Which Countries Are The Toughest To Shift To? 

Do you aspire to settle in a foreign country? If the answer is yes, then there are several options before you. However, before you jump in the air in a celebratory mode you should know that there are some stringent issues involved in the same and the process of migration is anything but smooth. In fact, some countries are not very warm and welcoming towards foreigners due to various factors like overpopulation, excessive foreigners in workplaces, loss of cultural identity etc. Having said that, moving abroad is not a child’s play and every country has its own share of complexities but the below-mentioned ones happen to be the countries that are very conservative in offering citizenship to foreigners. Therefore we will delve into those countries where migration is a herculean task. 

China 

The East Asian country happens to be the one that does not encourage foreigners to be part of its society. So, it is next to impossible to get citizenship in the world’s most populous country unless you have a relative in the country who happens to be Chinese. But it does not mean that you can’t apply for naturalization, the chances of your application getting accepted are very rare though. Also, it is to be remembered that in China foreigners can work and live in the country temporarily. However, citizens of Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau are spared the tough immigration laws of the country. 

Japan 

This is another difficult country to migrate to and get citizenship, but you can move to Japan with a work visa temporarily. In order to gain citizenship, you should have lived in Japan for five years at a stretch. But naturalization rules hinge on your nationality and present residency scenario in Japan. That is the reason you find very less foreigners in the countries compared to the natives. 

Denmark 

Another country that is particularly strict with immigration policies happens to be Denmark. Even by marrying a Denmark citizen, you can’t achieve your objective in the country. For instance, if you get hitched to a Denmark citizen and if you or your partner happen to be less than 24 years old, then your citizenship can be rejected on the basis of age factor. Also, it is impossible to get a residence permit without relevant skills. So, don’t be shocked if your application for citizenship is rejected by the immigration officials of the country. 

Kuwait 

This Gulf country is not very open when it comes to foreigners as it possesses certain stringent immigration provisions. To be eligible for a visa in the country a person needs to have a Kuwaiti sponsor. Of late, the country had made it very clear that it is striving to cut down the foreign workers to accommodate more natives in the workplaces across the country. This implies that in future it is going to be a strict no for foreigners in this GCC country. Lastly, only Muslims by birth or conversion (at least for five years) who have lived in the country for 20 years are allowed to acquire citizenship of the country. 

Liechtenstein 

This European country is also very strict regarding immigration, as it is a small country and runs the risk of getting overpopulated. These apart, it issues residence permits via lottery, implying there are only a few open permits. The majority of the permits are given to EEA and Swiss citizens, so those from other regions need to be highly qualified to pull through the immigration procedures of the country. Finally, to be eligible for citizenship, you should have ideally lived in the country for 30 years and possess a permanent residence permit that is at least five years old. 

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