Would it be possible for me to leave the U.S. and become a citizen of another country?

Question

Any place with exception of France.
I really dislike what this country is turning into....

Answer 1

I am not happy with it either...not ready to leave just yet...but very unhappy and quite angry.

I believe you would have very little problems in Europe getting citizenship coming over as American (most have programs that favor western nations).
New Zealand and Australia likewise (I do think you have to have finances in abundance to support yourself however. You would have to check with the governments to see how much you would have to have in escrow).

Answer 2

That depends on the country you want to move to. Get on the internet and look up immigration and that country's name.

that's the great thing about being an American. If you don't like it and you can find a country that will take you - you can leave. Just be sure to take a close hard look at their constitution. Do they have a Bill of Rights? Will their government allow you to do everything you have the freedom to do here? What happens if you get into legal trouble? Are you entitled to representation in court? If you get sent to jail are there any human rights protections in place?

Most importantly, if you become a citizen of this other country and you find you don't care for it either - will they let you leave?

Answer 3

Take a serious look around you. People from all over the world are doing all they can to get INTO the United States. Just why do you think that is?

If you want to leave the US to go to a "better" country, you better call NASA, 'cause a better country doesn't exist on THIS planet!

Answer 4

yes, but usually only smug americans who think they are being so righteous and innovative say things like this. i think well traveled people, and those who have lived outside of the US would agree that it's a pretty darn good place to live, and a lot of the things we totally take advantage of, most people go without.

what might be a better option than spinelessly slinking away from your country, is to travel around, gather some ideas and perspective, gain appreciation for your country, and then really set out to change it in a positive way...make it into a country that you CAN like and be proud of.

Answer 5

you would need to apply for work visas -- citizenship really wouldn't be the issue as much as your ability to work there. they won't throw you out if you have a stable job. right now germany is hot for college graduates that are expatrioting by the boat loads. funny how americas great brain drain isn't on the evening news. latin american countries with the exception of argentina are really easy to get into. places like costa rica and yucatan mexico and belize are already full of expatriots. scandanavian countries are the hardest.

Answer 6

It is possible. Some countries such as Turkey allow dual citizenship meaning you don't have to give up your USA citizenship. It is not easy everywhere though and like another poster said, the rules vary by country. Some will allow you to stay indefinitely without citizenship so long as you do not become a burden.

Answer 7

anything is possible. get a work visa and go over there, or just a visa if you are independently wealthy or planning on working under the table. naturalize yourself and get citizenship or marry someone for a quick in. you dont have to give up your american citizenship to do that.

Answer 8

me too i don't like what this country is turning into even though i'm a citizen

Answer 9

It's possible but not easy, other countries have laws that they actually enforce.
Good luck!

Answer 10

Of course.

Don't let the door hit you on the butt leaving.