Passports

Applying for a second passport

Depending on your destination country, getting a second passport may require years of commitment before you are granted full citizenship. For example, in the UK, you might acquire an investor visa, spend a period of 2-5 years' continuous residence in the country, be granted indefinite leave to remain and then after a further 12 months be 'naturalised' and given a passport. We have successfully guided many clients and their families through this process, and it is always satisfying to see them gain acceptance in the country they want to call home.

Dual citizenship can provide families with more options and help protect their personal and financial freedom. Whether you are wanting to expand your investment horizons or get “citizenship insurance” for you and your family, we're here to counsel you through each stage.

Many believe that multiple citizenship is an important step to internationalising, safeguarding against hostile governments and making it easy to travel, giving you the best benefits and privileges offered by each country. Whatever the reason for your application, we will give our sound advice and clearly communicate all necessary information on how to get a second passport in the fastest way.

Citizenship by investment is one of the quickest ways of obtaining a second passport through economic citizenship, also known as getting citizen by investment. In some nations, notably Malta and several Caribbean nations, it is possible to become a citizen with immediate effect if you invest in the economy of the host country. This is where high-income individuals can get passports in exchange for monetary investment or donation.
Economic citizenship programs will legally award citizenship status faster than the traditional immigration route, so investors don't have to put their lives on hold. We have considerable experience in obtaining second passports for clients in all jurisdictions.
 

Can I get a second passport?

If you want to know how to get a second passport but you're unsure if you or your family are eligible, contact our team for advice today. At Withers, we have worked with people of all backgrounds, including high net worth individuals, business owners and entrepreneurs, special talent and creatives, as well as families seeking dual citizenship.

We work for you, looking after your interests from our global offices in the US, Europe and Asia-Pacific. With an international network of legal minds, our teams can tap into a hub of knowledge on local immigration laws and passport processes, ensuring that our clients have the best advice when they are ready to apply for citizenship.