In most countries, a foreigner, if he meets certain criteria, can obtain a permanent residence permit. This gives him the right to reside in the country, however, he remains limited in rights compared to citizens. For example, he cannot vote and be elected, and also does not have the right to hold a number of posts, in some countries he will not be accepted, for example, to work at school or the police. But for a person born in another country, there is an opportunity to obtain citizenship under certain conditions.
You will need
- - passport;
- - document on official stay in the country;
- - documents confirming income or family ties with citizens of the country.
Instruction manual
1
Find out the conditions for obtaining citizenship of your chosen country. They can be very different. In European countries, it usually takes a certain period of time to live in the territory, to be integrated into society - to have work or family relations with a citizen of the country, to be law-abiding, to know the local language. In some countries, for example, in Switzerland, the requirements are more stringent - for example, you need to live in the same canton for several years, if you move, the waiting period for citizenship doubles. There are countries where obtaining citizenship is very difficult. An example is Japan, where most naturalized foreigners were able to gain their status only after marriage with a local resident. In a number of countries, a necessary requirement is a certain religion. For example, only a Muslim can obtain Saudi citizenship.
2
Find out if your chosen country allows dual citizenship. For example, in order to become a citizen of the motherland.
3
Collect the documents necessary to obtain the desired status. In addition to the Russian passport, you will have to present to the official authorities a residence permit, birth certificate, in some cases also the birth certificates of the parents, their marriage certificate, certificate of good conduct in your home country, documents of your income, marriage certificate and the birth of children. All documents in Russian must be translated into the local language and certified by a notary or a special translator.
4
Submit your citizenship application. Usually they are received by the ministry or agency dealing with immigration. Reviewing your papers is likely to take a long time, sometimes up to several years. Immigration officers may schedule appointments and interviews to better understand your motives for obtaining citizenship.
