Dual Citizenship

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About dual citizenship

What is dual citizenship?

Dual citizenship, or multiple citizenship, is when a single person is legally recognized as a citizen of two or more countries at the same time.Not all countries allow their citizens to hold dual citizenship.

Saint Kitts and Nevis dual citizenship
Saint Kitts and Nevis dual citizenship
Saint Kitts and Nevis dual citizenship

Benefits of dual citizenship

Security

A second passport from a stable country can be a lifesaver during political, economic, or social turmoil in one's home country.

Global Mobility

Many passports limit visa-free travel, requiring visas for international trips. A second passport can enhance global mobility for citizens from such countries.

Business

Dual citizenship allows individuals to pursue business opportunities in the host country and travel more freely abroad.

Tax Optimization

Dual citizenship can benefit tax optimization, as some countries tax only local income and exempt capital gains, allowing for more efficient wealth management.

Benefits of dual citizenship

Security

A second passport from a stable country can be a lifesaver during political, economic, or social turmoil in one's home country.

Global Mobility

Many passports limit visa-free travel, requiring visas for international trips. A second passport can enhance global mobility for citizens from such countries.

Business

Dual citizenship allows individuals to pursue business opportunities in the host country and travel more freely abroad.

Tax Optimization

Dual citizenship can benefit tax optimization, as some countries tax only local income and exempt capital gains, allowing for more efficient wealth management.

Benefits of dual citizenship

Security

A second passport from a stable country can be a lifesaver during political, economic, or social turmoil in one's home country.

Global Mobility

Many passports limit visa-free travel, requiring visas for international trips. A second passport can enhance global mobility for citizens from such countries.

Business

Dual citizenship allows individuals to pursue business opportunities in the host country and travel more freely abroad.

Tax Optimization

Dual citizenship can benefit tax optimization, as some countries tax only local income and exempt capital gains, allowing for more efficient wealth management.

How to get dual citizenship

By naturalization

Most countries have citizenship by naturalization laws that allow you to become a citizen after spending enough time living there.

By marriage

Some countries offer a fast-track route to naturalization to individuals who marry their citizens.

By birth

Countries with "jus solis" citizenship law grant citizenship to those born in their land – no matter the nationality of their parents.

By investment

Economic citizenship programs allow people to quickly acquire new citizenship by making a significant contribution to the host country.

How to get dual citizenship

By naturalization

Most countries have citizenship by naturalization laws that allow you to become a citizen after spending enough time living there.

By marriage

Some countries offer a fast-track route to naturalization to individuals who marry their citizens.

By birth

Countries with "jus solis" citizenship law grant citizenship to those born in their land – no matter the nationality of their parents.

By investment

Economic citizenship programs allow people to quickly acquire new citizenship by making a significant contribution to the host country.

How to get dual citizenship

By naturalization

Most countries have citizenship by naturalization laws that allow you to become a citizen after spending enough time living there.

By marriage

Some countries offer a fast-track route to naturalization to individuals who marry their citizens.

By birth

Countries with "jus solis" citizenship law grant citizenship to those born in their land – no matter the nationality of their parents.

By investment

Economic citizenship programs allow people to quickly acquire new citizenship by making a significant contribution to the host country.

Which countries allow dual citizenship?

Country

Conditions and exceptions

Dual citizenship

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Antigua and Barbuda

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Yes

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Vanuatu

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Yes

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Saint Kitts & Nevis

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Spain

Spain only recognizes dual citizenship with Iberian countries, Spanish-American countries, the Philippines, and France.

However, if you're a Spanish national by birth, you can never be deprived of Spanish citizenship (although you can lose it if you renounce it and decide to lose it voluntarily).

Yes

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Which countries allow dual citizenship?

Country

Conditions and exceptions

Dual citizenship

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Antigua and Barbuda

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Yes

🇦🇬

Vanuatu

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Yes

🇻🇺

Saint Kitts & Nevis

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Yes

🇰🇳

Spain

Spain only recognizes dual citizenship with Iberian countries, Spanish-American countries, the Philippines, and France.

However, if you're a Spanish national by birth, you can never be deprived of Spanish citizenship (although you can lose it if you renounce it and decide to lose it voluntarily).

Yes

🇪🇸

Which countries allow dual citizenship?

Country

Conditions and exceptions

Dual citizenship

Flag

Antigua and Barbuda

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Yes

🇦🇬

Vanuatu

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Yes

🇻🇺

Saint Kitts & Nevis

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Yes

🇰🇳

Spain

Spain only recognizes dual citizenship with Iberian countries, Spanish-American countries, the Philippines, and France.

However, if you're a Spanish national by birth, you can never be deprived of Spanish citizenship (although you can lose it if you renounce it and decide to lose it voluntarily).

Yes

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Frequently asked questions

Questions? Answers.

What are the downsides of dual citizenship?

What are the downsides of dual citizenship?

What are the downsides of dual citizenship?

Which Passport Should Dual Citizens Use?

Which Passport Should Dual Citizens Use?

Which Passport Should Dual Citizens Use?

How does dual citizenship affect taxes?

How does dual citizenship affect taxes?

How does dual citizenship affect taxes?

How do I pass on dual citizenship to my children?

How do I pass on dual citizenship to my children?

How do I pass on dual citizenship to my children?

How does one renounce dual citizenship?

How does one renounce dual citizenship?

How does one renounce dual citizenship?

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Join the future of citizenship.

Apply to become a citizen in your next homeland.

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CHE-385.997.597


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6300 Zug, Switzerland

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Saint Kitts and Nevis

Join the future of citizenship.

Apply to become a citizen in your next homeland.

The Network State Company AG
CHE-385.997.597


Bahnhofstrasse 20
6300 Zug, Switzerland

CitizenX is a technology service providing legal information and access to self-service tools. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. If you have unique considerations, please talk with a lawyer in your jurisdiction before proceeding.

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Join the future of citizenship.

Apply to become a citizen in your next homeland.

The Network State Company AG
CHE-385.997.597


Bahnhofstrasse 20
6300 Zug, Switzerland

CitizenX is a technology service providing legal information and access to self-service tools. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. If you have unique considerations, please talk with a lawyer in your jurisdiction before proceeding.