{"id":229087,"date":"2025-05-07T16:27:29","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T16:27:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/business\/insurance\/dual-citizenship-which-countries-how-to-get-it-more\/"},"modified":"2025-05-07T16:27:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T16:27:29","slug":"dual-citizenship-which-countries-how-to-get-it-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=229087","title":{"rendered":"Dual Citizenship: Which Countries, How To Get It &#038; More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Dual citizenship is, as the name suggests, when you are considered a full citizen of two (or more) countries.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to know that while there are many benefits to dual citizenship, there are also a number of challenges you might face. In this guide, we\u2019ll run through some of the most common questions people ask about dual citizenship \u2013 including how it might affect your entitlement to healthcare and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.william-russell.com\/international-health-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">health insurance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<section class=\"b--table-of-contents text-dark bg-light  \" data-scroll-section=\"\">\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"b--cover-image my-sm-vw  text-dark bg-light  \" data-scroll-section=\"\">\n<div class=\"container container-large\">\n<div class=\"ratio ratio-21x9 background-lazyloaded\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"embed-responsive-item stretch-image lazyload\" alt=\"A father with his son on his shoulders, having their photo taken in front of some London landmarks\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.william-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Father-and-son-in-London-William-Russell.webp\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/590;\"\/>      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Everything you need to know about duel citizenship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Obtaining dual citizenship can be tricky. You can only become a dual citizen of <span style=\"background-color: #d3eae3;\">two countries that both agree to allow you to do this<\/span>. <\/p>\n<p>However, it\u2019s more common than you might think in an increasingly globalised world \u2013 for instance, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ons.gov.uk\/peoplepopulationandcommunity\/populationandmigration\/internationalmigration\/articles\/dualcitizenslivinginenglandandwales\/census2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">1,236,000 people in the UK<\/a> hold dual citizenship (around <strong>2%<\/strong> of the country, or <strong>1 in 50 people<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re an expat who has been living and working abroad for a while, you may be thinking about applying for dual citizenship. Likewise, you may be thinking about dual citizenship if you\u2019re <strong>marrying a foreign citizen<\/strong>, if you\u2019ve <strong>had a child abroad<\/strong>, or if you\u2019re <strong>purchasing property<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<section class=\"b--text-with-icon my-sm-vw text-dark bg-light \" data-scroll-section=\"\">\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dualcitizenship\"><strong><strong>What is dual citizenship and how does it work?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Dual citizenship,<\/strong> also known as <strong>multiple citizenship<\/strong>,<strong> dual nationality<\/strong> or <strong>second citizenship<\/strong>, is when a person holds the legal status of \u2018citizen\u2019 in two or more countries. This means the person is:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Considered a <strong>full citizen<\/strong> under the laws of those countries<\/li>\n<li>Entitled to all the rights of a citizen in all countries, including the right to hold a <strong>passport,<\/strong> the right to <strong>work,<\/strong> to <strong>own property,<\/strong> to <strong>vote<\/strong> and the right to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.william-russell.com\/blog\/local-embassy-expats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">consular support<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Also potentially subject to the obligations of citizenship in those countries, including the obligation to <strong>pay taxes<\/strong> or to take part in <strong>national service<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dual citizenship has a long and complicated history. The <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bancroft_Treaties\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Bancroft Treaties<\/a> signed by the United States and European countries between 1868 to 1937 made it law that <span style=\"background-color: #d3eae3;\">a citizen of one country who settles in another must give up their previous citizenship<\/span>, so by the mid-20th century it was extremely rare to find countries that allowed dual citizenship.<\/p>\n<p>However, as global travel became easier and as legal challenges against citizenship laws started to mount up, many countries warmed to the concept. In 1948, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/1981\/61\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">British Nationality Act<\/a> permitted dual citizenship in the UK, followed by the <a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-29\/page-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Canadian Citizenship Act<\/a> of 1976. <\/p>\n<section class=\"s-newsletter js-newsletter my-sm-vw text-dark bg-light  \" data-scroll-section=\"\">\n<div class=\"container container-small\">\n<div class=\"newsletter__content\">\n<h5 class=\"newsletter__content--title\"><span style=\"color:#1d252d\">Want more expat content?<\/span><br \/>Subscribe to our fortnightly newsletter!<\/h5>\n<h6 class=\"newsletter__content--subtitle\"\/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Multiple_citizenship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Bancroft Treaties collapsed<\/a> throughout the 1990s, which made it possible for European countries and the US to follow suit. Even today, countries are still updating their citizenship laws to allow dual citizenship \u2013 for instance, Germany only started <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmi.bund.de\/SharedDocs\/kurzmeldungen\/EN\/2024\/06\/mod-staatsangehoerigkeitsrecht.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">allowing dual citizenship in June 2024<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>That said, <strong>not every country allows dual citizenship<\/strong>, and in order to become a dual citizen both countries must allow dual citizenship under their own laws. Around <strong>49%<\/strong> of countries in the world <a href=\"#countries\">allow dual citizenship<\/a>. However, there may be certain restrictions and barriers, even within those countries.<\/p>\n<section class=\"b--callout-text my-sm-vw text-dark bg-light  \" data-scroll-section=\"\">\n<div class=\"container container-small\">\n<div class=\"l__wrapper p-3 p-md-5\">\n<div class=\"default-content\">\n<h3>What are the benefits of dual citizenship?<\/h3>\n<p>Dual citizenship sounds great on paper, as it gives you <span style=\"background-color: #d3eae3;\">the right to live and work in multiple countries<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>The main <strong>advantages<\/strong> of dual citizenship are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Visa-free travel<\/strong> to the countries you are a citizen of, and the right to live and work in those countries. This is particularly advantageous if one of your citizenships is of a European Union country, as it gives you the further right to live and work visa-free in 27 countries<\/li>\n<li>The right to access <strong>consular support<\/strong> anywhere in the world. This can be advantageous if one of your countries of citizenship does not offer embassy support<\/li>\n<li>The ability to <strong>pass your citizenship on to your family<\/strong>, either automatically or through sponsorship<\/li>\n<li>The right to <strong>access healthcare and other state-funded services<\/strong> in your countries of citizenship<\/li>\n<li>Certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.william-russell.com\/blog\/taxes-for-expats-what-you-should-know-when-moving-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tax benefits<\/a>, especially if you become a dual citizen of a country that offers a lower tax rate than your home country<\/li>\n<li>The ability to<strong> invest freely<\/strong> in a country other than the one you ordinarily live in<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, there are also some <strong>disadvantages<\/strong> of citizenship. These may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Additional taxation<\/strong>, for instance citizens of the United States must pay taxes even if they live outside the US<\/li>\n<li>Some countries<strong> forbid dual citizens from serving<\/strong> in the military, or from taking up public positions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Added complications<\/strong> \u2013 showing up at a national border with two passports may create more problems than it solves<\/li>\n<li>Dual citizenship may also affect your ability to take out <strong>international health insurance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Rules and eligibility criteria for dual citizenship can vary significantly between countries. It\u2019s important to <strong>do your research<\/strong> and always <strong>check the specific laws and requirements<\/strong> of both your current nationality and the country where you\u2019re seeking citizenship.<\/p>\n<section class=\"b--text-with-icon my-sm-vw text-dark bg-light \" data-scroll-section=\"\">\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"countries\">Which countries allow dual citizenship?<\/h2>\n<p>Many countries allow dual citizenship, although some countries impose restrictions on who can obtain citizenship and which countries they can combine citizenship with.<\/p>\n<p>The following list contains the <strong>71 countries<\/strong> that recognise and allow full, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dualcitizenshipreport.org\/dual-citizenship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">unrestricted dual citizenship<\/a> with all other countries <strong>in most cases<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<section class=\"b--columned-content my-sm-vw text-dark bg-light \">\n<div class=\"container container-small\">\n<div class=\"row g-medium\">\n<div class=\"teaser__item col-md-3 columned-content__column\">\n<div class=\"teaser__content\">\n<div class=\"columned-content__body default-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Albania<\/li>\n<li>Angola<\/li>\n<li>Armenia<\/li>\n<li>Australia<\/li>\n<li>Belarus<\/li>\n<li>Belgium<\/li>\n<li>Bolivia<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.william-russell.com\/blog\/moving-to-brazil-as-an-expat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brazil<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Burundi<\/li>\n<li>Cabo Verde<\/li>\n<li>Canada<\/li>\n<li>Cambodia<\/li>\n<li>Chile<\/li>\n<li>Comoros<\/li>\n<li>Cyprus<\/li>\n<li>Czechia<\/li>\n<li>Denmark<\/li>\n<li>Djibouti<\/li>\n<li>Dominica<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"teaser__item col-md-3 columned-content__column\">\n<div class=\"teaser__content\">\n<div class=\"columned-content__body default-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Ecuador<\/li>\n<li>Egypt<\/li>\n<li>Fiji<\/li>\n<li>Finland<\/li>\n<li>France<\/li>\n<li>Gabon<\/li>\n<li>Germany<\/li>\n<li>Ghana<\/li>\n<li>Greece<\/li>\n<li>Hungary<\/li>\n<li>Iceland<\/li>\n<li>Iraq<\/li>\n<li>Ireland<\/li>\n<li>Israel<\/li>\n<li>Italy<\/li>\n<li>Jamaica<\/li>\n<li>Kosovo<\/li>\n<li>Lebanon<\/li>\n<li>Luxembourg<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"teaser__item col-md-3 columned-content__column\">\n<div class=\"teaser__content\">\n<div class=\"columned-content__body default-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Mali<\/li>\n<li>Malta<\/li>\n<li>Morocco<\/li>\n<li>Mozambique<\/li>\n<li>New Zealand<\/li>\n<li>North Macedonia<\/li>\n<li>Norway<\/li>\n<li>Peru<\/li>\n<li>Poland<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.william-russell.com\/blog\/expat-guide-moving-living-portugal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Portugal<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Romania<\/li>\n<li>Rwanda<\/li>\n<li>Saint Kitts and Nevis<\/li>\n<li>Saint Lucia<\/li>\n<li>Serbia<\/li>\n<li>Sierra Leone<\/li>\n<li>Slovenia<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"teaser__item col-md-3 columned-content__column\">\n<div class=\"teaser__content\">\n<div class=\"columned-content__body default-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.william-russell.com\/blog\/expat-guide-moving-living-south-africa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Africa<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Sudan*<\/li>\n<li>Sweden<\/li>\n<li>Switzerland<\/li>\n<li>Syria<\/li>\n<li>Tonga<\/li>\n<li>Trinidad and Tobago<\/li>\n<li>Tunisia<\/li>\n<li>T\u00fcrkiye<\/li>\n<li>United Kingdom<\/li>\n<li>United States<\/li>\n<li>Uganda<\/li>\n<li>Uruguay<\/li>\n<li>Vanuatu<\/li>\n<li>Venezuela<\/li>\n<li>Zimbabwe<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>*Except with South Sudan<\/p>\n<section class=\"b--text-with-icon my-sm-vw text-dark bg-light \" data-scroll-section=\"\">\n<\/section>\n<style><![CDATA[\n    .accordion-button::before,\n    .accordion-button::after {\n      background-color: #17634f;\n    }\n  ]]><\/style>\n<section class=\"b--accordion my-sm-vw text-dark bg-light \" data-scroll-section=\"\">\n<div class=\"container container-small mx-auto text-center mb-sm-vw\">\n<div class=\"default-content \">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Countries that allow dual citizenship with restrictions<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">These countries allow dual citizenship, but with certain restrictions:<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"container container-small\">\n<div class=\"l__wrapper \">\n<div id=\"accordion-433829197\" class=\"accordion\">\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<p><h3 class=\"accordion-button collapsed pe-3\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-433829197-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#collapse-433829197-0\">\n                    Argentina                  <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"collapse-433829197-0\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-433829197-0\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-433829197\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"default-content\">\n<p>Argentina permits and recognises dual citizenship, but only <a href=\"https:\/\/immigrantinvest.com\/blog\/argentina-citizenship-en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">with certain other countries<\/a>. These include Spain, Italy, Norway, Sweden and some Latin American countries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<p><h3 class=\"accordion-button collapsed pe-3\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-433829197-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#collapse-433829197-1\">\n                    Bulgaria                  <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"collapse-433829197-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-433829197-1\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-433829197\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"default-content\">\n<p>Bulgaria allows dual citizenship, however only for certain people. This includes those born in Bulgaria, those able to prove they are ethnically Bulgarian by descent, citizens of other EU countries, and spouses of Bulgarian citizens, plus those who had previously renounced their Bulgarian citizenship.<\/p>\n<p>Naturalised citizens who do not meet one of these criteria will need to renounce their original citizenship.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<p><h3 class=\"accordion-button collapsed pe-3\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-433829197-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#collapse-433829197-2\">\n                    Croatia                  <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"collapse-433829197-2\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-433829197-2\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-433829197\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"default-content\">\n<p>Croatia allows dual citizenship, however only ethnic Croatians (those Croatian by birth or descent) can hold Croatian citizenship.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<p><h3 class=\"accordion-button collapsed pe-3\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-433829197-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#collapse-433829197-3\">\n                    The Gambia                  <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"collapse-433829197-3\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-433829197-3\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-433829197\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"default-content\">\n<p>The Gambia allows dual citizenship, however this only applies to Gambians born in the country. Naturalised citizens are not allowed to retain another nationality.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<p><h3 class=\"accordion-button collapsed pe-3\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-433829197-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#collapse-433829197-4\">\n                    Kenya                  <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"collapse-433829197-4\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-433829197-4\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-433829197\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"default-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.william-russell.com\/blog\/expat-guide-moving-living-kenya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenya<\/a> recognises dual citizenship, but with certain restrictions. Kenyan citizens by birth, which includes anyone born to a Kenyan parent even outside of Kenya, can become a dual citizen. However, naturalised citizens cannot.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<p><h3 class=\"accordion-button collapsed pe-3\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-433829197-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#collapse-433829197-5\">\n                    Latvia                  <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"collapse-433829197-5\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-433829197-5\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-433829197\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"default-content\">\n<p>Dual citizenship is not prohibited under Latvian law. All native-born Latvians can hold dual citizenship. However, other Latvian citizens may only hold dual citizenship with certain other countries.<\/p>\n<p>These include all EU and EFTA member states, NATO member states, Australia, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.william-russell.com\/blog\/moving-to-brazil-as-an-expat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brazil<\/a>, New Zealand and any other country Latvia has a dual citizenship agreement with.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<p><h3 class=\"accordion-button collapsed pe-3\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-433829197-6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#collapse-433829197-6\">\n                    Liechtenstein                  <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"collapse-433829197-6\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-433829197-6\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-433829197\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"default-content\">\n<p>Liechtenstein allows its citizens to become dual citizens of another country, but this does not work the other way round, i.e. non-native and naturalised Liechtensteiners cannot continue to hold their original citizenship while also being citizens of Liechtenstein.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<p><h3 class=\"accordion-button collapsed pe-3\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-433829197-7\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#collapse-433829197-7\">\n                    Maldives                  <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"collapse-433829197-7\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-433829197-7\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-433829197\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"default-content\">\n<p>The Maldives recognises dual citizenship. Dual citizenship may be obtained by those born in the Maldives, or by those born to one Maldivian citizen outside of the Maldives.<\/p>\n<p>However, naturalised citizens may not be able to acquire dual citizenship except in special circumstances granted by the president.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<p><h3 class=\"accordion-button collapsed pe-3\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-433829197-8\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#collapse-433829197-8\">\n                    Moldova                  <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"collapse-433829197-8\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-433829197-8\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-433829197\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"default-content\">\n<p>Moldova permits dual citizenship for both native and naturalised citizens, but only for certain people. These include children automatically born into Moldovan citizenship, spouses of Moldovan citizens, and those born to a Moldovan parent abroad.<\/p>\n<p>All other cases must be personally approved by the President of Moldova\u2019s office.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<p><h3 class=\"accordion-button collapsed pe-3\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-433829197-9\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#collapse-433829197-9\">\n                    The Netherlands                  <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"collapse-433829197-9\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-433829197-9\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-433829197\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"default-content\">\n<p>Dual citizenship is permitted in the Netherlands, but only in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.government.nl\/topics\/dutch-citizenship\/dual-citizenship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">special circumstances<\/a>, such as when one is unable to relinquish their existing citizenship.<\/p>\n<p>The Dutch government says people naturalised in the Netherlands should always give up their original citizenship \u201cif possible\u201d when acquiring Dutch citizenship.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<p><h3 class=\"accordion-button collapsed pe-3\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-433829197-10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#collapse-433829197-10\">\n                    Nigeria                  <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"collapse-433829197-10\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-433829197-10\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-433829197\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"default-content\">\n<p>Ethnic Nigerians (i.e. those who have a Nigerian parent) and those born in Nigeria are allowed to hold dual citizenship. However, people naturalised in Nigeria must give up their current citizenship to obtain Nigerian citizenship.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<p><h3 class=\"accordion-button collapsed pe-3\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-433829197-12\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#collapse-433829197-12\">\n                    The Philippines                  <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"collapse-433829197-12\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-433829197-12\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-433829197\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"default-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.william-russell.com\/blog\/expat-guide-moving-living-philippines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Philippines<\/a> allows dual citizenship, however only for natural-born Filipino citizens who have been naturalised in another country. People naturalised in the Philippines will not be able to retain their current citizenship when becoming citizens.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<p><h3 class=\"accordion-button collapsed pe-3\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-433829197-13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#collapse-433829197-13\">\n                    Russia                  <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"collapse-433829197-13\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-433829197-13\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-433829197\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"default-content\">\n<p>Russia allows dual citizenship, but only with countries that it has a mutual dual citizenship agreement with. Currently, those countries are Turkmenistan and Tajikistan.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<p><h3 class=\"accordion-button collapsed pe-3\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-433829197-14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#collapse-433829197-14\">\n                    Slovakia                  <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"collapse-433829197-14\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-433829197-14\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-433829197\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"default-content\">\n<p>Dual nationality is permitted in Slovakia, but only for those who obtain naturalisation through birth or marriage. Slovaks who acquire a foreign citizenship will be required to give up their Slovakian citizenship.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<p><h3 class=\"accordion-button collapsed pe-3\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-433829197-15\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#collapse-433829197-15\">\n                    South Korea                  <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"collapse-433829197-15\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-433829197-15\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-433829197\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"default-content\">\n<p>Strictly speaking, South Korea does not allow dual citizenship, but there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dualcitizenshipreport.org\/dual-citizenship\/south-korea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">certain exceptions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A child born in South Korea may hold dual citizenship until the age of 20, at which point they will be required to choose one identity.<\/p>\n<p>Also: a naturalised person who marries a South Korean; a person who has contributed to South Korean society in science, economy, culture and sport; and a person who cannot give up their existing citizenship may be granted dual citizenship, so long as they do not exercise their foreign citizenship when in South Korea.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<p><h3 class=\"accordion-button collapsed pe-3\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-433829197-16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#collapse-433829197-16\">\n                    Spain                  <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"collapse-433829197-16\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-433829197-16\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-433829197\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"default-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.william-russell.com\/blog\/expat-guide-moving-living-spain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spain<\/a> recognises dual citizenship, but only allows those from Latin American and\/or Spanish-speaking countries, plus Andorra, the Philippines, Equatorial Guinea, France and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.william-russell.com\/blog\/expat-guide-moving-living-portugal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Portugal<\/a>, and Sephardic Jews to become dual citizens.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<p><h3 class=\"accordion-button collapsed pe-3\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-433829197-17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#collapse-433829197-17\">\n                    Sri Lanka                  <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"collapse-433829197-17\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-433829197-17\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-433829197\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"default-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.william-russell.com\/blog\/expat-guide-moving-living-srilanka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sri Lanka<\/a> grants dual citizenship only to those who had previously held Sri Lankan citizenship, but had become naturalised citizens of another country.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<p><h3 class=\"accordion-button collapsed pe-3\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-433829197-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#collapse-433829197-18\">\n                    Taiwan                  <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"collapse-433829197-18\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-433829197-18\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-433829197\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"default-content\">\n<p>Taiwan allows dual citizenship, but only for native-born Taiwanese people who wish to retain their Taiwanese citizenship when naturalised in another country. Those who naturalise in Taiwan will need to give up their existing citizenship to obtain Taiwanese citizenship.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n<p><h3 class=\"accordion-button collapsed pe-3\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-433829197-19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#collapse-433829197-19\">\n                    Turkmenistan                  <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"collapse-433829197-19\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-433829197-19\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-433829197\">\n<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<div class=\"default-content\">\n<p>Technically, Turkmenistan does not recognise dual citizenship. However, Turkmenistan also does not require Turkmen citizens to give up their citizenship in order to become a citizen of another country. Turkmen citizens may therefore become dual citizens of other countries, but their dual citizenship status will not be recognised when in Turkmenistan.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"b--callout-text my-sm-vw text-dark bg-light  \" data-scroll-section=\"\">\n<div class=\"container container-small\">\n<div class=\"l__wrapper p-3 p-md-5\">\n<div class=\"default-content\">\n<h3>What is a \u2018naturalised\u2019 citizen?<\/h3>\n<p>A naturalised citizen is someone who has <strong>become a citizen of a different country<\/strong>, either by changing their citizenship or by becoming a dual citizen.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which countries don\u2019t allow dual citizenship?<\/h3>\n<p>Any country not mentioned above will either <strong>not allow dual citizenship <\/strong>or considers it a <strong>legal grey area<\/strong> (meaning dual citizenship may technically be possible, but could lead to problems).<\/p>\n<p>The countries that <strong>explicitly<\/strong> do not allow dual citizenship are:<\/p>\n<section class=\"b--columned-content my-sm-vw text-dark bg-light \">\n<div class=\"container container-small\">\n<div class=\"row g-medium\">\n<div class=\"teaser__item col-md-3 columned-content__column\">\n<div class=\"teaser__content\">\n<div class=\"columned-content__body default-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Afghanistan<\/li>\n<li>Andorra<\/li>\n<li>Austria<\/li>\n<li>Bhutan<\/li>\n<li>Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.william-russell.com\/blog\/expat-guide-moving-living-botswana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Botswana<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"teaser__item col-md-3 columned-content__column\">\n<div class=\"teaser__content\">\n<div class=\"columned-content__body default-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.william-russell.com\/blog\/expat-guide-moving-living-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japan<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Kazakhstan<\/li>\n<li>Kyrgyzstan<\/li>\n<li>Lithuania<\/li>\n<li>Monaco<\/li>\n<li>Montenegro<\/li>\n<li>Nepal<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"teaser__item col-md-3 columned-content__column\">\n<div class=\"teaser__content\">\n<div class=\"columned-content__body default-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Nicaragua<\/li>\n<li>Panama<\/li>\n<li>Paraguay<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.william-russell.com\/blog\/expat-guide-moving-living-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Singapore<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Tajikistan<\/li>\n<li>Ukraine<\/li>\n<li>Uzbekistan<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"b--text-with-icon my-sm-vw text-dark bg-light \" data-scroll-section=\"\">\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"b--cover-image my-sm-vw  text-dark bg-light  \" data-scroll-section=\"\">\n<div class=\"container container-large\">\n<div class=\"ratio ratio-21x9 background-lazyloaded\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"embed-responsive-item stretch-image lazyload\" alt=\"A diverse group of friends embrace while laughing and exploring city streets\" width=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.william-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Happy-ground-of-friends-William-Russell.webp\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/600;\"\/>      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"obtain\"><strong>How can I obtain dual citizenship?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In order to obtain dual citizenship, you will first need to <span style=\"background-color: #d3eae3;\">meet the citizenship criteria of another country<\/span>. There are a number of channels by which you can become the citizen of a second country, which include:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dual citizenship by naturalisation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Naturalisation occurs when you are considered eligible to <strong>apply<\/strong>, or <strong>automatically enrol<\/strong> for citizenship in another country. It means you have \u2018naturalised\u2019 into that country\u2019s society and economy and can legally be considered a part of that country.<\/p>\n<p>Naturalisation typically occurs once you have <strong>lived in another country for a certain number of years<\/strong>. Most countries will state a minimum number of years that you must live in that country continuously in order to be eligible for citizenship.<\/p>\n<p>Naturalisation is not always an automatic process. Even after residing in a foreign country for some time, you may still need to complete certain tasks in order to be considered for citizenship.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, in the UK, you must:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have lived in the UK for <strong>five years or more<\/strong>, or have EU settled status<\/li>\n<li>Pass the <strong>Life in the UK test<\/strong>, which tests your knowledge of the history and political structure of the UK<\/li>\n<li>Pass an <strong>English language test<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Be able to prove you are \u201c<strong>of good character<\/strong>\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Submit your <strong>biometric information<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Pay the <strong>application fee<\/strong> of \u00a31,630<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can then apply for citizenship at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/citizenship\/citizenship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Home Office<\/a>. If successful, you will undergo a citizenship ceremony which includes <strong>swearing an oath of allegiance<\/strong> to the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n<p>Assuming your country of origin and new home country both allow dual citizenship, you will either:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not have to give up your original citizenship in order to become a citizen of your new home country, or<\/li>\n<li>Be able to apply for dual citizenship status through either one, or both government channels of those countries<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<section class=\"b--text-with-icon my-sm-vw text-dark bg-light \" data-scroll-section=\"\">\n<\/section>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dual citizenship by marriage<\/h3>\n<p>Some countries will allow you to become a citizen through marriage. In certain countries, marriage grants you automatic citizenship. However, each country is free to determine the eligibility of individuals who marry, and may impose certain restrictions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For instance, you may need to <strong>reside in your spouse\u2019s country for a certain period of time,<\/strong> or you may need to undergo a <strong>citizenship test<\/strong>. Some countries may also <span style=\"background-color: #d3eae3;\">strip you of your citizenship if the marriage ends<\/span>. The rules for each country may be different for men and women, and certain countries may not recognise homosexual marriages as eligible for granting citizenship.<\/p>\n<p>Assuming both your country of origin and new home country allow dual citizenship, and if you fulfil all of the necessary criteria for citizenship, you should be able to enjoy dual citizenship.<\/p>\n<section class=\"b--text-with-icon my-sm-vw text-dark bg-light \" data-scroll-section=\"\">\n<\/section>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dual citizenship by ancestry<\/h3>\n<p>Countries will determine the right of newborn children to inherit citizenship based on two principles. The first is <em>jus sanguinis<\/em>, <span style=\"background-color: #d3eae3;\">the right of blood<\/span>; the second is <em>jus soli,<\/em> <span style=\"background-color: #d3eae3;\">the right of soil<\/span>. Some countries may observe just one principle, while others may observe both:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Jus sanguinis <\/em>means that you can be considered a citizen of a country so long as you are ethnically part of, or descended from that country. For instance, if <strong>one or both of your parents is a native citizen<\/strong>, or if you are able to <strong>prove descent through historic birth records<\/strong>. This means you can apply for citizenship, even if you were born abroad. Countries that observe <em>jus sanguinis <\/em>include China, India, Japan, South Korea, the US, Canada and most European countries.<\/li>\n<li><em>Jus soli <\/em>means that you will automatically be considered <strong>a citizen of the country you were born in<\/strong>. <em>Jus soli <\/em>may not apply automatically if you were born to non-citizen parents, and you may need to apply later in life after having grown up in that country. Countries that observe <em>jus soli <\/em>without restriction include Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil and Pakistan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section class=\"b--callout-text my-sm-vw text-dark bg-light  \" data-scroll-section=\"\">\n<div class=\"container container-small\">\n<div class=\"l__wrapper p-3 p-md-5\">\n<div class=\"default-content\">\n<h4>Does the United States observe jus soli?<\/h4>\n<p>The United States previously observed jus soli according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/constitution.congress.gov\/browse\/amendment-14\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">14th Amendment of the US Constitution<\/a>, which states:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cAll persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>However, on 20th January 2025 President Donald Trump signed an executive order to overturn this law, requiring that <strong>at least one parent be a US citizen<\/strong> or lawful permanent resident. The topic is currently being debated in federal courts.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Some countries may allow <strong>retrospective applications<\/strong> for citizenship based on these principles. For instance, if you were born in the UK to Irish parents and have British citizenship, you can apply for dual Irish citizenship. Likewise, if you were born in the UK to Irish parents and given Irish citizenship, you will later be eligible to apply for dual British citizenship.<\/p>\n<p>In any case, you will need to be aware of the exact laws governing birthright citizenship in the country or countries you wish to apply for citizenship for.<\/p>\n<section class=\"b--callout-text my-sm-vw text-dark bg-light  \" data-scroll-section=\"\">\n<div class=\"container container-small\">\n<div class=\"l__wrapper p-3 p-md-5\">\n<div class=\"default-content\">\n<h4>Is my child eligible for dual citizenship?<\/h4>\n<p>If you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.william-russell.com\/blog\/giving-birth-abroad-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">given birth abroad<\/a>, your newborn child may be eligible for dual citizenship if he or she was born on foreign soil and that country observes jus soli. Likewise, your child may be eligible for dual citizenship if he or she was born to two parents of different nationalities.<\/p>\n<p>If the two countries in this equation both allow dual citizenships, you may be able to apply on your child\u2019s behalf for citizenship from each country, either through your government office or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.william-russell.com\/blog\/local-embassy-expats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">at an embassy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"b--text-with-icon my-sm-vw text-dark bg-light \" data-scroll-section=\"\">\n<\/section>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dual citizenship by property purchase<\/h3>\n<p>Some countries offer citizenship to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.william-russell.com\/blog\/best-easiest-countries-buy-property-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">those who purchase property in that country<\/a>, also known as <strong>\u2018citizenship by investment\u2019.<\/strong> Countries that are open to this policy include Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Malta, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, T\u00fcrkiye and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.william-russell.com\/blog\/expat-guide-moving-living-dubai-uae-checklist\/\">UAE<\/a> (in some cases).<\/p>\n<p>The exact rules will vary by country, and the route to <span style=\"background-color: #d3eae3;\">obtaining citizenship through property purchase is not always straightforward<\/span>. Most countries will also specify a <strong>minimum property value<\/strong> that you must complete a purchase on.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, to gain <a href=\"https:\/\/getgoldenvisa.com\/malta-citizenship-by-investment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Maltese citizenship<\/a> through property purchase you must:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be <strong>over 18<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Hold a <strong>valid residence card<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Be in <strong>good health<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Purchase a residential property worth at least <strong>\u20ac600,000<\/strong> if you have lived in Malta for 36 months, or <strong>\u20ac750,000<\/strong> if you have lived in Malta for 12 months<\/li>\n<li>Hold the property for <strong>at least five years<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Donate \u20ac10,000<\/strong> to an organisation approved by the <a href=\"https:\/\/komunita.gov.mt\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Community Malta Agency<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some countries offer property purchase as a gateway to citizenship. Non-EU citizens can purchase property in Greece, for example, which offers permanent residency and, after seven years, opens the doors for them to become full citizens.<\/p>\n<section class=\"b--callout-text my-sm-vw text-dark bg-light  \" data-scroll-section=\"\">\n<div class=\"container container-small\">\n<div class=\"l__wrapper p-3 p-md-5\">\n<div class=\"default-content\">\n<h4>Can I gain citizenship in Portugal through property purchase?<\/h4>\n<p>No, the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/getgoldenvisa.com\/portugal-golden-visa-program#ftoc-benefits-what-are-the-benefits-of-the-portugal-golden-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">golden visa<\/a>\u201d for Portugal only offers permanent residency, not citizenship.<\/p>\n<p>Many other countries have already ended their golden visa programmes, including Cyprus, Spain and Montenegro.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"b--text-with-icon my-sm-vw text-dark bg-light \" data-scroll-section=\"\">\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If I have dual citizenship, which passport should I use?<\/h2>\n<p>Obtaining dual citizenship may allow you to <span style=\"background-color: #d3eae3;\">visit countries that your previous passport did not allow you to enter<\/span>, or to <span style=\"background-color: #d3eae3;\">visit countries visa-free<\/span>. So long as at least one of your passports allows you to enter or exit a territory, this is the passport you should use when travelling to that country. You must ensure you use <strong>only one passport for the entire duration of each trip<\/strong>, especially if you will be crossing multiple borders.<\/p>\n<p>When entering or exiting a country that you hold a passport in, you must usually <strong>use that country\u2019s passport at immigration control<\/strong>. This means you may need to travel with two or more passports.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For instance, if you have dual US and British citizenship, and you are travelling from the US to the UK, you will need to show your US passport to leave the US, then show your UK passport to enter the UK \u2013 but you may need to show proof of your US exit stamp when arriving in the UK.<\/p>\n<p>If you are unsure which passport to use, it\u2019s best to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.william-russell.com\/blog\/local-embassy-expats\/\">contact the embassy or consulate<\/a> of the country or countries you will be visiting.<\/p>\n<section class=\"b--text-with-icon my-sm-vw text-dark bg-light \" data-scroll-section=\"\">\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does dual citizenship affect my international health insurance?<\/h2>\n<p>While we cannot speak for other health insurance providers, as a William Russell member you will find that your dual citizenship offers you <strong>an additional level of flexibility<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Ordinarily, we are only able to provide <em>international <\/em>health insurance if you are living in a <em>foreign <\/em>country. We\u2019ve emphasised those words because if you are living in a country where you hold citizenship, we would <strong>usually not be able to offer you international health insurance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>However, as a dual citizen, we are able to class you as an expat <span style=\"background-color: #d3eae3;\">even if you are living in one of the countries you hold citizenship<\/span>. This is because we will use your other nationality as your main one for insurance purposes.<\/p>\n<p>So, for instance, if you have dual British and French citizenship and are living in France, we can classify you as a British citizen living abroad, rather than as a French citizen living at home.<\/p>\n<p>This may make it easier for you, as you will not need to switch to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.william-russell.com\/international-health-insurance\/differences-between-local-international-travel-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">local health insurance<\/a> or rely on state healthcare, and can continue to access the benefits of your William Russell insurance policy.<\/p>\n<p>This rule also counts if you already have an international health insurance policy and are <strong>applying for dual citizenship<\/strong> in the country you are living. After your dual nationality is granted, we will continue to classify you as a citizen of your original country for insurance purposes.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a dual national and planning to move to a country where you hold citizenship, you should alert us before you move, as we <strong>may need to change the main nationality on your policy<\/strong>. Please note this may affect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.william-russell.com\/international-health-insurance\/how-it-works\/calculating-premiums\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the cost of your premiums<\/a> and, if you do not inform us, may also affect your ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.william-russell.com\/blog\/why-insurance-companies-dont-pay-claims\/\">make a claim<\/a>.<\/p>\n<section class=\"b--callout-text my-sm-vw text-dark bg-light  \" data-scroll-section=\"\">\n<div class=\"container container-small\">\n<div class=\"l__wrapper p-3 p-md-5\">\n<div class=\"default-content\">\n<p>If you are a dual national and planning to move to a country where you hold citizenship, you should alert us before you move, as we <strong>may need to change the main nationality on your policy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Please note this may affect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.william-russell.com\/international-health-insurance\/how-it-works\/calculating-premiums\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the cost of your premiums<\/a> and, if you do not inform us, may also affect your ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.william-russell.com\/blog\/why-insurance-companies-dont-pay-claims\/\">make a claim<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>If in doubt, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.william-russell.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">speak to our award-winning customer service team<\/a> today. 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