Author: Best Citizenships

  • These 34 countries have compulsory military service

    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…

  • These countries offer citizenship on economic interest

    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…

  • Naturalization time for citizenship in 177 countries

    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…

  • Portugal is the best retirement country in Europe

    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…

  • Most expensive passports in terms of passport fee

    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)…

  • These countries offer Birthright citizenship

    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…

  • Honorary Citizenship and Passports

    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…

  • New updates to Cyprus investment citizenship scheme

    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…

  • UK opens startup and innovator visa routes

    UK opens startup and innovator visa routes

    UK has opened startup and innovative visa routes for applications for non-EU nationals outside EEA effective from March 29, 2019. The existing Entrepreneur (tier1) visa category has been removed and replaced with the startup and innovative visa categories.   As a part of new changes, the £200,000 entrepreneur requirement reduced to £50,000 for innovative visa category…

  • Corporate citizenship by investment to become a new billion dollar industry

    Corporate citizenship by investment to become a new billion dollar industry

    The Corporate Citizenship by investment (CCBI)  is a new concept for business investors, only became popular after late 2010.   The whole idea is applying investment model  to acquire a citizenship through corporate investment. The investment must create jobs, sustainable development and economic growth in the country.   Corporate citizenship is not citizenship by investment…