return2ozmaApr 11, 2024

Rich Americans are getting second passports, citing risk of instability

https://lemmy.world/post/14183634

Rich Americans are getting second passports, citing risk of instability - Lemmy.World

Show threadJo MiranApr 11, 2024
There’s no downside if you can do it and extreme wealth is only a requirement if some of the many offers don’t apply to you. Spain was basically giving away citizenship a few years back. Bulgaria is pretty open.
Show threadDevCatApr 12, 2024

I’ve lived in the US for quite a few decades, but I’m still a German citizen. When asked why I don’t take US citizenship, I give a three-part answer:

  • I don’t believe you can owe allegiance to two different entities at the same time.
  • Between a German EU passport and a US Green Card, I can travel almost anywhere in the world.
  • I f I ever run into legal troubles, first call is to the wife, second goes to the embassy.
    • Show threadBonesOfTheMoonApr 12, 2024
    Can I ask why you live in the US when you could live in Europe?
    Show threadDevCat
    It’s a long story for another time.
    Apr 12, 2024 at 3:15amWeb
    Show threadThis is fine🔥🐶☕🔥Apr 12, 2024
    It’s Friday. We’ve got time to kill.
    Show threadBonesOfTheMoonApr 12, 2024
    Ok no worries. I just can’t help but be curious about someone living there when they don’t have to.
    Show threadQuaternionsRockApr 12, 2024
    Just so you know, you may get fucked financially if your wife dies (or vice versa). I would look into it.