Four ways to get a second passport 

There are numerous benefits of having a second passport from travel freedom to economic freedom. You name it and you can get a lot of benefits from a second passport. However, today we are not going to discuss the benefits of a second passport but we are going to take a look at options that allows you to have a second passport. There are four major and legal ways to get a second passport. Let’s take a look at them and then you can decide which way is best for you. 

Second passport through ancestry 

Getting a second passport is not an easy task however, if you are from a lucky bloodline and your ancestors are from a certain country that allows you to have a second passport by claiming your blood right you are the lucky one. To get a second passport through ancestry is by showing the proof that you are parents, grandparents, or even in some cases your great-grandparents are from the country from which you are looking to get a second passport. 

If you are from a lucky bloodline then you can get a second passport in very less time and at a low cost. All you have to do is to prove your lineage to your ancestors. You have to prove that the bloodline is not lost and they passed the citizenship to their next descent. In case your grandparents were the ones with the nationality of a certain county they must have passed the citizenship to your parents. 

The process and time vary from country to country. However, there are a few basic things that you need to keep in mind while applying for a second passport through ancestry. The first thing you need to demonstrate is that you and your ancestors have an unbroken lineage. If you have that you are the lucky one and now you can work on documents. The documents for acquiring a second passport through descent depend on the country however, they have similarities in things that you should provide your valid birth certificate, a passport, and your marriage certificate. However, the government of a certain country can ask for more documents which you need to keep ready in time. Know that getting a second passport through ancestry can take some time so, in the meanwhile, you should gather all the documents and notarize them and also if possible translate them to the language of the country you are seeking to get a second passport from. The first step to getting a second passport through ancestry is to contact the nearest consulate of the country you are trying to get in. 

Second passport through naturalization 

In this process, you have to spend your time in a certain country for a certain period of time. Obtaining the second passport through naturalization heavily depends on the time you have to spend in the country. It is also a cheap way as you are investing your time in the country and living and working there. However, the process vary from country to country some are lenient and give residency much quicker than other countries. So, choose the country wisely which allows you to stay for lower period of time and gives you citizenship after certain period of time. The average of least time you need to spend in some country is five years. So, plan accordingly. 

So, getting a second passport through naturalization is time taking process and you need to show strong ties to the country. However, it is the cheapest way to get a second passport as time is the money here. 

Second passport through by investment 

This is the most expensive way however most sought and very quick than other methods to get a second passport. As you are investing your money you will be treated highly in this process. The process of getting a second passport by investment depends on the investment you are making in the country for the exchange of a passport. Usually, you have to spend a certain amount in terms of donations to the country you are trying to get a second passport from. However, if you are not into donations you have other options like investing in real estate that is approved by the government. Moreover, you can invest in business instruments that can give you long-term benefits, and in exchange, you can get a second passport as well. 

If you are choosing this route you should note that you do not need to have a lot of documents to fill. The citizenship through investment is the most easy one as you are spending hefty amount to get a second citizenship. The amount vary from country to country so, choose the country according to your budget. 

So, to get a second passport via the investment option you need to have a substantial amount in your hand as this way is expensive but sure and also the quickest one. 

Second passport through flexibility 

This is the option for those who are lazy one, however, flexible. The flexibility means here that you are flexible enough to open the options to do foreign marriage and obtain a second passport through this route. Moreover, you can obtain a second passport by adopting a child from a certain country and get a second passport in this way. However, the ways vary from country to country. There is another way that you can get a second passport by having a child in a certain country. Like giving birth in a certain country to get a second passport. 

So, if you have no blood ties you cannot obtain a passport through ancestry, also if you have no money to invest and moreover you do not want to spend your time in a certain country for years then this way you can get a second passport. This is the most easy way however, you need to be flexible about it. Some countries have leniency in giving a second passport to parents who have e child in their country somare restricted so, choose the country wisely. The easiest country to get a second passport is Brazil through giving birth to a child in their country.