Multinational families
Families whose members are connected to more than one country.
North America · Citizenship
Dual Citizenship
For internationally connected individuals and families, dual citizenship can be a meaningful planning consideration. Whether it is possible depends on the laws applicable to each person’s nationalities.
Overview
Holding more than one nationality.
Overview
Dual citizenship concerns nationality status — specifically, the possibility of holding more than one nationality. Whether that is possible depends on the laws applicable to the individual’s particular nationalities.
It is not something that applies automatically to everyone. It also differs from residency: citizenship is nationality status, while residency governs the right to live in a country.
Who may explore it
Internationally connected individuals.
Those with ancestry ties
Individuals with family or ancestry connections abroad.
Globally mobile individuals
People planning across more than one nationality.
Long-term planners
Those considering nationality within long-term family planning.
Key considerations
Citizenship vs residency.
A high-level view of what shapes this consideration. The specifics depend on the applicable laws and your circumstances.
Depends on the laws
Whether dual nationality is possible depends on the laws applicable to each nationality.
Family & mobility
Families often weigh dual citizenship alongside international mobility objectives.
Distinct from residency
Citizenship is nationality status; residency is the right to live somewhere.
Documentation & process
A high-level overview.
A general sense of how we support a citizenship-planning conversation. Specifics depend on the applicable laws and your circumstances.
Understand circumstances
We begin by understanding your nationalities and objectives.
Identify considerations
We identify the considerations relevant to your situation.
Explain considerations
We explain the documentation and process considerations at a high level.
Coordinate the process
We help coordinate the applicable process.
Ongoing advisory
We provide ongoing advisory where appropriate.
How we help
A clear path, from first conversation.
Understand your objectives
We start with your objectives and circumstances.
Assess relevant pathways
We assess the considerations that may be relevant to your situation.
Explain process & documentation
We explain the documentation and process considerations involved.
Coordinate the process
We help coordinate the process so it stays organised.
Ongoing advisory
We provide discreet, ongoing advisory where appropriate.
Related
Related pathways
Mexican Citizenship
Nationality status — the fuller, long-term connection.
Mexican Passport
The travel document issued to eligible Mexican citizens.
Mexican Permanent Residency
A settled, long-term right to live in Mexico.
Mexican Temporary Residency
A time-limited right to live in Mexico.
Travel & Mobility
Broad international travel and mobility advisory.