By law, any Russian citizen has the right to acquire a second citizenship, in contrast to many other countries such as the CIS countries, where the acquisition of the citizenship of a country require a renunciation of their own homeland.Russians can get dual citizenship, without fear of being discriminated against in their rights in their own country.Let's see what it will take to get a passport the most famous countries in the world?
First of all, it should be understood that the dual citizenship and second citizenship - a few different concepts.For example, in our country is not prohibited neither that nor another.However, a formal agreement on dual citizenship Russia signed only with Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.This means that even if you obtain a passport of another country for all the requirements, in Russia it will be invalid.
How to get dual citizenship in Canada?
to obtain citizenship of that country, you must live there for at least three years.When applying for a passport in Canada you will be required to prove that you have lived in the country all the time.A Canadian passport is very useful when moving around the world.Since it does not require visas to visit Europe and the United States.Canada recognizes dual citizenship.
How to get the US citizenship?
To gain US citizenship may be the one who was born in America.Everyone else will need to issue a permanent residence permit.However, for many people in the country that is enough.Temporary documents for a residence permit shall be issued for a term of two years, all the time - for 10 years.To obtain a US passport is required recitation of the oath of allegiance.As a result, for US citizenship, you will spend at least 7 years.Of course, a passport of this country - it is a unique opportunity to travel around the world.But we should not forget about the reverse side of the coin.From you need to pay tax evasion in a country which is a penal offenses.Rejection of US citizenship will not relieve you from these requirements.After giving up the citizenship of you will require another five years to pay taxes on all your income.
possible to have dual citizenship in Germany?
The answer is no - no.The country has a strict ban on obtaining a second passport.If a passport is required in Germany renunciation of citizenship of other countries.However, a residence permit in another place is not prohibited.For applying for German citizenship have to live in the country for at least seven years and prove to the competent authorities, you do not have the passport of any other country.
So get dual citizenship is in fact not so easy.Moreover, it will take a long time to live in the country selected to prove their firm intention, but for Russians, this procedure is complicated by the lack of legislation regulating this issue.Get full dual citizenship really only two countries: Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.Citizenship of any other country would be one-sided, since Russia is not officially recognized.
