Dual Nationality Allowed and Restricted Countries for 2023

Each country has its own nationality laws and there are many ways to apply for nationality in a country, either by birth, marriage, descent, naturalisation or marriage. Some countries like Austria, Cyprus, St.Kitts even grant citizenship by monetary investment in their country.  Dual nationality has been in much of the debate over the years. Much of the developed countries such as US, UK, Australia, Switzerland have no restrictions on holding dual nationality, whereas countries such as Singapore, Austria, India, Saudi Arabia do not “recognize” or “restrict” dual citizenships, leading to automatic loss of citizenship upon acquiring other. Some countries such as Austria, Spain may still grant dual citizenships upon certain special conditions under exceptional cases like celebrities..

We have compiled the list through our extensive research of dual citizenship information in various countries. Please keep in mind that countries amend nationality laws from time to time and is subjected to change:

 Allowed

Acceptance of dual nationality is observed in these countries.

Restricted

The Limitations for dual nationality (citizenship) is observed in these countries.

Pakistan:

Pakistan allows dual citizenship only with the below countries

1. United Kingdom
2. Italy
3. France
4. Belgium
5. Iceland
6. Australia
7. New Zealand
8. Sweden
9. United States
10.  Ireland
11.  Netherlands
12.  Switzerland
13.  Canada
14.  Egypt
15.  Jordan
16.  Syria

Spain

Allows dual citizenship with some Latin-American countries Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay, Andorra, Portugal, the Philippines and Equatorial Guinea.

Disclaimer: The above information may change from time to time. Please check with concerned embassy with issue of dual citizenship