We are citizens of Bangladesh by birth. However, in the era of globalization, many people want to have citizenship of another country along with their own country to open the door to possibilities. In this case, many people marry foreigners and get citizenship. Once upon a time, letters were one of the means of communication. People used to find friends or loved ones through correspondence. Times have changed. Nowadays, thanks to technology, it is not difficult to make friends with foreigners or find a life partner. Apart from this, going abroad to study or traveling to another country for work develops a love relationship. Which leads to marriage. There are some countries in the world, where you can get citizenship of that country by marrying its citizens. In some countries, this is a very easy process, while in some countries, you only get a new passport if you meet certain conditions. Let’s know about some such countries, which legally grant citizenship by marrying their citizens.
Cape Verde
is an island nation in West Africa, full of natural beauty. It is a country where you can apply for citizenship of that country immediately after marrying a citizen, without any delay. However, in that case, you must legally marry a citizen of Cape Verde. There is no prerequisite for residency in the country to qualify for citizenship. So the process is easy and time-saving.
Going abroad to study or traveling to another country for work leads to a love relationship that leads to marriage.Photo: Pexels
Spain
is the largest country in Southern Europe, where you can get citizenship in just one year. Spanish law states that if you marry a Spanish citizen, you can apply for Spanish citizenship after living with him for one year. Once you get the citizenship of this country, you will also get the benefits of dual citizenship of countries in Latin America, the Philippines, Portugal, etc. To apply for citizenship, you will need a valid marriage certificate to a Spanish citizen and proof of cohabitation. Apart from this, basic skills in the Spanish language and general knowledge of their culture are also useful.
Argentina
is a passionate name for many football fans. You can get permanent residency if you marry an Argentine citizen. After just two years, you can apply for citizenship. In this case, in addition to proof of a valid marriage, you will need proof of no criminal record in that country and basic knowledge of Spanish.
Mexico
According to Mexican law, if you marry a Mexican citizen and live with them for just two years, you can obtain citizenship. However, you must have basic Spanish language skills, a valid marriage certificate, and proof of cohabitation. The best part is that you can keep your previous passport even if you get Mexican citizenship. The cost of living in this country is relatively low and the country is also close to the United States.
Turkey
is a ‘dream destination’ for many. In unique Turkey, citizenship is granted after three years of marriage. Interestingly, unlike other countries in Latin America or Europe, Turkish citizenship does not require knowledge of the language or culture of that country. You can apply for citizenship only after spending three years of legally married life together. In addition, being a Turkish citizen gives you a special benefit. With a Turkish passport, you can get visa-free or visa-on-arrival facilities in more than 110 countries around the world.
There is a chance of obtaining citizenship if you are legally married.Photo: Pexels
Switzerland
Switzerland is generally a country with strict immigration policies, but citizenship is available through legal marriage. The process is also quite simple. If your husband or wife is a Swiss citizen and you have been together for three years, you can apply for citizenship after five years of residence. If you are also living outside the country, you can still apply for citizenship after six years of marriage. The Swiss citizenship process is usually completed quite quickly. Once you have obtained citizenship of this country, you will also get the opportunity to live in Europe. The application will require evidence of good integration into Swiss society; such as knowledge of the Swiss language, culture, etc.; proof of no criminal record and a valid marital relationship.
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