More and more immigrants are seeking dual citizenship. In this case, the laws change in each country. Some allow multiple nationality and others ask to renounce the nationality of origin in order to receive a second passport.
As for United States of Americathe Nuevo Herald website explains it Until 1967, dual nationality was not allowed in that country. In any case, it is essential to know how to apply for or maintain this status and not automatically lose the citizenship of the country of origin.
Dual citizenship in the United States
Reasons for dual citizenship for Americans wishing to incorporate other passports are naturalization, marriage, descent, birth, or investment.
One fact the note cited points out is that after the pandemic the number of Americans applying for residency has increased either citizenship through investment programs in Europe such as the Golden Visa, offered by Spain and Portugal.
More options
But there are other dual citizenship options.
Here are some examples:
– Canada allows dual nationality with the United States.
– Cuba treats Cuban-born US citizens as Cubans and may be subject to a number of restrictions and obligations. To enter and leave Cuba, they must use the Cuban passport. And to leave and return to the United States, the American.
According to the aforementioned note, dual-national Cubans who left Cuba before January 1, 1971 can travel to Cuba with a U.S. passport but must apply for a HE-11 visa at the Cuban Embassy.
– As for Latin America, Argentina does not have a dual nationality agreement with that country. However, the option for Argentine citizenship does not in any case require the renunciation of US citizenship or that of another place of origin.
– Bolivia also allows dual citizenship. It is reserved only for those with criminal and police records, both inside and outside its territory.
– Meanwhile, Brazil, Colombia and Chile also allow dual nationality.
Source: Clarin
