April 24, 2017 – What is dual citizenship? When a person
is considered a citizen of two countries, they are said to have
dual citizenship.
This can be achieved in several ways, through birth, marriage,
naturalisation, and increasingly by investment immigration. There
is no set rule on how to get dual citizenship.
The rights of a holder of dual nationality depends on the laws
of the host country. Many have restrictions on who can run for
public office.
Some countries do not allow dual citizenship, meaning anyone
granted citizenship of a second country automatically loses their
original citizenship.
How to apply for dual citizenship depends on the country in
question. In most cases, a country will require a period of
permanent residence first, including proof of taxes paid and
physical presence over a stated period. These citizenship
requirements can vary depending on the country in question.
