Gaining Citizenship is Not That Easy in These 5 countries

BANGALORE: Those who no longer want to live in the country where they were born would feel good about obtaining permanent residency status or gaining citizenship in a foreign county. But some nations make that transition especially difficult unless you marry a citizen of that country or in some cases have ancestors who were citizens.

In addition to marriage and ancestry, countries with high barriers to attaining citizen status may have special residency or citizenship tracks for people who fit certain categories, such as being a highly skilled professional or investing substantially in a business enterprise.

Let’s have a look at the five nations that make it especially difficult for foreigners to establish permanent residency or obtain citizenship:

1. Germany 

Obtaining permanent residency in Germany is difficult unless you are a citizen of another European country. Other foreign nationals must have lived in Germany for at least five years and demonstrate competency in language, the political system and society.

Applicants must also demonstrate they have an ability to earn a living and that they have contributed to the national pension plan, as well as having proof of accommodation. To become a citizen, applicants must have lived in the country at least eight years and renounce citizenship in any other country.