Americans go crazy to secure second citizenship in the EU
President Donald Trump is determined to make America great again. We have no doubt that he will succeed. But the fight to restore the full glory of the most powerful country in the world comes with some sacrifices. What concerns us is that many Americans, US citizens, are seemingly not feeling comfortable anymore holding a US passport only. They seek the security of having a second passport. They want to have a second home, just in case. And their obvious choice is a passport of the European Union.
Why choose a Bulgarian passport over other EU options?
We are not suggesting that the Bulgarian passport is significantly better than other EU passports. In fact, all EU passports provide essentially the same rights. Their key advantage lies in the freedom they grant: the ability to travel, live, work, and build a life across 30 European countries. This includes not only the 27 EU member states, but also Switzerland, Norway, and Iceland. Another key advantage of the Bulgarian (EU) passport is the sheer amount of countries one can visit visa-free. Still, the US passport also provides huge visa-free options, so this is not really what the Americans are after.
European roots
Many Americans have European roots. Irish, British, German, Italians, Dutch and many other nationals have immigrated to the USA in the course of the centuries. Now their descendants may have the right to acquire citizenship of these countries. For these people, Bulgarian citizenship is not the best choice, as they have other, much easier options.
However, there are many American citizens for whom Bulgarian citizenship could be the ideal choice to secure a better future for themselves and for their children.
US citizens who can benefit from Bulgarian citizenship
There are basically three categories of American citizens, who may benefit from the options that the Bulgarian Citizenship Law provides.
Americans of Bulgarian origin
Many Bulgarians emigrated to the United States in the past. Their descendants now, up to the third degree, can obtain Bulgarian citizenship by origin. The procedure is far from easy. Locating relevant historical documents can be a time-consuming process that demands a high level of professionalism. But if you know that your great grandparents have come to the US from Bulgaria, go for it. Contact us and we will make sure you can get Bulgarian citizenship as fast as possible.
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Bulgarian Golden visa with path to citizenship
Another option that many Americans are eager to take advantage of is the Bulgarian Golden Visa. By opening a brokerage account in Bulgaria and holding on your own name ETF (Exchange Traded Funds) for 512 000 EUR, you can get almost immediately an EU permanent residence permit. And five years later, you can even apply for a full Bulgarian (EU) citizenship and passport.
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Citizenship for special merits
Americans are generally people with high self-esteem. And it is no surprise that it is mostly Americans who are asking us to help them get Bulgarian citizenship for special merits. Unfortunately, in most cases, the candidates significantly overestimated their potential to be of “benefit to Bulgaria”, which is the condition for obtaining citizenship for special merits. Still, there are some US citizens who potentially can qualify for special merits citizenship in Bulgaria.
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For assistance
If you are a U.S. citizen seeking the best path to secure high-quality second citizenship and a powerful passport, Bulgaria is an excellent choice. Get in touch with us if you are serious and determined to obtain the best freedom tool – an EU passport that allows you start life in 30 European countries.