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@@HigginsLawLLCWinterHaven Pay after success-never before! On the other side, u have to gather all papers, hand it over to "someone". Papers might be lost or nothing happens at all. Most part of the paper work is up to u, even if u pay a "small fortune". If u check for a visa, search engine will display all these useless "services". Better u contact the embassy!
Chile takes about 9 years to actually get citizenship. What I'm hearing from an expat group I'm in that has people applying. You apply after 5 years, it takes them 4 to 5 years to interview you and process.
I'm Panamanian my father, grandparents, great grandparents and great great grandparents were all born in Panama dating back from the early 1800s. I was born in the states. It took me 6years to get my Panamanian citizenship. It's a lot of bureaucracy and bullshit. It doesn't matter if you marry someone from Panama they don't give out citizenship. It doesn't matter how long you've lived there don't even try you're just wasting your time. The best you'll ever be in Panama for someone that's not Panamanian is just a permanent resident. I know by experience. Good luck getting anything in Panama no one gets the citizenship if you’re not Panamanian.
@@bigscott55 not easy to get citizenship. It takes about 5 years to be naturalized and it has to go through loke 5 government entities and often the paperworl is lost. Finally the president himself has to sign off on your request. I have a friend that has tried twice and both times paperwork got lost. I know another guy who is married to a Panamanian lady and has loved here for 35 years. He just got his citizenship a couple of months ago after trying twice in a span of like 20 years.
@@carefulconsumer8682 just show a passport which is the most convenient to enter that country. You are not expected nor are you required to go list all your citizenships and ids/passports.
Paraguay only allows dual citizenship with Italy and Spain. Nomad Capitalist consistently misses this. I'm an American and married a Paraguayan, and I can tell you I have worked a lot on this. Residency is much easier to obtain - though not as much as it used to be. But citizenship is another story unless you want to renounce what you have or have the Italian or Spanish citizenship. Paraguayan law allows the government to add to the list, so there is an established path to expanding the list, but that has to actually happen. Several years ago, the only allowed country was Spain, and then they added Italy, so a change could occur, but don't count on it. My wife actually appears to have Italian blood, and we're trying to get that citizenship through descent on her side for her and our kids and then later for me through marriage after meeting the requirements like the requisite proficiency in Italian. At that point, I'm hoping I could just apply as an Italian and have no problem. I'll also say they apparently don't check this for children of a Paraguayan as long as they are under 18 when applying. The official at one of the offices there told us in Paraguay they would then be viewed as Paraguayans if we got it for them as minors. I understand that approach to not be technically official but, rather, the practical way that things are done with that matter.
Interesting. I just became a dual US/Mex citizen and am moving to Spain for two years starting next month to gain Spanish citizenship. Once I become a triple US/Mex/Spanish citizen will I have to renounce my US/Mex citizenships if I were to ever want to pursue Paraguayn citizenship?
Thank you for the video, as per usual! Being in Buenos Aires, I can tell you that in some cases one can get an Argentian citizenship FASTER than 2 years!
@@meetimian3383 the timeline mainly depends on WHERE you apply. As Mr. Hammond mentioned, the citizenship cases decided by the court. You can apply in a court that is less busy, thus significantly reducing the timeline
Just saw a video of two seniors who lived in Uruguay and left because Uruguay, although they give a timeline for citizenship, is not granting citizenship. They have many friends who have lived there for years beyond the stated required time; however none have been granted citizenship.
Like most of these videos, there's talk about giving birth in the countries but NOTHING was mentioned about the military requirements in these countries for when the kids get older.
Just remember that Ecuador, Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, Belize and Cuba are the only Latin American countries with no visa-free access to the Schengen Area, and Colombia, Peru and Venezuela have no visa-free access to Ireland (which is part of the EU but not part of the Schengen agreement).
Colombians have visa free access to the UK as well. And the Colombia Embassy in Ireland is already working to lift the visa restrictions for Colombian citizens.
I’d love to see a video on the topic of, after a US citizen renounces and has relocated how often can they come back to visit the USA and for what duration before they again fall under the taxation of the USA?
In Uruguay (till now 2024), the passport you get say the previous nationality you used (in case you have more than one passport), doesn't show you are Uruguayan...so that makes confuse on immigration step in countries... I am really interested on Argentina, if I knew that before... I would live 2 years happy there, I like their Spanish, country etc
Brazil will be 3 years if you have invested more than 200,000 dollar in property. And Argentina 2 years and Brazil 3 years in 5 years you get both passport.
2 years to obtain Argentinian citizenship? What if one is a Spanish citizen? Is there a fast track to Argentinian citizenship if you hold a Spanish passport?
But with brazil you get the curly hair and big butt and amazon jaw line and the best sex ever. So 3 years and 200k is a small price to pay for paradise with women. I would know.
Thanks again Andrew for a concise and helpful presentation. Residency is a good first step, but looking ahead at which passport I might actually want will guide that first step. I am most interested in Uruguay and Argentina, since we have several friends there.
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Talk about safety. Especially political and financial instability. Would YOU set up a business there yourself? More importantly, would you stay there yourself?
Uruguay is very safe, especially if you're in Punta Del Este. Excellent banking system and tax incentives. Argentina is more volatile, but I love it here (Buenos Aires). I used to live in San Diego, CA before this.
There are only 3 stable countries in South America: Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. Relatively low crime, flexible taxes, economy open to trade, stable currency and solid banking system.
@@sotecluxan4221 I'd never put a foot on Mexican territory. Drug cartels run that country. Very unsafe. People who live there really applye the "ignorance is bliss" the Mexican police and army are very very corrupt as well
Nomad Capitalist systematically avoids Panama 🇵🇦 It’s incredible how they just jump above Panama every single time when every Latin American country knows the potential of Panama, the large expat community living in Panama and it’s benefits due to its low inflation rate, offshore banking, political stability and not to mention Panama utilize USD in its economy since 1904.
99% of people will only be able to get permanent residency in Panamá (green card). It's highly unlikely you'll be able to get citizenship due to papers getting lost and bureaucracy. Documents have to go through like 4 different government entities and finally the president has to sign it off.
Peru is actually easier to obtain citizenship in compared with its northern neighbor, Ecuador, as it has, as you mentioned a very strict residency component in comparison to Peru; and there are many similarities between Ecuador and Peru.
@@mariadavis3797 I know that but what about the tax implications in Mexico? If your taxes are taken out of your US paycheck to pay the IRS then how do you if you do at all, pay Mexican income tax?
Between Colombia and Ecuador, which country is safer? I'm planning on moving down soon from Canada and love both but I hear so many conflicting opinions regarding safety especially now in 2024.
I am from Colombia and I live in California. I visit my family in Bogotá every year, I have a home, and I am acquainted with the local culture and my whereabouts, so I enjoy doing some traveling and love the people and the family values. I am a dual citizen, retired, and I declare income tax in both countries but I reside in the United States so I pay more in the United States, though I pay property taxes in Colombia.
Historically, Ecuador had been one the safest countries in Latin America. But over the last years the the organized local crime backed up by Mexican cartels have increased their power and taking over the control of several parts of the country. The country did not prepare itself for the arrival of such cartels looking for an alternative place to dispatch drugs produced in nearby countries. Having lived and Colombia and returning once an year or bi-yearly, I can say it's a safe country if you're not an idiot. By "idiot" I mean the stupid gringo that is looking to snore the powder and hook up with hookers. Bogota safety has been compromised with the mass influx of Venezuelans but it's still fine if you live in the nicer neighbourhoods. I can't say about about cities, albeit I was impressed how Medellin rebuilt itself from its nasty and awful past. I found Medellin a cleaner and more organized city then Bogota, and with definetely cleaner air. It seems a quite progressive city still developing a lot but still carrying the history on its shoulders.
Article 37 of the Mexican constitution mentions that a naturalized Mexican can lose the Mexican citizenship if they reside for 5 years continuously outside of México. Does anyone know if that is applied in practice? And what if that person visits México for a few days or weeks within the 5 years, would that be sufficient to not lose the citizenship? In other words, what is the definition of “reside outside of México”? Is it “not living” in México or “not visiting” México? Thanks!
I'm already Argentinian and Italian, would it be a good idea to have a kid in the Caribbean? since I'm already a member of the Mercosur and the EU. At least my kid will have 3 passports
@@evanserickson I've heard many stories where they don't let women board the plane after a certain number of months of pregnancy to avoid that, besides, why would I give my kid US citizenship if there's worldwide taxation?
Banking is lousy in Chile and Argentina. People there keep their money in Uruguay where bureaucracy is lousy, at least expats. There are "tramites" in all 3.
You say you probably shouldn't get a Venezuelan passport but my wife is Venezuelan and I've been living here for almost 5 years I'm British and Irish I'm going to get the Venezuela passport
I have canadian and venezuelan passport. Recently went to Turkey, they were asking 100 us for visa on arrival for the Canadian passport. With the Venezuelan passport, no visa needed and the immigration officer let me in the country no questions asked.
He may have contradicted himself about Venezuela? Because I seem to remember not to long ago that he did a video entertaining the idea of getting passports outside of so-called West, right? 🤔
@@MaryGwenDungan I found it! The video titled 8 hidden gems. About 3 minutes in. It's broken up in parts and the part on least liveable cities. He discusses Caracas living conditions improving crime, gated communities and real estate for around $100k. He was going to keep an eye out. But there may be others because there's some overlap with talk about considering options outside of the Collective West.
Btw if you haven't already. I'm subscribed to the US Dept of States emails for the western hemisphere. There's a lot of information about diplomatic meetings, events and initiatives across the region that may be of value to you.
I can get one by descent from Nicaragua. Kinda got the short stick as far as the LATAM tier list but looking to turn that into Spain citizenship later on.
@@hmlqrt2716 Surprising tbh. Even less know it only applies to those that are citizens by birth. Won't work for naturalised citizens. Puerto Ricans got it so easy on that front since they actually qualify.
@@garrettmgunderson Pretty sure you just can't be naturalised. I qualified for the passport from birth so I shouldn't have any issues. Only thing that sucks is I have to go to Nicaragua to finish the process...
In Colombia, the Spanish test is waived if you're 65 or older ... so if you're on a retirement visa you can apply for citizenship after 5 years and over 65 no test.
Argentina is one of the few countries in the world where its citizens cannot renounce their citizenship, and there's no conscription in Costa Rica because there's no military to being with.
@@ElTropitronic Thank you. I think this video could be improved by identifying these factors for countries that show up green on their citizenship or tax map, e.g. Guatemala, Paraguay, etc.
Interesting! What about if you have a job; which, will required for you to flight frequently; while you're trying to get your citizenship!? Could you get an special, arrangement?
Not to be difficult, but Brazil and Ecuador and a few other countries seem very dangerous, another note is the hyperinflation high govt spending of countries like Argentina But I would be intersted in El Salvador
DOES PARAGUAY STILL HAVE PAPER RESIDENCY? IF NOT, HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO BE THERE TO KEEP MY RESIDENCY AND HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO BE THERE TO APPLY FOR CITIZENSHIP.
@@nomadcapitalistBlog is unclear. If you got Argentine heritage than you can become a citizen without waiting two years. However for other paths like investing and retirement visas. Do you have to be physically present in Argentina for two years? Or just occasionally visit to keep your residence permit active for two years?
Visa travel access is almost irrelevant in most cases. The issue is order, can my wife get out by herself after 9pm. Thats why Im choosing places like georgia turkey montenegro as 2nd 3rd citizenship
Not sure any longer Australians and Chileans can go to each country VISA free - as an Australian you need to apply for a VISA as a tourist. Think the rules have changed recently? The process for Australians has become a timely headache. Clearly some political dispute happening in the background…
A lot of talks, lot of excitements, but actually if you’re not so lazy most of the information he provides is really easy accessible. Just need a bit of digging. Do you really want to live in El Salvador with the gangs and social tensions, or in Argentina with its inflation 150% . Living is not a tourism. Listen his stories but do best for yourself.
If you are talking about linguistics you might call Surinam Dutch America? ( I guess). It's a South American country! The French Guyana belongs to France as part of its territory overseas, and the English Guyana is a free country! I don't think the Guyanas are considered Latin American, they are South American.
Considering Mercosur (similar to like an EU for South America), i believe the founding member nations are Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. So you'd probably want one of these passports as long as they don't restrict you from having other passports. I think some of these countries let you come with all your passports and keep them but once you become a citizen of theirs, they won't allow you to add more citizenships. Let me know if I'm correct on that and if that's a factor, Argentina might be the only real option.
I was Born in Havana, of 2 US citizens, have US passport, but very concerned many countries may still look skeptically upon my paperwork vis a vis residency… thoughts? My unusually titled birth certificate looks visually flimsy, imo.
The worst and useless citizenship is the Uruguayan . After 5/3 years you can became a “legal citizen”, that doesn’t mean your Uruguayan citizen . Your Uruguayan passport will say your nationality is the one you were born. Some Uruguayan passport are issued for legal citizen with URSS or Yugoslavia nationality . How you can explain any passport control that you’re not from the URSS or Yugoslavia . Even when you entering Uruguay , with your “false” Uruguayan passport , the country doesn’t accept their own passport on the automatic machines . You have to present your Uruguayan passport in the line along with any other foreigners . Don’t border to get Uruguayan legal citizenship, this legal status is more or less a work and live permit , rather than a citizenship . If you are legal Uruguayan citizen don’t have the legal right to be assisted by any Uruguayan consulate .
Most Latin American countries have areas that are very safe and areas that are very unsafe. Just like the US. I live in a suburb of Medellin and it is very safe and the people are wonderful. You wouldn’t live in a bad part of New Orleans, Saint Louis, LA or Chicago..same here.
@@kennethroth6757 Germans form the largest immigrant group globally far exceeding the other nationalities. They are the biggest ethnic group in the US.
Guatemala. Your index says it isn’t possible but a lot of people are misinformed on this. I am glad that you mentioned Guatemala on your video this time :) I will qualify for Guatemalan citizenship in a few years. My son was born in the US but also has Guatemalan citizenship through reporting consular birth, my wife is Guatemalan and could get US citizenship if she wanted. We know several people after I lived in Guatemala for four years who have dual citizenship. Both natural Guatemalan, natural USA and a few others. It is 5 years in Guatemala with no period more than 6 months gone or 10 years of residence without as much physical presence restrictions. Folks from CA4 countries qualify after 1 year. The law that seems it forbids dual in practice means you cannot esféricas your other citizenship without risk of loosing Guatemalan nationality. In other words, a Guatemalan national should not enter the country as a US Citizen. In reality though, immigration there really doesn’t care and we know several people who didn’t have time to renew their Guatemalan passport and just used there US passport to leave and enter and have no problems.
I'm American born and I hold Guatemalan citizenship by descent. It was really easy if you follow the next simple steps. Go to the county clerk and get some birth certificates. Then go to get it validate (it's at another building which name I don't remember) Then go with that to the local embassy/consular office of Guatemala and they will do their job. Next travel to Guatemala with the papers you got there, go to the exterior relations building which is close to the politecnic school in Guatemala City (the students there dress like nutcrackers) and in that building show the papers you got then they will send you to look for a verified translator to get the papers translated into Spanish (they will recommend the actual verified translators) Then they will send you with those paper to the RENAP central offices and if everything is good you'll be able to obtain a Guatemalan Birth Certificate and that's it, he or she will become Guatemalan Citizen. Next step if you want is to get the passport but that's up to you. I myself didn't got it. But I highly recommend to do so. Then if it's 18+ years work on your DPI (ID CARD) but that will take some time to arrive for me was more than a year.
Perhaps in the near future Nomad Capitalist can offer a somewhat comparable ‘lite’ version product / citizenship-passport for the unfortunate brokies out there who haven’t yet obtained that pitiful required 1M net worth Asking for a friend
I spent about a week in Buenos Aires in August. It's a great and friendly city. I hung out in central neighborhoods, Porto Madera, Recoletto, La Boca, etc. and never felt threatened. It's way more comfortable than anywhere in major US cities. So, if you have the means to support yourself and your family, or can secure a gainful employment that will allow you to buy or rent in a decent area, you don't need to worry. Having said that, some of the slums on the outskirts are horrendous. But just don't go there.
I wish I knew about Panama before spending so much time there. Although I did hear that with the new president things might change. Also its not that nobody gets it, they just really want people to live there.
Peru is the worst food in Latin America in my experience. Mexico and Colombia much better. But Thailand is far superior. Also Colombia will not award citizen to your baby if you are not already a resident. Peru is also becoming dubious about award residency to parents if bear a child there. Mexican citizenship can be accelerated by bearing a child there. Some countries such as Mexico do not require the history and language exam if 60+ age. Btw, I am surprised you forgot to mention Thailand is also jus soli, which many people do not realize.
Really??? I can see you have never lived or spent some time in Perú. There food is awesome and internationally recognized. The have one of the Best restaurants in the World.
@@Carlos-th1yt let me elaborate a bit about cuisine so you can understand better my perspective. Firstly, I like meat, fish and vegetables, not carbohydrates. Latin Americans are very much into carbs, which is probably why many of them are so overweight and look like they swallowed an elephant. What we found that all dishes in Peru are like a small portion of fish, seafood or meat with a huge amount of corn or rice. Even the soup has rice in it. We hate that. We want out soup to be for example greens and meat. In the grocery stores we could not even find many of the vegetables we like. Also the meat in Peru was often dry and not juicy. The Burger King in Medellin was dripping but in Lima, it was dry like cardboard. Also Medellin had huge amazing avocados but Peru often did not have them or very small and expensive. And Medellin had imported unseasoned Argentine bacon to die for. Peru groceries did not. Maybe we failed to find the most upscale grocery in Lima, where possibly there might have been more imported vegetables and meat. But frankly the entire trip was a hassle. Horrible traffic in Lima and entirely fell off the side of the world in Chiclayo where the food selection was puke worthy for us. Chiclayo had overflowing sewer systems where the entire road smelled of feces. Maybe the mountains of Peru where the indigenous live would be more interesting and we did not go there and we avoided the usual tourist locations.
@@Anonymint-vj7bt Dear Sir, I have lived in Perú for a couple of years, as I have been many to paisaland. But, I see you did not have the opportunity to find a finer supermarket, where you can purchase all kinds of finer fish, meat, and vegetables. Now, I do find Medellín a lovely and more refined city than Lima, with a rich and vibrant cultural cultural life, but as far as there food being healthier, I would strongly disagree. Let's start with Bandeja Paisa, if that is healthy food, what I learned in College about carbs and fats it was al wrong. You are very correct in assesing LATAM food as in general being filled with carbs. But, I would also pointout that the food in most countries is filled with carbs, maybe with Asían nations that have a more balanced diet. But, I would suggest to try to visit Buenos Aires for its rich cultural scene and Santiago for its more balanced food.
brazil can still be saved if they elect another government seems like brazil is like a more extreme version of the usa with its political drama .but the difference is that the government can just totally nullify what the previous one was doing and they don't care about things like free speech in brazil .but i would still avoid it because its very unpredictable same with pretty much all of Latin America. its basically like the west but with 3rd world issues there are not a lot of good reasons to move there .
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Sorry to say you are too expensive.
God bless anyone who manages to go thru all this bueracracy
or pay a small fortune for someone to do it for you
@@HigginsLawLLCWinterHaven Pay after success-never before! On the other side, u have to gather all papers, hand it over to "someone". Papers might be lost or nothing happens at all. Most part of the paper work is up to u, even if u pay a "small fortune". If u check for a visa, search engine will display all these useless "services". Better u contact the embassy!
... and costs. I personally find being a "minimalist" is easier.
I did it all my self in ecuador paid nobody was a nightmare but at the end got my perm residency
Chile takes about 9 years to actually get citizenship. What I'm hearing from an expat group I'm in that has people applying. You apply after 5 years, it takes them 4 to 5 years to interview you and process.
I think Argentina is a great option right now
What are the best platforms to be able to chat with expats in different countries?
@@idontcare9797Facebook is pretty good for that (as much as I hate Facebook). Most big cities have expat groups.
Yeah, but it’s a very good country with a very good passport
Immigrants @@idontcare9797
I'm Panamanian my father, grandparents, great grandparents and great great grandparents were all born in Panama dating back from the early 1800s. I was born in the states. It took me 6years to get my Panamanian citizenship. It's a lot of bureaucracy and bullshit. It doesn't matter if you marry someone from Panama they don't give out citizenship. It doesn't matter how long you've lived there don't even try you're just wasting your time. The best you'll ever be in Panama for someone that's not Panamanian is just a permanent resident. I know by experience. Good luck getting anything in Panama no one gets the citizenship if you’re not Panamanian.
im same as you, mother born there, i was born in the states. took us about 2 years back in the 90's. all depends on the lawyer you use.
@@bigscott55thank u for this
Or, a Colombian!?
I speak Spanish, once in a while 😊
I'll have to skip, Panama.
Once, upon a time...😂😅😊
Best is, to get a visa, immigrate, visa over-next place!
@@bigscott55 not easy to get citizenship. It takes about 5 years to be naturalized and it has to go through loke 5 government entities and often the paperworl is lost. Finally the president himself has to sign off on your request. I have a friend that has tried twice and both times paperwork got lost. I know another guy who is married to a Panamanian lady and has loved here for 35 years. He just got his citizenship a couple of months ago after trying twice in a span of like 20 years.
How do you use multiple passports when you travel? Can you do a video on that please?
@@carefulconsumer8682 just show a passport which is the most convenient to enter that country. You are not expected nor are you required to go list all your citizenships and ids/passports.
Paraguay only allows dual citizenship with Italy and Spain. Nomad Capitalist consistently misses this. I'm an American and married a Paraguayan, and I can tell you I have worked a lot on this. Residency is much easier to obtain - though not as much as it used to be. But citizenship is another story unless you want to renounce what you have or have the Italian or Spanish citizenship. Paraguayan law allows the government to add to the list, so there is an established path to expanding the list, but that has to actually happen. Several years ago, the only allowed country was Spain, and then they added Italy, so a change could occur, but don't count on it. My wife actually appears to have Italian blood, and we're trying to get that citizenship through descent on her side for her and our kids and then later for me through marriage after meeting the requirements like the requisite proficiency in Italian. At that point, I'm hoping I could just apply as an Italian and have no problem. I'll also say they apparently don't check this for children of a Paraguayan as long as they are under 18 when applying. The official at one of the offices there told us in Paraguay they would then be viewed as Paraguayans if we got it for them as minors. I understand that approach to not be technically official but, rather, the practical way that things are done with that matter.
Interesting. I just became a dual US/Mex citizen and am moving to Spain for two years starting next month to gain Spanish citizenship.
Once I become a triple US/Mex/Spanish citizen will I have to renounce my US/Mex citizenships if I were to ever want to pursue Paraguayn citizenship?
Do they actually check this? A lot of countries have laws against double citizenship, but most do not uphold them.
Thank you for sharing Bryan. Where do you live in Paraguay and where are you from USA ? 💛
In Uruguay ( Mercosur ) , citizenship allows you to go to live in other Mercosur States i read on the Net ? …….is this true ?
@@irvingflores4137 Mexico doesn't allow more than two though, if what I've read is correct
Thank you for the video, as per usual! Being in Buenos Aires, I can tell you that in some cases one can get an Argentian citizenship FASTER than 2 years!
How do you like Argentina? What's the best visa to go there?
What are those cases? Can you please explain
@@meetimian3383if you give birth in Argentina, the baby gets citizenship and passes it to both parents.
@@shamilampinga absolutely correct! But there are other avenues as well
@@meetimian3383 the timeline mainly depends on WHERE you apply. As Mr. Hammond mentioned, the citizenship cases decided by the court. You can apply in a court that is less busy, thus significantly reducing the timeline
Just saw a video of two seniors who lived in Uruguay and left because Uruguay, although they give a timeline for citizenship, is not granting citizenship. They have many friends who have lived there for years beyond the stated required time; however none have been granted citizenship.
Like most of these videos, there's talk about giving birth in the countries but NOTHING was mentioned about the military requirements in these countries for when the kids get older.
Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, Colombia, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Cuba have compulsory military service.
Just remember that Ecuador, Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, Belize and Cuba are the only Latin American countries with no visa-free access to the Schengen Area, and Colombia, Peru and Venezuela have no visa-free access to Ireland (which is part of the EU but not part of the Schengen agreement).
Venezuela doesn't have visa free access to the uk either
"no visa-free access" is a double negative and implies you need a visa to access. Which is it, visa-free or visa-required?
@@HoroRHit means visa-required
Ecuador is not really visa-free to EU/Schengen.
Colombians have visa free access to the UK as well. And the Colombia Embassy in Ireland is already working to lift the visa restrictions for Colombian citizens.
I’d love to see a video on the topic of, after a US citizen renounces and has relocated how often can they come back to visit the USA and for what duration before they again fall under the taxation of the USA?
In Uruguay (till now 2024), the passport you get say the previous nationality you used (in case you have more than one passport), doesn't show you are Uruguayan...so that makes confuse on immigration step in countries...
I am really interested on Argentina, if I knew that before... I would live 2 years happy there, I like their Spanish, country etc
Brazil will be 3 years if you have invested more than 200,000 dollar in property. And Argentina 2 years and Brazil 3 years in 5 years you get both passport.
2 years to obtain Argentinian citizenship? What if one is a Spanish citizen? Is there a fast track to Argentinian citizenship if you hold a Spanish passport?
But with brazil you get the curly hair and big butt and amazon jaw line and the best sex ever. So 3 years and 200k is a small price to pay for paradise with women. I would know.
@@irvingflores4137 No its 2 years for everyone
Can you keep your US citizenship, if you get an Argentina citizenship?
@@irvingflores4137 No rules is same 2 years is still fast. Yeah if you are born in Argentina then you can get Spainish citizenship in 2 years only.
Argentina is probably the most safe way and amazing quality of life
Absolutely adore Argentina
lol you’ll be surprised their country is broke 😂
- "Who doesn't like the Chileans?"
[Argentinians enter the chat]
[All latin america enters the chat]
Someone has a lot of South American history to study. 😊😊😊😊
Thanks again Andrew for a concise and helpful presentation. Residency is a good first step, but looking ahead at which passport I might actually want will guide that first step. I am most interested in Uruguay and Argentina, since we have several friends there.
Thank you for your comment! Both Uruguay and Argentina offer unique benefits. We’d be happy to help you and create a holistic plan. Feel free to reach out here, and our team will be ready to assist: nomadcapitalist.com/apply.
Talk about safety. Especially political and financial instability. Would YOU set up a business there yourself? More importantly, would you stay there yourself?
Latin America is not for opening businesses, it is for evading taxes and money laundering
Uruguay is very safe, especially if you're in Punta Del Este. Excellent banking system and tax incentives. Argentina is more volatile, but I love it here (Buenos Aires). I used to live in San Diego, CA before this.
There are only 3 stable countries in South America: Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. Relatively low crime, flexible taxes, economy open to trade, stable currency and solid banking system.
@@hernansalazar1382 Thought about Mexico, crime rate...hmmm.
@@sotecluxan4221 I'd never put a foot on Mexican territory. Drug cartels run that country. Very unsafe. People who live there really applye the "ignorance is bliss" the Mexican police and army are very very corrupt as well
Nomad Capitalist systematically avoids Panama 🇵🇦
It’s incredible how they just jump above Panama every single time when every Latin American country knows the potential of Panama, the large expat community living in Panama and it’s benefits due to its low inflation rate, offshore banking, political stability and not to mention Panama utilize USD in its economy since 1904.
99% of people will only be able to get permanent residency in Panamá (green card). It's highly unlikely you'll be able to get citizenship due to papers getting lost and bureaucracy. Documents have to go through like 4 different government entities and finally the president has to sign it off.
Peru is actually easier to obtain citizenship in compared with its northern neighbor, Ecuador, as it has, as you mentioned a very strict residency component in comparison to Peru; and there are many similarities between Ecuador and Peru.
Does argentina allow people to get a passport as a resident?
I put in my paperwork for Chilean citizenship before the coof and the riots, and I am still waiting for my "letter of naturalization".
Got any more info on Ecuador?
I wonder what the tax implications are for US citizens living in Mexico on a residency visa and working remotely for a US company?
@@mariadavis3797 I know that but what about the tax implications in Mexico? If your taxes are taken out of your US paycheck to pay the IRS then how do you if you do at all, pay Mexican income tax?
Between Colombia and Ecuador, which country is safer? I'm planning on moving down soon from Canada and love both but I hear so many conflicting opinions regarding safety especially now in 2024.
Following this I have the same questions
I am from Colombia and I live in California. I visit my family in Bogotá every year, I have a home, and I am acquainted with the local culture and my whereabouts, so I enjoy doing some traveling and love the people and the family values. I am a dual citizen, retired, and I declare income tax in both countries but I reside in the United States so I pay more in the United States, though I pay property taxes in Colombia.
Wow, Ok thanks for the feedback 👍.
Historically, Ecuador had been one the safest countries in Latin America. But over the last years the the organized local crime backed up by Mexican cartels have increased their power and taking over the control of several parts of the country. The country did not prepare itself for the arrival of such cartels looking for an alternative place to dispatch drugs produced in nearby countries. Having lived and Colombia and returning once an year or bi-yearly, I can say it's a safe country if you're not an idiot. By "idiot" I mean the stupid gringo that is looking to snore the powder and hook up with hookers.
Bogota safety has been compromised with the mass influx of Venezuelans but it's still fine if you live in the nicer neighbourhoods. I can't say about about cities, albeit I was impressed how Medellin rebuilt itself from its nasty and awful past. I found Medellin a cleaner and more organized city then Bogota, and with definetely cleaner air. It seems a quite progressive city still developing a lot but still carrying the history on its shoulders.
Colombia is safer than Ecuador with a substantial better quality of life
LOVE COLOMBIA, ARGENTINA, PERU, GUATEMALA, COSTA RICA
Article 37 of the Mexican constitution mentions that a naturalized Mexican can lose the Mexican citizenship if they reside for 5 years continuously outside of México.
Does anyone know if that is applied in practice?
And what if that person visits México for a few days or weeks within the 5 years, would that be sufficient to not lose the citizenship?
In other words, what is the definition of “reside outside of México”? Is it “not living” in México or “not visiting” México?
Thanks!
I'm already Argentinian and Italian, would it be a good idea to have a kid in the Caribbean? since I'm already a member of the Mercosur and the EU. At least my kid will have 3 passports
That is kinda pointless unless u have business and need low tax
@@heenri1options
Have a kid in the usa
Have a kid in Canada or the USA. It’s not illegal to do birth tourism.
@@evanserickson I've heard many stories where they don't let women board the plane after a certain number of months of pregnancy to avoid that, besides, why would I give my kid US citizenship if there's worldwide taxation?
Banking is lousy in Chile and Argentina. People there keep their money in Uruguay where bureaucracy is lousy, at least expats. There are "tramites" in all 3.
No reason you have to bank in the country you are living in.
Bank in bitcoin
@@weswizkid1657 High charge for withdrawals?
You say you probably shouldn't get a Venezuelan passport but my wife is Venezuelan and I've been living here for almost 5 years I'm British and Irish I'm going to get the Venezuela passport
@@MaryGwenDungan Venezuela allows Dual Citizenship I see it as a protection so that I won't be separated from my spouse in case of a Black Swan event
I have canadian and venezuelan passport. Recently went to Turkey, they were asking 100 us for visa on arrival for the Canadian passport. With the Venezuelan passport, no visa needed and the immigration officer let me in the country no questions asked.
He may have contradicted himself about Venezuela? Because I seem to remember not to long ago that he did a video entertaining the idea of getting passports outside of so-called West, right? 🤔
@@MaryGwenDungan I found it! The video titled 8 hidden gems. About 3 minutes in. It's broken up in parts and the part on least liveable cities. He discusses Caracas living conditions improving crime, gated communities and real estate for around $100k. He was going to keep an eye out. But there may be others because there's some overlap with talk about considering options outside of the Collective West.
Btw if you haven't already. I'm subscribed to the US Dept of States emails for the western hemisphere. There's a lot of information about diplomatic meetings, events and initiatives across the region that may be of value to you.
Do you have to go to the military if you get Brazilian citizenship?
No
Remember that in Uruguay there is not universal taxes
I can get one by descent from Nicaragua. Kinda got the short stick as far as the LATAM tier list but looking to turn that into Spain citizenship later on.
Good idea very few people in latin america know about the fast track spanish citizenship
@@hmlqrt2716 Surprising tbh. Even less know it only applies to those that are citizens by birth. Won't work for naturalised citizens. Puerto Ricans got it so easy on that front since they actually qualify.
For the Spain thing doesn’t it require you to be actually born in the LATAM country?
@@garrettmgunderson Pretty sure you just can't be naturalised. I qualified for the passport from birth so I shouldn't have any issues. Only thing that sucks is I have to go to Nicaragua to finish the process...
I have Brazilian passport and I’ve read that if Brazilians with residence in Spain for 2 years they can get citizenship
I want a citizenship without language requirement.
carribean (8 countrys), colombia, panama, costa rica
@@PolishBehemothI thought Andrew just mentioned in this video that you would be tested on your Spanish fluidity for Colombian citizenship?
In Colombia, the Spanish test is waived if you're 65 or older ... so if you're on a retirement visa you can apply for citizenship after 5 years and over 65 no test.
Argentina doesn’t test language knowledge in 90% of cases. And for other 10% you just need to change the court. Get a good local advocate!
Guyana or Belize maybe ? but spanish is quite easy
Where do I get resistance permit quickly for like 50,000 home? I am Ethiopian
what is wrong with Panama?
Ecuador?
What about the four letter country???😢😮😅
Which of these countries have military conscription? And will you be barred from renouncing a citizenship?
Argentina is one of the few countries in the world where its citizens cannot renounce their citizenship, and there's no conscription in Costa Rica because there's no military to being with.
This is a good question I hadn't thought of.
@@ElTropitronic Thank you. I think this video could be improved by identifying these factors for countries that show up green on their citizenship or tax map, e.g. Guatemala, Paraguay, etc.
Interesting!
What about if you have a job; which, will required for you to flight frequently; while you're trying to get your citizenship!?
Could you get an special, arrangement?
Great question.
Not to be difficult, but Brazil and Ecuador and a few other countries seem very dangerous, another note is the hyperinflation high govt spending of countries like Argentina
But I would be intersted in El Salvador
Brazil has areas that are supposed to be very safe. Florianopolis for example.
Argentina has really gotten their inflation and debt under control. They've eliminated government agencies and curtailed government spending.
I live in Ecuador. Where I live I more safe than many places in the US. Don't believe the hype. From here it looks like the US is a banana republic.
@@d.f.9064 I could believe it
SEEM dangerous? Another couch potato dreamer who will never leave their country 😂
DOES PARAGUAY STILL HAVE PAPER RESIDENCY? IF NOT, HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO BE THERE TO KEEP MY RESIDENCY AND HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO BE THERE TO APPLY FOR CITIZENSHIP.
The only ones worth it really are: Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, El Salvador, Costa Rica
Actually if you have a Chilean passport u still need a visa to go to Australia(but not new Zeeland for some reason)
Nope, not anymore.
What about Ecuador
I'm sure it's impossible when you have a record though to get a second citizenship.
Greetings 😊Thank you all🎋
Do you have to live in Argentina for 2 years to get citzenship?
You can read our blog about it: nomadcapitalist.com/global-citizen/second-passport/how-to-get-argentina-citizenship-and-residency/
@@nomadcapitalistBlog is unclear. If you got Argentine heritage than you can become a citizen without waiting two years.
However for other paths like investing and retirement visas. Do you have to be physically present in Argentina for two years? Or just occasionally visit to keep your residence permit active for two years?
Visa travel access is almost irrelevant in most cases. The issue is order, can my wife get out by herself after 9pm. Thats why Im choosing places like georgia turkey montenegro as 2nd 3rd citizenship
Turkey? Turkey is the only country on Earth to pull out from Istanbul Convention to eradicate violence against women.
Not sure any longer Australians and Chileans can go to each country VISA free - as an Australian you need to apply for a VISA as a tourist. Think the rules have changed recently? The process for Australians has become a timely headache. Clearly some political dispute happening in the background…
Good afternoon. Do you have any advice for UK citizens wanting to keep online sales safe but out of the UK? Thank you.
A lot of talks, lot of excitements, but actually if you’re not so lazy most of the information he provides is really easy accessible. Just need a bit of digging. Do you really want to live in El Salvador with the gangs and social tensions, or in Argentina with its inflation 150% . Living is not a tourism. Listen his stories but do best for yourself.
How many citizenship the American can get once they have already dual citizenship
Argentina is like hotel California. You can check out anytime you like but you can never leave
Is Surinam actually Latin? Isn't Dutch the official language?
I believe the Netherlands may have been within the Roman Empire?
If you are talking about linguistics you might call Surinam Dutch America? ( I guess). It's a South American country!
The French Guyana belongs to France as part of its territory overseas, and the English Guyana is a free country!
I don't think the Guyanas are considered Latin American, they are South American.
For Indians is there an option for dual citizenship?
Considering Mercosur (similar to like an EU for South America), i believe the founding member nations are Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. So you'd probably want one of these passports as long as they don't restrict you from having other passports. I think some of these countries let you come with all your passports and keep them but once you become a citizen of theirs, they won't allow you to add more citizenships. Let me know if I'm correct on that and if that's a factor, Argentina might be the only real option.
Are there any citizenships that allow you to stay in the schengen zone longer than the 90 days?
Thank you 💡
Colombia?
I would like a few extra passports but not be taxed on my income.
Is it even faster than European countries like Germany, Spain and Portugal??
" Nobody wants to be Cuban, thats a red flag. "
Ahahahhahhahah xD
I didn’t hear him mention Haiti. 🤔
i didnt hear him mention venezuela either. Some counteys are just shit. Its a fact of life.
@@PolishBehemoth No, He mentioned Venezuela, VERY briefly 😂
@@sc100ott i said mention for going there. I thought he said DONT GO to venezuela?
I was Born in Havana, of 2 US citizens, have US passport, but very concerned many countries may still look skeptically upon my paperwork vis a vis residency… thoughts? My unusually titled birth certificate looks visually flimsy, imo.
I am the average joe
No, I am
I am the average Joe
I am too. That's why I did Panama for $5,000. Mexico was $10,000.
Raton? Is that spelled correctly?
Roatán, an island of Honduras
Roatan
How about Uruguay ?
Here you can see the video about Uruguay: ua-cam.com/video/JN6JhqFusPQ/v-deo.html
Great passport, soon to be visa free to USA
I already got Colombian thru my parents. Does that allow me to get easier resident in Peru or Argentina.
No
No, too much stigma, plus political rivalries.
You'll be welcome in Ecuador though.
As a proud Cuban now American i have to agree no one wants be cuban lol😂 hey I guess we can always try the Spain option for an EU citizenship
What is happening in Brazil? Lets ask Alexander.
Prins pils
Nicaragua now has mandatory covid vaxxination EVERY year..! A russian vaxxine..and this is on 2024..!
So glad Nic isn't even on my radar! 😜
Do u have a country I can get my citizenship just in airport and then leave again???
Great Video, packed with info. Thanks.
Thank you!
This gives me hope I can escape the West, thank you Andrew
The worst and useless citizenship is the Uruguayan . After 5/3 years you can became a “legal citizen”, that doesn’t mean your Uruguayan citizen . Your Uruguayan passport will say your nationality is the one you were born. Some Uruguayan passport are issued for legal citizen with URSS or Yugoslavia nationality . How you can explain any passport control that you’re not from the URSS or Yugoslavia . Even when you entering Uruguay , with your “false” Uruguayan passport , the country doesn’t accept their own passport on the automatic machines . You have to present your Uruguayan passport in the line along with any other foreigners . Don’t border to get Uruguayan legal citizenship, this legal status is more or less a work and live permit , rather than a citizenship . If you are legal Uruguayan citizen don’t have the legal right to be assisted by any Uruguayan consulate .
If it were the right person and country I would consider citizenship by marriage. Especially in one of the Spanish speaking countries.
It's strange that boats all over the world are getting Panamanian ownership.
I absolutely adore Latin America and want to become a dual citizen, as a 24 year old woman, guess it's time to find a man to marry down there! Lol
Are you cute?
Its not about traveling. Its about how safe is latin countries..
and it is not safe
Most Latin American countries have areas that are very safe and areas that are very unsafe. Just like the US. I live in a suburb of Medellin and it is very safe and the people are wonderful. You wouldn’t live in a bad part of New Orleans, Saint Louis, LA or Chicago..same here.
Lol
@@twoheadedrooster9659 the country is safe when your safety does not depend on your income - USA is not safe country as well
South countries, (Uruguay, Argentina and Chile) are safe
I’m Canadian. Why should I get a second passeport? I don’t get it
@fredic if you don’t get it then it’s not for you . Canada economy is not good right now. Good luck or bonne chance 😊
To escape Trudeau's dystopian nightmare.
Stay in turd country
The problem with Argentina is that is full of Argentinians 😂
Trust me I'm Argentinian!🧐😂
ZEN: You're a genius!
It has a high % of Germans
@@kennethroth6757 Germans form the largest immigrant group globally far exceeding the other nationalities. They are the biggest ethnic group in the US.
I dont think Chiles passport will keep in the waiver program for long, specially if Trumps wins. Its already about to lose its status
I don't think so, cause USA wants to invest in a seaport in Punta Arenas to counterbalence the one the chinese just built i Perú.
Venezuela does not have a present, but do have a future.
I'm looking for a spouse, so maybe Argentina or Brazil is for me. 😊
Guatemala. Your index says it isn’t possible but a lot of people are misinformed on this. I am glad that you mentioned Guatemala on your video this time :)
I will qualify for Guatemalan citizenship in a few years. My son was born in the US but also has Guatemalan citizenship through reporting consular birth, my wife is Guatemalan and could get US citizenship if she wanted. We know several people after I lived in Guatemala for four years who have dual citizenship. Both natural Guatemalan, natural USA and a few others. It is 5 years in Guatemala with no period more than 6 months gone or 10 years of residence without as much physical presence restrictions. Folks from CA4 countries qualify after 1 year.
The law that seems it forbids dual in practice means you cannot esféricas your other citizenship without risk of loosing Guatemalan nationality. In other words, a Guatemalan national should not enter the country as a US Citizen.
In reality though, immigration there really doesn’t care and we know several people who didn’t have time to renew their Guatemalan passport and just used there US passport to leave and enter and have no problems.
I'm American born and I hold Guatemalan citizenship by descent.
It was really easy if you follow the next simple steps.
Go to the county clerk and get some birth certificates.
Then go to get it validate (it's at another building which name I don't remember)
Then go with that to the local embassy/consular office of Guatemala and they will do their job.
Next travel to Guatemala with the papers you got there, go to the exterior relations building which is close to the politecnic school in Guatemala City (the students there dress like nutcrackers) and in that building show the papers you got then they will send you to look for a verified translator to get the papers translated into Spanish (they will recommend the actual verified translators)
Then they will send you with those paper to the RENAP central offices and if everything is good you'll be able to obtain a Guatemalan Birth Certificate and that's it, he or she will become Guatemalan Citizen.
Next step if you want is to get the passport but that's up to you.
I myself didn't got it.
But I highly recommend to do so.
Then if it's 18+ years work on your DPI (ID CARD) but that will take some time to arrive for me was more than a year.
They may be pieacfull outwardly but thay have had a history of internal chaouse with polutics and crime.
There's nowhere to hide. Chile is going more WEF.
chile is awesome! the south is incredible, travel more and see
Perhaps in the near future Nomad Capitalist can offer a somewhat comparable ‘lite’ version product / citizenship-passport for the unfortunate brokies out there who haven’t yet obtained that pitiful required 1M net worth
Asking for a friend
why does it have to be brokies? why not just middle class people?
@@PolishBehemoth middle class people are basically brokies too.
@@PolishBehemoth the comment is intertwined with self deprecating dry humour
I give no tips, proud of it. Conspiracy of Congress of not paying a fair wage. Change the law, Don't make us subsidize your income
I would like to move to Argentina but I am concern with the crime rate. Should I be?
I spent about a week in Buenos Aires in August. It's a great and friendly city. I hung out in central neighborhoods, Porto Madera, Recoletto, La Boca, etc. and never felt threatened. It's way more comfortable than anywhere in major US cities. So, if you have the means to support yourself and your family, or can secure a gainful employment that will allow you to buy or rent in a decent area, you don't need to worry. Having said that, some of the slums on the outskirts are horrendous. But just don't go there.
I wish I knew about Panama before spending so much time there. Although I did hear that with the new president things might change. Also its not that nobody gets it, they just really want people to live there.
I have lived there for 8 years nothing changes , but it's a good place for Taxes
@@davidwilliam4952 did you get the citizenship?
@@burnout486 no it was a nightmare
@@davidwilliam4952Panama is a good option for permanent residency but that’s it. It’s a little harder now. Great diverse country to live in.
Living in Argentina, does the British occupied Ilas Malvinas count?
No
Bolivia is dying, and I have to get out!!!
The way the USA is going, i suspect that LATAM will become more desirable and safer. Especially with our gov letting all their criminals in
is this video AI generated ?
No.
Dominican Republic is the best option for a second passport.
Fourth!
Peru is the worst food in Latin America in my experience. Mexico and Colombia much better. But Thailand is far superior. Also Colombia will not award citizen to your baby if you are not already a resident. Peru is also becoming dubious about award residency to parents if bear a child there. Mexican citizenship can be accelerated by bearing a child there. Some countries such as Mexico do not require the history and language exam if 60+ age. Btw, I am surprised you forgot to mention Thailand is also jus soli, which many people do not realize.
Interesting info thank you, I want to birth my future kids somewhere in Latin America
Really??? I can see you have never lived or spent some time in Perú. There food is awesome and internationally recognized. The have one of the Best restaurants in the World.
The name of the restaurant is Central.
@@Carlos-th1yt let me elaborate a bit about cuisine so you can understand better my perspective. Firstly, I like meat, fish and vegetables, not carbohydrates. Latin Americans are very much into carbs, which is probably why many of them are so overweight and look like they swallowed an elephant. What we found that all dishes in Peru are like a small portion of fish, seafood or meat with a huge amount of corn or rice. Even the soup has rice in it. We hate that. We want out soup to be for example greens and meat. In the grocery stores we could not even find many of the vegetables we like. Also the meat in Peru was often dry and not juicy. The Burger King in Medellin was dripping but in Lima, it was dry like cardboard. Also Medellin had huge amazing avocados but Peru often did not have them or very small and expensive. And Medellin had imported unseasoned Argentine bacon to die for. Peru groceries did not. Maybe we failed to find the most upscale grocery in Lima, where possibly there might have been more imported vegetables and meat. But frankly the entire trip was a hassle. Horrible traffic in Lima and entirely fell off the side of the world in Chiclayo where the food selection was puke worthy for us. Chiclayo had overflowing sewer systems where the entire road smelled of feces. Maybe the mountains of Peru where the indigenous live would be more interesting and we did not go there and we avoided the usual tourist locations.
@@Anonymint-vj7bt Dear Sir, I have lived in Perú for a couple of years, as I have been many to paisaland. But, I see you did not have the opportunity to find a finer supermarket, where you can purchase all kinds of finer fish, meat, and vegetables. Now, I do find Medellín a lovely and more refined city than Lima, with a rich and vibrant cultural cultural life, but as far as there food being healthier, I would strongly disagree. Let's start with Bandeja Paisa, if that is healthy food, what I learned in College about carbs and fats it was al wrong. You are very correct in assesing LATAM food as in general being filled with carbs. But, I would also pointout that the food in most countries is filled with carbs, maybe with Asían nations that have a more balanced diet. But, I would suggest to try to visit Buenos Aires for its rich cultural scene and Santiago for its more balanced food.
.. .. u can’t demonise russia ok..!
You're right! Russia demonizes itself without help from anyone!
I heard that Brazil is moving towards communism and dictatorship! Can you make videos on Brazil's situation?
brazil can still be saved if they elect another government seems like brazil is like a more extreme version of the usa with its political drama .but the difference is that the government can just totally nullify what the previous one was doing and they don't care about things like free speech in brazil .but i would still avoid it because its very unpredictable same with pretty much all of Latin America. its basically like the west but with 3rd world issues there are not a lot of good reasons to move there .
Yes but its not too late, it'd be a nice option if they fix their political landscape.