Glossary
Active involvement in the application process for a Mobility Asset means that the application relies on an activity outside of the process, such as keeping a certain level of income or starting a business.
Mobility assets for which you are eligible based on family ties or ancestral roots.
The anchor ancestor in an ancestry background mobility asset is the ancestor upon whose nationality the application is based.
Citizenship refers to your belonging to a country. It usually gives you the right to live, work and vote in a country and can only be revoked in very extreme circumstances: Usually, once you are a citizen, you can be a citizen for life.
Most countries offer recognition of Dual Citizenship, which means you can be a citizen of more than one country at once. However, there are some countries that don’t recognise Dual Citizenship, which means you have to renounce that citizenship if you want to become a citizen of a new country.
Eligibility refers to your legal right to apply for citizenship by descent. It's based on factors such as:
e-Residency gives you the right to work and access services within a country without being physically present. It’s most commonly used for starting a business in or expanding your business into another country.
Mobility assets for which you are eligible based on your income or investments.
Global Mobility refers to the ability to move across international borders and successfully live, work, study and retire in different countries.
A Mobility Asset is something that gives you freedom to move and live around the world. Think of it as a key that opens doors to new countries. Everyone is born with one Mobility Asset: Your Passport. Additional Mobility Assets can be acquired throughout your life, just like stocks and real estate, based on your ancestry, qualifications or financial background.
Professional/ A resource or document that facilitates the ability to move or reside in different countries, providing greater freedom and flexibility in travel and living arrangements.
Passive involvement in the application process for a Mobility Asset means that you meet the criteria for the Mobility Asset without having to do anything extra, such as keeping a certain level of income.
The primary applicant is the key person applying for a mobility asset, not including any partners or family members that may also be tied to their application.
Mobility assets for which you are eligible based on your own qualifications, work or professional achievements.
Residency gives you the right to live, and sometimes work, in a country. It can be temporary, for a fixed time, or permanent. Unlike citizenship, residency rights can be revoked if you don’t meet certain requirements, which are different in every country but often include being in the country for a certain number of days per year.
Secondary applicants are any partners or family members that are tied to the application of a primary applicant, who may or may not be eligible for the mobility asset themselves.
Viability is the practical ability to successfully obtain citizenship by descent. It encompasses:
