Ordinary naturalisation, marriage, qualifying investment and reacquisition involve different requirements. Choosing the route comes before collecting documents. Meeting a preliminary condition does not guarantee a grant of citizenship.
The legal distinction
Marriage does not confer citizenship automatically; the marriage route requires at least three years of continuing marriage and further statutory conditions. Ordinary naturalisation requires assessment of qualifying residence and other criteria. Investment has separate technical and financial requirements.
Preparing your next step
Official property-investment guidance currently specifies USD 400,000 and a three-year non-sale commitment. Recheck the rules and technical requirements at the transaction date. Keep identity, civil-status, residence and investment records consistent; avoid promises of a fixed decision date.
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Documents to prepare
Process map
- 01
Identify the applicable citizenship route
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Check the route's residence, family or investment conditions
- 03
Obtain the current official document list
- 04
Submit the application and follow additional checks
- 05
Receive and assess the written decision
Frequently asked questions
Will purchasing a home automatically make me a citizen?
No. A qualifying transaction, supporting approvals and a separate citizenship assessment are required.
General information. It does not replace an assessment of your individual case.
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