Tag: Benefits of multiple passports

Freedom of international travel
Visa waivers (tourist visas) vary from country to country and by the passport that you hold.

Having multiple passports allows you flexibility in how you enter any particular country.

You might want to use your US passport for Europe and your Mexican passport for entry without a visa to mainland China for example.

When the next pandemic hits, one country may close their borders and another keeps theirs open. Having 2-3 passports gives you all kinds of flexibility on where you can go and how long you can stay.

Expanded Rights (and some responsibilities)
Being a citizen (and having a passport) of a country means you get a lot more rights than you do by simply being a resident.

For example, you can now work, own a business and open a bank account. You can vote in elections. Some countries like Japan only allow citizens to get cell phone numbers. These rights vary by country but they are greatly expanded when you are a citizen.

The responsibilities might include filing tax returns and other duties that apply to citizens only. These might seem a bit daunting but the life of an international person is going to be a bit more complex than those that live solely in one country. With a little bit of foresight and planning, things can be smooth.