Exploring citizenship through matrimony is a one-of-a-kind and captivating adventure. We look at 17 countries where saying ‘I do’ might lead to citizenship.
The concept of attaining citizenship through marriage has grown in popularity around the world, providing couples with an exciting path to a shared future.
Let’s take a closer look at each of these 17 nations and the unique opportunities they offer for couples pursuing citizenship.
Uruguay & Dominica
Uruguay, which has a strong economy, offers citizenship to Uruguayan nationals after three years of marriage. Dominica, a Caribbean jewel, offers the possibility of citizenship by marriage, luring people to a life of financial incentives and natural beauty after three years of marriage.
Sweden & Germany
Sweden welcomes couples married to Swedish nationals or in registered partnerships who have lived together for three years. Germany, a highly developed European country, provides a three-year term for wives of registered same-sex partners of German citizens.
US, UK, Netherlands, and Slovenia
The United States, famed for its numerous opportunities, requires three years of legal permanent residency and cohabitation before granting citizenship through marriage. Ireland provides an opportunistic option by granting citizenship through naturalization after three years of marriage or civil partnership.
The United Kingdom stands out as a fast-track option, allowing couples to get citizenship through naturalization after living there for at least three years. The Netherlands gives citizenship after three years of marriage or registered partnership, with an emphasis on cohabitation. Slovenia offers a speedier path.
Chile, Grenada, Bolivia, Peru, and Argentina.
Chile focuses on family reunion, awarding citizenship after two years of marriage and cohabitation. Grenada, an alluring Caribbean location, allows couples who married after February 6, 1974, to apply for citizenship after two years.
Bolivia, while not offering many direct citizenship programs, promotes marriage as a streamlined option that reduces the average residency requirement to two years. Peru simplifies the procedure further by granting citizenship after two years of marriage. Argentina, with its rich culture and affordable prices, grants citizenship after two years of marriage, which provides several privileges.
Spain, Belize, and Luxembourg
Spain, a cultural treat, allows citizenship after one year of lawful marriage and has a great standard of living at a reasonable cost. Belize, a tropical refuge, grants citizenship after one year of marriage to a Belizean national, combining a great climate with low living costs.
