Buying a House as a Non-U.S. Citizen Anyone may buy and own property in the United States, regardless of citizenship. There are no laws or restrictions that prevent an individual of any foreign citizenship from owning or buying a home in the U.S.
Q. Can you buy a house in a foreign country?
Some countries allow foreigners to purchase homes, but will require the buyers to obtain special residence permits. Or, they may require that the foreign buyers register with a specific government agency before they are able to complete the homebuying process.
Table of Contents
- Q. Can you buy a house in a foreign country?
- Q. How do I buy a house in another country?
- Q. Which countries allow foreigners to buy property?
- Q. Which countries give dual citizenship?
- Q. Which countries do not accept dual citizenship?
- Q. What countries can US citizens have dual citizenship?
- Q. Are US citizens allowed to have dual citizenship?
- Q. Can you travel with 2 passports?
- Q. How do I know if I am dual citizen?
- Q. Is citizenship the same as nationality?
Q. How do I buy a house in another country?
Remote Real Estate: Finding a house abroad before you move
- Ask your moving company.
- Consult with your HR Department.
- Leverage your contacts abroad.
- Real Estate Websites.
- International Realtor Organizations.
- Start checking local newspapers and online housing sites.
Q. Which countries allow foreigners to buy property?
These include Cyprus, Hungary, Portugal, Ireland, Malaysia, Bahamas and the UAE. In October 2012, the Portuguese government passed a law to offer ‘Golden Passport’ to attract investments. Under this, the country will give you resident status if you buy a property worth Euro 500,000 (Rs 3.65 crore) or more there.
Q. Which countries give dual citizenship?
Countries that allow Dual Citizenship
| Albania | Benin | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | Canada | Greece |
| Armenia | Chile | Hungary |
| Australia | Costa Rica | Iceland |
| Barbados | Croatia* | Ireland |
Q. Which countries do not accept dual citizenship?
Countries that don’t recognise dual citizenship Then there are those countries that have a no tolerance policy, such as Austria and Ukraine.
Q. What countries can US citizens have dual citizenship?
Countries that Allow Dual Citizenship (or Don’t)
| Country of Birth | Recognizes Dual U.S. Citizenship? |
|---|---|
| Mexico | Yes |
| Philippines | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Yes |
| Vietnam | Yes |
Q. Are US citizens allowed to have dual citizenship?
U.S. law does not mention dual nationality or require a person to choose one nationality or another. A U.S. citizen may naturalize in a foreign state without any risk to his or her U.S. citizenship. They are required to obey the laws of both countries, and either country has the right to enforce its laws.
Q. Can you travel with 2 passports?
Americans traveling with dual passports may be able to use their non-US passport to enter other countries but must bring their US passport to return home.
Q. How do I know if I am dual citizen?
How do I know if I’m a dual national?
- have a parent who is a national of that country (citizen by descent)
- marry a national of that country.
- apply for and receive citizenship of another country.
- were born overseas.
Q. Is citizenship the same as nationality?
Citizenship is a legal status in a political institution such as a city or a state. Nationality, on the other hand, denotes where an individual has been born, or holds citizenship with a state. Nationality is obtained through inheritance from his/her parents, which is called a natural phenomenon.
