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Looking for another passport? Here are the most sought after countries

While many nations, the US included, allow legal residents the chance to apply for citizenship after meeting certain criteria

Where the super-rich go to buy their second passport
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Cheaper than a Gulfstream, nimbler than a superyacht, a second passport—or a third or fourth—has become another trophy for the ultra-wealthy. Even self-styled citizens of the world, it seems, need a Plan B Plus, that gold Maltese coat of arms looks classy. One must keep up.  Wealthy buyers “are looking for security”, said Christian Kalin, chairman of Henley & Partners, which provides citizenship advice and publishes rankings such as the Quality of Nationality Index (France is No. 1). They want peace of mind in case of a revolution or other upheaval in their home countries, he said.  

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