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Best Citizenships Index (BCI) 2019
We have developed a Best Citizenships Index (BCI) for 2019 which answers which country has the best citizenship in the world. Our PBS scoring model that takes into account 18 key metrics and mathematically scores to rank a citizenship 190 countries. We normalized all data, and fed it into our model for scores and rankings. These important…
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Timeframes for Acquiring Citizenship by Marriage
Explore our comprehensive comparison of countries and their varying timelines and waiting times for acquiring citizenship by marriage.
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These 34 countries have compulsory military service
Conscription is the compulsory enlistment of citizens in a military service. We have compiled a list of 34 countries have compulsory military service for its citizens. The service duration can vary from country to country from days to years and also gender based. Quick Summary Summary of all countries that require mandatory military service. The…
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These countries offer citizenship on economic interest
These are some 40 countries that offer citizenship based on economic interest by discretionary naturalization through investment in Asia, Europe, Caribbean. Country Target Person Article in law Procedure Conditions Albania Person who has special financial assets or invests money in a country ALB 9(7) Naturalisation (discretionary) Person is someone whose acquisition of citizenship would…
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Naturalization time for citizenship in 177 countries
Naturalization is the legal act or process by which a non-citizen in a country may acquire citizenship or nationality of a foreign state. Naturalization can exist in several forms Discretionary Ordinary Exceptional Investment (only possible in CY, MT, AG, KN, MD, ME, LC, GD, DM, TK, VU) Afghanistan Person with a certain period of residence in…
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Portugal is the best retirement country in Europe
Portugal ranked as the best retirement country in Europe. Portugal took first spot in Europe and 7th place in overall rankings for retirement. Portugal took top scores among european countries for healthcare, finance, lifestyle and governance. Retaining 7th position in this year’s index, Portugal has a warm climate, friendly people and a relaxed pace…
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Most expensive passports in terms of passport fee
These are the most expensive passports in the world in terms of passport fee Syria and Cuba have the most expensive passports in the world taking top 2 places for the year 2019 costing a whopping $400. Turkish passport also expensive taking the third place Most Expensive Syria – $400 (new) $200 (renewals)…
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These countries offer Birthright citizenship
Jus soli or birthright citizenship is the right of anyone born in the territory of a state to nationality or citizenship. A restricted version of jus soli in which citizenship by birthplace is automatic only for the children of certain immigrants. The second generation refers to the U.S.-born children of foreign-born parents. Below is the…
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Honorary Citizenship and Passports
Honorary citizenship is a status bestowed by a country on a foreign or native individual whom considered to be especially admirable, exceptional, worthy of the distinction. Several countries such as Germany, United States, Canada, Australia, Belgium, Greece, Cambodia, Germany, Vanuatu, St Kitts and Nevis have awarded honorary citizenship to outstanding individuals. Since 60 years, United…
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New updates to Cyprus investment citizenship scheme
On 26 February 2019, the official government gazette of the Republic of Cyprus published the decision of the Council of Ministers, dated 13 February 2019, in which amendments to the Cyprus Investment Programme were approved — specifically with regard to acquiring Cypriot citizenship. The main changes, listed below, are coming into force on 15…
