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How to get Japanese citizenship for foreigners?

How to get Japanese citizenship for foreigners?

Japan is one of the difficult countries in the world for foreigners because of strict immigration policies and a low acceptance rate for foreign citizens seeking permanent residency or citizenship. Foreigners can acquire japanese citizenship by marriage or naturalization. It is important to understand that Japan recognizes only one citizenship. The Japanese Nationality Act (Law No. 147 of 1950) defines…

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Spain allows dual citizenship with 25 countries

Spain allows dual citizenship with 25 countries

Spain allows conditional dual citizenship only with 25 treaty countries which have bilateral agreement permitting dual citizenship. The rules apply differently for spanish nationals born in Spain and foreigners who naturalize for citizenship. Exception is granted for Sephardic jews who apply for spanish nationality who can keep their existing nationality. Children with double citizenship, who are born outside of spain…

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Which CBI Accepts Same Sex Marriage?

Which CBI Accepts Same Sex Marriage?

Malta is the only country that accepts same sex married couples for Citizenship by investment (CBI). No other CBI program accept this sort of marriage. Caribbean countries do not accept same sex applications for CBI. Turkey also prohibit same sex marriage. Gay marriage and LGBT in Malta has been legal since 1 September 2017, following the passage of legislation in…

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Do Indians require a Visa for St.Kitts?

Do Indians require a Visa for St.Kitts?

Indian passport holders do not require visa to St.Kitts & Nevis for short stays upto 3 months. The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has removed visa requirements for all Indian nationals and all passport holders (ordinary, diplomatic, service and official). Indians who have ordinary passports, can stay/visit in St.Kitts without visa for upto 3 months (90 days) for the…

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15 Myths about CBI Programs

15 Myths about CBI Programs

Lots of misinformation there with citizenship by investment programs which are simply not true. We have compiled answers to all the myths which are frequently asked by our clients.  Myth 1: The donation option is a refundable investment?.   Not true: The donation may be the cheapest and fasted path for CBI, it is a non-refundable contribution paid to government…

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Slovenia Economic Citizenship by Investment

Slovenia Economic Citizenship by Investment

Slovenia offers a special path to acquire economic citizenship for investment through a fast track process of extraordinary naturalisation, which allows a person to acquire Slovenian citizenship where this is in the national interest in a particular area of social life under the following categories Academic Scientific, Economic, Cultural, National or similar ground. Slovenia is the most beautiful country in…

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