A 2nd passport is the passport, which decreases our reliance on any one government. We begin our journey as a sovereign individual when we are able to live outside the borders of one specific country, now this doesn’t require a 2nd passport - but it does help. Below you will find are some common reasons why it makes sense to have multiple official travel documents.

Alternative citizenship, is having citizenship in multiple countries simultaneously. Dual citizenship is an accepted practice worldwide, where one can obtain a second passport and additional travel or financial benefits, as well as protection against worse case scenarios.

Citizenship is an extremely polarizing subject. Many people incorrectly think that a 2nd passport is illegal. This is a myth. Ignorance, and nationalistic indoctrination, has perpetuated a stigma that somehow obtaining a 2nd passport is “grey”, or outright illegal across the world. Plenty of people have dual citizenship, and you can do. Typically, countries have official laws that fall into 1 of 3 categories 1. dual citizenship is officially recognized and accepted (France) 2. dual citizenship is not officially recognized, but still widely in practice (USA) 3. dual citizenship is forbidden (Singapore)

There are many different ways to obtain a second passport. • Through birth – being born in a country can grant you citizenship through jus soli • Through marriage – many countries have shortened timelines to naturalization if you are married to a citizen • Through bloodline – the first place you should check is if you can qualify under jus sanguinis laws that can sometimes extend several generations • Through investment – if you are able to make an investment, you can buy yourself citizenship through citizenship by investment program. This option is the quickest and most direct path to a second passport (no matter who your parents are, where you are born, or where you live).

Second passport always offers many advantages. It can give you the freedom to travel without restrictions; greater security for personal or business purposes; additional banking privacy; and investment opportunities. Whatever your reasons for seeking citizenship solutions through a second citizenship, you will find it valuable to expand your horizons beyond one country.

A second passport can be obtained in as little as 3 months, for a minimum investment of US$100,000 without having to visit the country during the process. Dual citizenship is permitted.

A passport from a small, peaceful and neutral country can be a lifesaver when traveling in times of civil war or social unrest. No matter what happens in the world, you will always have a place to go.

In this quickly changing world, having an alternative passport and lifetime citizenship for your family and future generations is the best insurance policy.

A second citizenship may provide additional access to the best schools or universities where strict geographical quotas apply.

As more countries are moving towards the worldwide taxation model, it is wise to look at alternative citizenship options for the purpose of estate and tax planning. Becoming a citizen and resident of St. Kitts & Nevis, Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia or Vanuatu does not subject you to paying taxes on your worldwide income, as these territories have no foreign income tax.

Dual citizens can receive the benefits, privileges and protection offered by multiple countries.

When doing citizenship by investment, the first thing you should look at is the actual law in the country – is this a fully legal and legitimate program? The second thing to look at is the passport provider – are they legitimate? There are many different passport scams out there. These range from black market (fake or forged documents) to grey market (payment or bribery for shortened timeline). You should never spend a dime on any of these programs, as unless there is an official law backing your naturalization process, it can later be stripped from you (and you could even face fines or jailtime as they make you the scapegoat).

By traveling with a passport from a small country, the holder attains the option of being able to protect himself and his family better since the holder of a corresponding citizenship when traveling in unsafe countries is not traveling as a citizen of an industrial nation. As a citizen of a small, politically unaffiliated country, one is more anonymous and safer while on the go.

For most citizens of the world travel is associated with cumbersome visa formalities. The passport of certain countries opens the door to a clearly higher level of travel comfort and convenience. In many countries these passports also enjoy additional privileges, in that even for countries requiring visas, visas are simplified and issued for longer periods of time.

Should it come to instability, unrest or even war at your place of residence in your home country, the passport of a peaceful country will create the independence to be able to flee there quickly and at any time (or depending on the citizenship acquired also to other countries) – and to do this without further formalities or obstacles.

Giving up one’s own citizenship should only occur after giving it considerable thought. However, it can be interesting to give up one’s own passport for personal or also tax reasons. However, since according to the citizenship law of most countries it is not possible to become stateless, first another citizenship must be proven. Citizenship by Investment offers a quick and secure way to attain such an alternative citizenship.

At Multitravel, your leading citizenship solutions provider, we ensure that your Citizenship-by-Investment application proceeds quickly and efficiently. Multitravel is licensed by the government of Saint Lucia to be an officially authorized representative in guiding clients through the application process, selection of an appropriate investment, property management, tax planning, and all other requirements for economic citizenship. The governments of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada and Commonwealth of Dominica and Vanuatu have also designated the partners of Multitravel as an officially authorized representative of their Citizenship-by-Investment programs.