To obtain a second citizenship, renunciation of citizenship of the native country is not required only in cases where such an opportunity is provided for in the legislation of both states.
The legislation of some countries provides for the simultaneous possession by individuals of citizenship of several states. At the same time, an appropriate agreement or agreement should be signed with countries to resolve all issues related to dual citizenship.
The most common case is dual citizenship obtained by children of parents who are citizens of different states.
France
In this country, having a second citizenship is not prohibited by law. The attitude to the holder of dual citizenship is the same as to the native of France. Therefore, the same legislative norms apply to him.
Italy
The dual citizenship law allows indigenous Italians to acquire the citizenship of another state. When applying for Italian citizenship, a person is not required to renounce the citizenship of the former host country. It is worth noting that the legislation of Italy enshrines the right not only of dual, but also of multiple citizenship. However, due to numerous bureaucratic procedures, obtaining an Italian passport may take more than 10 years.
South Korea
Since 2010, the authorities of this republic have allowed persons applying for Korean citizenship not to renounce the citizenship of another country.
Germany
First of all, the authorities of this country stipulate the presence of German citizenship as the second for someone who is an ethnic German living outside Germany. Dual citizenship is also possible in cases where the refusal of citizenship of another country for various reasons is impossible.
Ireland
A foreigner can obtain Irish citizenship if he has lived in this country for more than five years. Also, those who are married to a citizen of Ireland have this right. Although Irish laws do not prohibit dual citizenship, not all countries have a corresponding agreement with Ireland.
USA
Historically, a large number of immigrants live in the United States. Therefore, US authorities have decided not to prohibit residents of the "country of immigrants" to have citizenship of other states. With regard to obtaining American citizenship, a foreigner can legally become a US citizen if one of his parents was born in the United States.
