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🇺🇸 The United States

The land of opportunity with a thriving economic landscape.

Global economic powerhouse with diverse industries and opportunities
World-leading financial markets with access to capital and investment opportunities
Innovative tech and startup ecosystem, home to Silicon Valley and global hubs
Large, consumer-driven economy with a highly skilled workforce
The best credit card reward system.
Opportunities for dual citizenship and permanent residency through investment or family ties
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The United States Citizenship and Naturalization

Passport Cover

Grade:

A

Global Rank: 39

Dual Citizenship:Yes

Visa-free Access

155 out of 195 countries

Access to Major Destinations

  • European Union
  • United Kingdom
  • Canada
  • United States
  • China
  • Russia
  • Japan
CategoryDetails
Citizenship by Descent
  • Ancestry Eligibility: The USA does not grant citizenship by descent beyond the first generation.
  • Requirements: At least one parent must be a U.S. citizen at the time of the child's birth. The U.S. citizen parent must have met specific physical presence requirements in the U.S. before the child's birth. Proof of parent’s U.S. citizenship and physical presence, such as birth certificates, passports, or other official documents.
Naturalizations
  • Minimum Residency: 5 years
  • Physical Presence: At least 30 months within the last 5 years.
  • Language Test: Yes (English)
  • Renounce Original Citizenship: No
  • Minor Dependants: Yes
Spouse Naturalization
  • Living in Country: 3 years of marriage and residency with a U.S. citizen spouse. The U.S. citizen spouse must have been a citizen for at least 3 years. Proof of marital union and shared residence is required.
  • Living Abroad: No residency requirement if the spouse is a U.S. citizen employed abroad by the U.S. government or certain organizations. Applicant must intend to reside in the U.S. upon approval. Additional proof of marriage and spouse’s employment is required.
  • Language Test: Yes (English)
  • Renounce Citizenship: No
Birthright Citizenship
  • Description: The USA grants citizenship to individuals born on U.S. soil regardless of parental citizenship status.
  • Conditions: Born in any of the 50 states, D.C., or U.S. territories (with exceptions for certain territories). Children born to U.S. diplomats are not eligible.
Economic Citizenship (Investment)
  • Allowed: No
  • Investment Requirements:
  • Restrictions:
Other Provisions
  • Child is Citizen: No special provisions for parents gaining citizenship based on a child's U.S. citizenship.
  • Specific Nationalities Benefits: No special provisions for specific nationalities.
Citizenship by Exception
  • Allowed: Yes
  • Details: Military service may qualify for expedited naturalization. Special provisions exist for refugees and asylees.

Taxation Overview

Personal Tax Overview: The United States 🇺🇸

Key information about personal taxation in The United States

Taxation system
Citizenship Based
Personal Income Tax Rate (Up to)
37%

Tax Residency

Normal rule: 183 days

Special rule: 31 days (The U.S. has special tax residency rules, such as the Closer Connection Exception and treaty provisions, that allow individuals to avoid U.S. residency based on physical presence or specific visa status.)

Special Tax Regime

No information