An immigration consulting firm says that demand for a 2nd passport has increased, among Americans, mostly from the wealthy.
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Best to apply for “right of descent” citizenship when younger
If you have a right-of-descent immigration privilege, you should apply for this before you have children. Because once you have your citizenship in the other country, your offspring will then be eligible for citizenship too. But if you wait until after having kids, your right of descent (from your own ancestors) does not typically apply to your already born offspring.
Continue readingUK to soon require Electronic Travel Authorization permit
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme factsheet – February 2024 – Home Office in the media (blog.gov.uk) Costs 10 British pounds, valid for two years only. Will be required even of…
Continue readingJapan to offer six month Digital Nomad visa
Digital nomad visas to soon be offered in Japan, for up to six month stays.
Continue readingBrazil to require U.S. travelers get a visa and document proof of US$2000
U.S. travelers to Brazil must document they have at least $2,000 in assets before entry to Brazil.
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Paths to citizenship: By parentage or where you were born?
Some countries grant citizenship by being born there, while many others grant citizenship based upon your parents’ citizenship, regardless of where you were born.
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Huge number of countries now charging “tourist taxes” and fees
Long list here: Tourist taxes: All of the cities and countries you will have to pay to enter in 2024 | Euronews
Continue readingImmigration: The end of “Golden Visas”?
Many countries have curtailed their “Golden Visa” programs that sold residency or citizenship visas for a big fee.
Continue readingTaxes: San Juan Islands, WA proposes “tourism fee”
New taxes on tourists are coming to even traveling inside the U.S. These are in addition to existing hotel taxes.
Continue readingOvertourism: Locations worldwide seek ways to reduce tourism pressures
Communities, world wide, are seeking controls, limits and fees on tourists, to reduce pressure of “over-tourism”.
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