Cayman islands is a British overseas territory (BOT) with world class health care, and education, under British law and regulations. Cayman islands offer golden visa to HNW wealthy investors in the form of residence certificates. These residence certificate or permanent residence certificates issued to HNW investors and their families who can invest $1 million or more in Cayman real estate, according…
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 metrics include dual citizenship, naturalization…
Explore our comprehensive comparison of countries and their varying timelines and waiting times for acquiring citizenship by marriage.
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 datset has been compiled from…
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 be in special economic interest…
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 a country Naturalisation (discretionary) Person…
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 of life. English is widely…
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) Cuba – $300 (in Cuba)…
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 list of countries that offer…
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 States has awarded honorary citizenship…
