Residency and nationality, If you are seeking to broaden your horizons internationally, you have probably come across the terms “residence” or “nationality” a lot. Although these two terms are used interchangeably in many cases, they mean different things.
Residency and nationality
A permanent visa or residency is a document that allows an individual to stay in a specific country for a certain period and according to the laws of the host country. This residency must be renewed regularly to maintain its validity, and it gives its holder some rights such as free entry to the country, buying real estate, obtaining health insurance, and enrolling children in schools.
Permanent visa holders in EU countries can visit other Schengen countries without a visa for up to 90 days, and residency-by-investment programs are available in different countries to obtain a permanent visa legally.
The second concept, nationality, refers to the membership status and personal affiliation of an individual to a particular country. Citizens who hold citizenship enjoy all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities that are determined by the laws of the country, including the right to vote, political participation, and access to education and health care, and it is also possible for citizens to pass the right to citizenship to their children. Many people seek to obtain second citizenship through obtaining programs Citizenship by investment.
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Free Mobility Leaders
Therefore, we at Free Mobility Leaders seek to provide advice on programs for obtaining citizenship and residency in Europe and the world, including programs for obtaining residency by investment in Spain, Greece, Portugal, Malta, and programs for obtaining citizenship by investment in the Caribbean, such as Dominica, St. Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, and our team of experts aims to provide appropriate information and advice to help you complete all procedures to obtain residency or citizenship appropriate to your personal and professional needs and goals, so do not hesitate to contact us for assistance in this regard.
