The British passport is the world's sixth most powerful with visa-free or visa on-arrival access to 187 countries. The UK passport was one place ahead of the US at 186 countries, while EU states dominated much of the top rankings, data from Henley & Partners' 2022 Henley Passport Index showed.
If you have recently been granted British citizenship, you may be eligible for a British passport. This passport not only allows hassle-free entry into the UK but also allows UK citizens visa-free travel to many other countries throughout the world.
Asian countries currently hold the three highest passport rankings in 2022, with Japan taking the top spot. Before the pandemic, European nations dominated the rankings, signalling the lingering impact of COVID-19 and subsequent restrictions on the region.
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British citizenship for Americans is available to eligible applicants via several different routes. British citizenship by naturalization is the standard route to citizenship, but you may also be eligible for British citizenship by birth, British citizenship by descent, or British citizenship by double descent.
Both the UK and US allow dual citizenship so Americans who would like to apply for British citizenship are able to maintain both citizenships. There is no specific application process to apply for American British dual nationality – all you need to do is to apply to become a UK citizen.
You can visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months) and other permitted activities. You can usually stay in the UK for up to 6 months. You might be able to apply to stay for longer in certain circumstances, for example to get medical treatment.
Ranking as the best citizenship in the world is Iceland, with Ireland not far behind. It's been obvious for some time that Nordic countries tend to have fairly high living standards and one country playing into this rule is Iceland.
North Korea
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea is the only nation in the world that US citizens are banned from visiting by the American government because of “serious and mounting risk of arrest and long-term detention.”
The British passport is the world's sixth most powerful with visa-free or visa on-arrival access to 187 countries. The UK passport was one place ahead of the US at 186 countries, while EU states dominated much of the top rankings, data from Henley & Partners' 2022 Henley Passport Index showed.
Overall, citizenship application costs have been rising since 2007 in an attempt to compensate for cuts to the Home Office budget. Current fees are now at an incredible £1,330 per adult, and that's without the cost of the legal advice, which is often necessary to navigate the complicated process.
There were 170,692 applications for British citizenship in 2020, with only 9,116 rejected or refused. This gives a refusal rate of just over 5.3%, slightly down on 2019's figure of 5.5%.
The U.S. is in seventh place, tied with Belgium, New Zealand, Norway, and Switzerland, all of those passport holders having access to 186 countries.
U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist or business travel to the United Kingdom for a stay up to 6 months. A valid U.S. Passport is required.
To enter Russia for any purpose, a U.S. citizen must possess a valid U.S. passport and a bona fide visa issued by a Russian Embassy or Consulate. It is impossible to obtain an entry visa upon arrival, so travelers must apply for their visas well in advance.
The hardest VISA to get is definitely the North Korean one. But also the Russian one is really difficult to get. For this reason, if you want to visit that country, you should definitely consider one of our Russian tours.
The most difficult countries to obtain citizenship include Vatican City, Liechtenstein, Bhutan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Switzerland, China, and North Korea. If you have ever submitted an application for citizenship, you will know just how difficult the process can be.
There are many opportunities in London, and finding a job is not hard. However, the job market is competitive, and you'll need to stand out to get a good opportunity. Remember, various industries have different requirements and expectations, making it difficult to find certain jobs.
Each year many British expatriates move to the USA often hoping to achieve a better lifestyle than they had at home. There is a lot that is transferable between the two countries; the shared language and similar economics breaking down barriers and making for a smooth transition.
U.S. citizens who want to work in the United Kingdom must have a valid U.S. passport and a work visa from the UK. The process to obtain a work visa varies depending on the type of work you will be doing. If you do not have a valid work visa when you arrive, you might not be allowed into the country to work.