Wealthy Africans Increasingly Seek Second Citizenship for Visa-Free Travel and Economic Opportunity
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South Africa, Nigeria, and Egypt top the list of African countries seeking second citizenship. This allows access to more countries without a visa.
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There was a 46% increase in global enquiries for residence and citizenship by investment in 2022. Africa saw a 23% rise in enquiries.
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South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, and Algeria were among the top 20 nationalities making enquiries. Other interested African countries were Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, and Uganda.
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Wealthy African investors seek stronger passports for easier travel access to more of the global economy.
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African passports rank low globally in terms of visa-free access. Second citizenship provides greater mobility and economic opportunity.