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Toughest countries for citizenship and residency

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Toughest countries for citizenship and residency
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17/09/2026 06:30 ‧ 4 weeks ago | StarsInsider

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Securing a second passport or permanent residency is a goal for millions, but certain nations make the process almost impossible. From decades-long residency mandates and strict cultural integration tests to total bans on dual nationality, navigating these global borders requires extraordinary patience and proof of exceptional merit.

From elite tax havens to strict global borders, click on to discover some of the world’s toughest countries for citizenship and residency.

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