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Why you need alternative citizenship |
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Citizenship-by-Investment / Economic Citizenship |
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Important points to consider |
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Dual citizenship |
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Overview of selected countries |
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International Visa Restrictions |
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Henley & Partners are recognised as the world's leading specialists for exclusive private residence solutions. We have also built an international reputation for citizenship law of selected countries, comparative citizenship law and the acquisition of alternative citizenship. We advise on all legal possibilities and programmes currently available to acquire an alternative citizenship and to legally obtain a second passport. We give unbiased information and advice on the advantages and disadvantages of the available options. Individual clients as well as other law and consulting firms worldwide rely on us for specialised advice and assistance in this delicate area where our expertise and experience are second to none.
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Alternative Citizenship and a Second Passport - Freedom to Travel and to do Business, and Security for Life. |
Citizenship and Passports
Citizenship is the relationship between an individual and a sovereign State, defined by the law of that State and with corresponding duties and rights. A passport is a personal identification and travel document for international use issued by a sovereign State. Generally, only passports which are issued based on a person's citizenship are of any interest and use. Only through the acquisition of full citizenship can you legally acquire the right to a passport. Non-citizen passports and other passports issued to Non-citizen passports and other passports issued to non-citizens are most of the time illegal and/or useless, with certain exceptions such as the Panamanian non-citizens passport issued to persons holding a retiree residence permit in Panama, or diplomatic passports issued to non-citizens, UN and refugee passports and certain other travel documents issued by international organisations or individual States. Diplomatic passports are only legal and useful if issued by the competent authorities within the issuing State or international organisation and if the holder is properly accredited in the receiving State.
Acquiring Alternative Citizenship
There are many possibilities to acquire a second citizenship and a second passport. Principal grounds for acquiring citizenship are birth within a certain territory, descent from a citizen parent, marriage to a citizen, and naturalisation. Special grounds include religion (for example in Israel) and ancestry (for example in Ireland, Germany, Spain or Greece). The conditions under which the privilege of naturalisation is granted vary from State to State. Usually a certain period of residence is essential, besides character and other requirements. While residence is granted to investors and wealthy individuals in most countries, there are only a few countries which will grant citizenship for economic considerations and without residence requirements. Economic Citizenship Programmes offer you the opportunity to acquire a new nationality quickly and simply, without major disruptions to your life.
Henley & Partners have the expertise to offer you the best options with a sound legal basis. We are also constantly informed of the many illegal "programmes" frequently on offer. We have our own offices in all key jurisdictions and constantly monitor the worldwide situation.
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Every day, individual clients as well as other law and consulting firms worldwide rely on us for professional advice on citizenship law of selected countries, comparative citizenship law, the acquisition of alternative citizenship, and more. Let the combined expertise and global reach of our consultants and associates work for you. For further information or to arrange a private consultation contact us today.