In most countries, a foreigner, if he meets certain criteria, can obtain a permanent residence permit. This gives him the right to live in the country, however, he remains limited in rights compared to citizens. For example, he cannot vote and be elected, and also does not have the right to occupy a number of positions, in some countries he will not be accepted, for example, to work in a school or in the police. But for a person born in another country, there is an opportunity to obtain citizenship under certain conditions.
It is necessary
- - passport;
- - document on official residence in the country;
- - documents confirming income or family ties with the citizens of the country.
Instructions
Step 1
Find out the conditions for obtaining citizenship of the country of your choice. They can be quite different. In European countries, it is usually required to live in the territory for a certain period, to be integrated into society - to have a job or family relationship with a citizen of the country, to be law-abiding, to know the local language. In some countries, for example, in Switzerland, the requirements are more stringent - for example, you need to live for several years in one canton, if you move, the waiting period for citizenship is doubled. There are countries where it is very difficult to obtain citizenship. An example is Japan, where most of the naturalized foreigners were able to obtain their status only after marriage with a local resident. In a number of countries, a necessary requirement is a certain religion. For example, only a Muslim can obtain Saudi Arabian citizenship.
Step 2
Find out if your country of choice allows dual citizenship. For example, in order to become a citizen of the homeland.
Step 3
Gather the documents required to obtain the desired status. In addition to the Russian passport, you will have to present to the official authorities a residence permit, a birth certificate, in some cases also birth certificates of your parents, their marriage certificate, a police clearance certificate in your home country, documents about your income, a marriage certificate and the birth of children … All documents in Russian must be translated into the local language and certified by a notary or a special translator.
Step 4
Apply for citizenship. Usually they are accepted by the ministry or agency dealing with immigration. The review of your papers will most likely take a long time, sometimes up to several years. Immigration officials may make appointments and interviews for you to better understand your motives for obtaining citizenship.
