Citizenship by Exception
Discretionary or special-path citizenship granted outside ordinary naturalization or investment routes, usually for specific public-interest reasons.
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01 · DEFINITIONWhat Citizenship by Exception means
Citizenship by exception refers to citizenship granted outside ordinary residence-based naturalization rules and outside standard investment programs, typically on the basis of special merit, strategic benefit, public interest, or executive discretion. The availability, transparency, and legal criteria for such grants vary widely between jurisdictions.
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