Dear MEL Topic Readers,
‘Grab what you can:’ The global rush for second passports
Recently, an internationally recognized American actor was granted his
second citizenship by France, where he and his family had lived for the last few
years. As the world has become more volatile, unsafe, or extreme, more people
are now seeking second citizenships for various reasons. Some people just want to
relocate to another country, and others are forced to move out of their homeland.
Also, there are people who want another passport for insurance, or who try to
evade military conscription or heavy taxes. In fact, there has been a surge in demand
for second citizenship among very wealthy Americans and Brits. However, citizenship
can be granted for limited conditions, such as family descent, naturalization
after years of residence, or substantial investment in the country. In the
meantime, countries like China, India, and Japan do not recognize dual citizenship,
and European countries have discouraged or tightened it.
Read the article and think about whether you want to apply for another
citizenship.
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