Getting a second passport can make travelling easier, it can also enable you to do interesting, asset protection things, like open bank accounts without your government finding out about it.
So how can you get a second passport?
Simple, you can buy one! Now we’re not talking about something you’ve bought at the local pub that means you have to spend the next ten years travelling with a fake beard, red hair and answer to the name of Antonov. There are government programs in various countries where you can literally buy yourself dual citizenship and receive a second passport without, in some instances, even having to reside in the country.
Dominica, known as the “nature island of the Caribbean” is one such country offering an easy way of acquiring a second passport. Ok, it’s going to cost you a bit more than one down the pub, but at least you can ditch the beard. They’ll also throw in a free meeting with the Prime Minister…well…it’s not quite free!
For a family donation of US$100,000.00 (about £70,000) into the Dominican economy in the way of a donation to the government, you can receive full citizenship of Dominica and second passports for yourself your spouse and 2 dependant children. The donation for a single person is US$75,000.00 (about £52,000). There are a few other requirements to be carried out as well, such as letters of application, copies of passports, birth and marriage certificates, police checks, income tax returns and a recommendation from your banker, but lets face it, if you’re going to donate US$100,000 to the Dominica Government you’re probably on pretty friendly terms with your bank manager. Once all of the paperwork’s been carried out (costing between US$15,000 – US$25,000) and due diligence checks completed (costing between US$ 3000-US$10,000) it’s time to meet the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica or with the Special Commission appointed by the Prime Minister for a personal interview.
It should then just be a 30 day wait to receive dual citizenship, your second passport and the advantages that’s going to bring. The Government of Dominica recognize dual citizenship, you’re not required to reside in Dominica and what’s more they won’t tell the country of your current citizenship or residency anything about it. A second passport from Dominica also allows visa free travel to over 100 countries. Dominica, by chance, also happens to have no inheritance, capital gains, gift or wealth taxes.
So how can you get a second passport?
Simple, you can buy one! Now we’re not talking about something you’ve bought at the local pub that means you have to spend the next ten years travelling with a fake beard, red hair and answer to the name of Antonov. There are government programs in various countries where you can literally buy yourself dual citizenship and receive a second passport without, in some instances, even having to reside in the country.
Dominica, known as the “nature island of the Caribbean” is one such country offering an easy way of acquiring a second passport. Ok, it’s going to cost you a bit more than one down the pub, but at least you can ditch the beard. They’ll also throw in a free meeting with the Prime Minister…well…it’s not quite free!
For a family donation of US$100,000.00 (about £70,000) into the Dominican economy in the way of a donation to the government, you can receive full citizenship of Dominica and second passports for yourself your spouse and 2 dependant children. The donation for a single person is US$75,000.00 (about £52,000). There are a few other requirements to be carried out as well, such as letters of application, copies of passports, birth and marriage certificates, police checks, income tax returns and a recommendation from your banker, but lets face it, if you’re going to donate US$100,000 to the Dominica Government you’re probably on pretty friendly terms with your bank manager. Once all of the paperwork’s been carried out (costing between US$15,000 – US$25,000) and due diligence checks completed (costing between US$ 3000-US$10,000) it’s time to meet the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica or with the Special Commission appointed by the Prime Minister for a personal interview.
It should then just be a 30 day wait to receive dual citizenship, your second passport and the advantages that’s going to bring. The Government of Dominica recognize dual citizenship, you’re not required to reside in Dominica and what’s more they won’t tell the country of your current citizenship or residency anything about it. A second passport from Dominica also allows visa free travel to over 100 countries. Dominica, by chance, also happens to have no inheritance, capital gains, gift or wealth taxes.
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