EU Citizenship
Apr 3, 2017, 6:11 am
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Apr 3, 2017, 12:26 pm
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For example Embassy and Consulates employ local labour but for low level clerical tasks etc. They are not going to employ you as a policeman or customs officer. And it's not a way to get early citizenship.
Have you actually looked to see what jobs are on offer in Saint Pierre? Do any match your skills in 'web dev'?
I'm begining to wonder about your sanity.
Apr 3, 2017, 3:31 pm
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You may be able to move to Svalbard (no visa required) and get Norwegian citizenship after living there fore seven years... good luck.
Apr 3, 2017, 5:35 pm
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Apr 3, 2017, 6:19 pm
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Depend on where you invest. Probably a lot of new Cyprian/Spanish citizens that lost their investments over the last couple of years. A good lawyer (and preparation) can save lots of your money in the divorce. The same can't be said about the investments done in order to become citizen.
And ironically the money, you spend to become a citizen, could actually be spend building a proper life in the country of which you want to become a citizen. A couple of millions buy you a nice flat in France/Germany/London and leave enough start-up capital for you business. Meanwhile you could learn the language and culture and pass the tests eventually.
A couple of friends did acquire a second citizenship even though it has absolutely no advantage to them. They just felt, that they identified with the nation they are living in.
And ironically the money, you spend to become a citizen, could actually be spend building a proper life in the country of which you want to become a citizen. A couple of millions buy you a nice flat in France/Germany/London and leave enough start-up capital for you business. Meanwhile you could learn the language and culture and pass the tests eventually.
A couple of friends did acquire a second citizenship even though it has absolutely no advantage to them. They just felt, that they identified with the nation they are living in.
Apr 3, 2017, 6:44 pm
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You're all wasting your time with the OP ... he's either woefully and/or willfully misguided and is unwilling and/or unable to understand rational responses.
Apr 4, 2017, 5:49 am
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Depend on where you invest. Probably a lot of new Cyprian/Spanish citizens that lost their investments over the last couple of years. A good lawyer (and preparation) can save lots of your money in the divorce. The same can't be said about the investments done in order to become citizen.
And ironically the money, you spend to become a citizen, could actually be spend building a proper life in the country of which you want to become a citizen. A couple of millions buy you a nice flat in France/Germany/London and leave enough start-up capital for you business. Meanwhile you could learn the language and culture and pass the tests eventually.
A couple of friends did acquire a second citizenship even though it has absolutely no advantage to them. They just felt, that they identified with the nation they are living in.
And ironically the money, you spend to become a citizen, could actually be spend building a proper life in the country of which you want to become a citizen. A couple of millions buy you a nice flat in France/Germany/London and leave enough start-up capital for you business. Meanwhile you could learn the language and culture and pass the tests eventually.
A couple of friends did acquire a second citizenship even though it has absolutely no advantage to them. They just felt, that they identified with the nation they are living in.
Given governments seem to be finding more and more excuses to deny/revoke passports or even citizenship, collecting citizenships can be a very effective way to try to maximize freedom.
Apr 7, 2017, 11:57 am
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I honestly don't see this happening, but it is funny and it would make Canada part of the EU. I would not need to do anything to get an EU Passport...
BBC News: Scotland could leave the UK, and join Canada instead
BBC News: Scotland could leave the UK, and join Canada instead
Apr 7, 2017, 12:35 pm
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You and I will be reduced to dust by the time that will happen. Canada would need to join the EU and I don't see that happening. You would've better chances to get an EU Passport by sticking to your original plan of spending 5 years on an inhospitable rock in the Northern Atlantic.
Apr 7, 2017, 1:20 pm
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Apr 7, 2017, 1:22 pm
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Did you read the article? Scotland applying on its own is highly unlikely because of the economic conditions there. If they apply as part of a Canadian Federation, it is more likely that it will get accepted...
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Apr 7, 2017, 1:28 pm
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Did you know that Nova Scotia once had a politically significant movement supporting its annexation to the United States?