Dual citizenship is widely popular among foreigners all over the world. Currently, 49% of countries recognize bipatrides. Find out what kind of countries they are, as well as citizens of which countries do not have the right to apply for dual citizenship at all
Investors, expats and entrepreneurs are increasingly thinking about obtaining a second passport, because additional citizenship has many advantages: tax benefits, simplified conditions for obtaining a visa, moving to a country with better social conditions, a stable political system, etc.
49% of countries in the world allow dual citizenship, including the USA, the Caribbean, Turkey, etc. However, many governments do not recognize second passports for their residents. That is why, before choosing a country to obtain a second passport, it is worth checking whether your country of origin allows it.
We have compiled a list of states that recognize and prohibit dual citizenship and current features in this article.
What is dual citizenship?
Dual citizenship is when a person has passports of two countries and both states officially recognize the rights and obligations of a person in each of them.
Expats with dual citizenship can choose which country to serve in the military, and their children are entitled to two passports at birth.
The legislation of some countries, such as Portugal or Italy, is more lenient and allows dual citizenship, while some states, such as Austria, prohibit dual citizenship for their residents.
Advantages and disadvantages of dual citizenship
A person with dual citizenship receives rights in both states, but it is impossible to use them at the same time. It is allowed to use the benefits exclusively in the country of residence.
The advantages include the opportunity to live and travel to countries without a visa, simplified conditions for doing business, the opportunity to receive diplomatic assistance from the representative offices of both countries while staying in a third country, access to the best healthcare system, and prospects for expat children.
Among the disadvantages are the complicated registration process, the payment of taxes in both countries at the same time, and the need to undergo military service in two states.
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