According to the law, any citizen of Russia has the right to acquire a second citizenship, unlike many other countries, for example, CIS countries, where when they accept the citizenship of another country they will require renouncing their own homeland. Russians can obtain dual citizenship without fear of being infringed on their rights in their own country. Let's see what it takes to get a passport of the most famous countries in the world?
First of all, it should be understood that dual citizenship and second citizenship are slightly different concepts. For example, neither one nor the other is prohibited in our country. However, Russia signed an official agreement on dual citizenship only with Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. This means that even if you issue a passport of another country according to all requirements, in Russia it will be invalid.
How to get dual Canadian citizenship?
To obtain citizenship of a given country, you must live there for at least three years. When applying for a Canadian passport , you will need to prove that you have lived in the country all this time. A Canadian passport is very convenient when traveling around the world. With it, you do not need to apply for visas to visit the countries of Europe and the USA. Canada recognizes dual citizenship.
How to get US citizenship?To acquire US citizenship can someone who was born in America. All others will need to apply for a permanent residence permit. However, for many residents of the country this is quite enough. Temporary residence permit documents are issued for a period of two years, permanent - for 10 years. Obtaining an oath of allegiance will be required to obtain an American passport . As a result, you will spend at least 7 years on obtaining US citizenship. Of course, the passport of this country is a unique opportunity to travel around the world. However, one should not forget about the reverse side of the coin. You will be required to pay taxes, evasion of which in this country is a criminal offense. Waiver of US citizenship does not save you from these requirements. After renouncing citizenship, you will be required to pay taxes on all your income for another five years.
Is it possible to have dual citizenship in Germany?
The answer is no. The country has a strict ban on obtaining a second passport. Upon receipt of a German passport , renunciation of citizenship of other countries is necessary. However, a residence permit in another place is not prohibited. To apply for German citizenship, you must live in the country for at least seven years and prove to the competent authorities that you do not have a passport in any other country.
So, obtaining dual citizenship is actually not so simple. Not only will it take a long time to live in the chosen country to prove their firm intentions, but for Russians this procedure is complicated by the lack of legislation governing this problem. Obtaining full dual citizenship is realistic only with two countries: Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. Citizenship of any other country will be unilateral, as Russia will not be officially recognized.