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Citizenship by Descent

Citizenship by Descent

Are you seeking out ways to get a second passport? There are different ways to apply for immigration and get a second nationality. But do you know about the easiest approach to securing a second passport? The easiest way to get a second passport is through Citizenship by Descent. If you are not familiar with the term then let me spell it out for you.

Citizenship by descent gives you easy access to a second passport if you successfully prove the traces of your bloodline residing in a particular country that you want to move in. Many countries around the globe follow the ideology of the ‘right of blood’ whereby they offer you citizenship if your blood relative has lived in that country as a resident. You need to prove your identity along with that of your ancestors with documentation like birth certificates, connection to the country, etc. CBD or Citizenship by descent applies if your parents, grandparents, or even great-grandparents have lived in the country you want to acquire the second nationality.

Why Citizenship by descent (CBD)?

Many reasons make CBD a great option to opt for. Some of the prominent reasons include:

  • It is the most cost-effective, and almost free, way to obtain a second passport.
  • You can enhance your tax optimization options by getting a second passport of the county with relaxed taxation laws.
  • You can renounce your citizenship for your homeland which threats your freedom with extreme taxation policies and live on your new passport.
  • Just like you get an opportunity to get an easy second citizenship, you will leave the same amazing option for future generations to come.

Is CBD the best way to acquire a second nationality?

You might be wondering if CBD is your best shot to apply for citizenship in any other country. Well, it can’t be answered with a straightforward question because it depends upon the tradeoff between your precious time and money.

The process of CBD consumes a lot of time. In some cases, it might take up to years to get all the documentation in place because it sometimes takes time to fetch ancestor details from records. But if you get citizenship through this procedure then you will have to pay only a minimal administrative fee for document processing. In simpler words, CBD is time-consuming but the cheapest available option.

But, you don’t always have time to wait. As there can be several reasons behind getting a second passport. Some reasons call for urgent action and in that case, CBD won’t be a great choice. In that scenario, you can apply for citizenship by investment. The citizenship process for investing applicants is quite quick and you would get your passport ready in no time (metaphorically! It will still take around half a year). But this process can be quite costly and pricey for you.

So, it’s solely your choice and need-based decision approach. If you have enough time then CBD is your best choice otherwise you will have to let this option go.

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