Category: Immigration & Citizenship

Foreign spouses married to Moroccan citizens can apply for Moroccan citizenship after five years of genuine marriage and cohabitation in Morocco, subject to legal, residency,

Egyptian citizenship by marriage is available under specific conditions, with foreign women married to Egyptian men having a clearer legal pathway than the reverse. The

Under Article 16 of Turkey’s Citizenship Law No. 5901, foreign spouses married to Turkish citizens for at least three years can apply for Turkish citizenship.

Marrying an Indian citizen allows a foreign spouse to eventually apply for Indian citizenship, provided they meet legal and residency requirements. The process involves a

Thailand citizenship by marriage is not granted automatically, but foreign spouses can qualify for long-term residency and eventual naturalization, with expedited paths available based on

The Malta MEIN Program was once a pathway to EU citizenship through investment, requiring a minimum contribution of €600,000 to €750,000 depending on residency duration.

Uzbekistan has joined the global race for investment migration with the launch of its own Golden Visa program in June 2025. This new initiative offers

Independent Means Visa Countries like France and Uruguay offer residency to financially self-sufficient individuals through special residence permits. Typically favored by retirees and remote earners,

Retirement visas are special long-term residency permits designed for foreigners who want to spend their retirement years in another country. Retirement visa countries, including Portugal

Philippines Citizenship by Marriage offers a potential path for foreigners who marry a Filipino citizen, but unlike in some countries, marriage alone does not grant

Japanese citizenship by marriage is not automatic — even if you marry a Japanese national, you must still go through a structured naturalization process overseen

Mexico citizenship by marriage allows foreign spouses of Mexican nationals to apply for naturalization after just two years of marriage and residency. This path is

Golden visas are residency or citizenship programs granted in exchange for qualifying investments, such as real estate, government bonds, business creation, or direct contributions. They

The Maldives, long recognized as a high-end tourism destination, will introduce its first formal residency-by-investment program. Announced in early July 2025, the Maldives investor visa

Vietnam does not currently offer citizenship or permanent residency through investment alone. Yet, it does have a proposed Golden Visa program, offering 5- to 10-year

The São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship by Investment Program offers a fast and affordable path to a second passport starting at $90,000 for a single

Marriage to a Canadian citizen does not automatically grant nationality, but it provides a clear pathway to permanent residency and eventual citizenship. Canadian citizenship by

US citizenship by marriage allows foreign spouses of American citizens to apply for naturalization after just three years of permanent residency, instead of the usual

Marriage to a German citizen does not grant automatic nationality, but it creates a faster route to permanent residency and, eventually, citizenship. Under the 2025

Foreign spouses of Italian citizens can apply for Italian citizenship by marriage after two years of marriage if living in Italy, or three years if

Portugal allows foreign spouses of Portuguese citizens to apply for nationality after three years of marriage or partnership, with proof of connection to the Portuguese