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Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Politics
Farah Najjar

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Why are so many americans applying for second passports - Caught on Camera

Most Americans aren't looking to cut ties with the US entirely, but are seeking a safety net amid political and economic unrest, experts say [File: Tetra Images/Getty Images]

In an era of political volatility and rising global uncertainty, a growing number of Americans are seeking second passports as a safety net against future instability.

According to citizenship and residency advisory firms such as Latitude Group and Arton Capital, demand from United States citizens for second passports or long-term residency in other countries – often through investment schemes offered by those countries – has surged dramatically in recent years. The election of Donald Trump as US president appears to have turbocharged that trend.

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