Birthright Citizenship Granted in 32 Nations by Way of Birth Tourism
In today's interconnected world, the concept of citizenship is more complex than ever. For high-net-worth individuals seeking better opportunities, understanding the various citizenship options available can be crucial. This article provides an overview of birthright and investment-based citizenship, focusing on countries that offer unconditional citizenship to children born in their territory and countries with attractive citizenship-by-investment programs.
The United States and Canada are among the few developed nations that offer unconditional citizenship to children born in their territory. However, outside of these countries and Chile, none of these citizenships will allow your child to visit the United States visa-free. This fact highlights the importance of considering other citizenship options for global mobility.
One such option is birth tourism, which involves giving birth in a country that grants citizenship based on 'jus soli' (right of soil) and provides benefits to all children born there. Countries offering 'jus soli' include Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Fiji, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, United States, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
Some countries, such as Malta and Australia, have tightened up their laws regarding birthright citizenship, while others, like Belgium, have ended their policy of giving citizenship based on birthplace. However, other nations, including Dominica and St Kitts and Nevis, offer citizenship-by-investment programs that are well suited to families.
Brazil, for example, offers a one-year waiting period for parents to apply for naturalisation after their child gains immediate Brazilian citizenship, born on its territory. Similarly, Mainland Chinese parents often seek to give birth in Hong Kong to obtain the 'right of abode' for their children, granting them Chinese citizenship with special privileges to reside in Hong Kong.
Portugal is another country that offers birthright citizenship and is particularly advantageous due to its high-quality medical care and attractive citizenship-by-investment programs. Holders of passports from some countries on the list, such as Argentina, Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, St Kitts and Nevis, Uruguay, and Venezuela, enjoy visa-free travel to China and Russia. Some passports on the list also allow visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to the UK, Ireland, Malaysia, and Singapore.
For those seeking to leverage their wealth to 'go where they're treated best', services like those offered by Nomad Capitalist can be invaluable. Nomad Capitalist helps high-net-worth individuals navigate the complex world of tax, investment strategy, asset protection, and immigration, offering guidance on obtaining citizenship and enjoying low tax benefits in countries around the world.
To learn more about gaining citizenship, consider reading guides like "The Ultimate Guide to Citizenship by Investment", "The World's Easiest Citizenships and Passports for 2024", and "Why You Need a Second Passport... and How to Create One". With the right information and guidance, the world of citizenship can be opened up to a wealth of opportunities.
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