The "Passport Power" of an International Couple Stuns Many
An international couple recently sparked a heated discussion by sharing their "passport power"—the number of passports they can easily obtain.
In the video, the husband is Irish, and the wife is Puerto Rican. Together, they claim their combined passport power is "elite."
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They explain, "We're both eligible for Irish passports, so we can work and live anywhere in Europe." Since the wife is Puerto Rican, she "automatically gets an American passport." So, when they married, they could both access each other's passports.
But wait, there's more: The husband, being Irish, is "also eligible for a British passport." That's already four passports in their hands.
And it doesn't stop there. Thanks to her Puerto Rican citizenship, the wife can move to Spain. After living there for about three years, she's eligible to apply for Spanish citizenship and passport. That's five.
But here's the kicker: The Benin Republic allows anyone with Sub-Saharan ancestry to apply for their passport. After a DNA test, it turns out the wife has quite a bit of Sub-Saharan ancestry. So, she can apply for that sixth passport.
At this point, they've pretty much got access to most countries without needing a visa.
The reactions have been all over the place. Some people can't help but feel envious, dreaming of the kind of global freedom this couple has. Others, though, point out that it takes some serious cash to hold multiple passports. "Cool, but without money to travel, what's the point?" they asked. Some even questioned the practicality of having so many passports, wondering about potential tax issues.
It's clear: while some see this passport power as a game-changer, others are questioning the hidden costs—both financial and legal—that come with it. What do you think? Does the freedom to travel outweigh the potential headaches?
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