Americans are mass changing their citizenship. FT named the country that received the most applications.

The number of Americans wanting to acquire British citizenship has surged to a record level due to Trump's return to power and tax changes in the UK. This is reported by the Financial Times.

According to the UK Home Office, over 6,100 applications from Americans were received last year, the highest number in the past 20 years. The number of applications increased by 26% compared to the previous year. In total, 251,000 people applied for British citizenship, which is also a record.

Lawyers believe the main reasons for the increase in applications are Trump's presidential campaign and tax reforms in the UK, which forced some Americans to obtain British passports.

Elena Hinchin, a representative of the law firm Farrer & Co, noted that the political situation in the US significantly influenced the rise in interest in British citizenship. 'We noticed a considerable increase in interest in citizenship among Americans even during the pre-election campaign, much more than during Trump's first term,' she said.

Hinchin added that the removal of the tax status for British citizens also prompted some wealthy Americans to apply for citizenship to preserve their ability to return to the country in the future.

To obtain British citizenship, one must have lived in the country for at least five years or have parents with British citizenship. Those married to a citizen of this country and living in the UK for three years may also apply.

Data from the Home Office shows that the number of applications from Americans has been steadily increasing since the end of 2022.

A similar trend is observed in Ireland, where the number of applications from citizens of North America with Irish roots surged by 46%.

Moreover, renowned director James Cameron plans to acquire New Zealand citizenship and settle permanently in that country due to Trump's victory in the US elections.

When a journalist asked Cameron what he thinks about Trump's second presidency, James Cameron replied: 'I think it's terrible. I see a departure from all that is decent. America stands for nothing if it does not hold on to what it has historically stood for,' he stated.

At the same Time, Trump expressed agreement to sell golden cards that grant foreigners the right to live and work in the US for $5 million. When asked about the possibility of selling cards to Russian oligarchs, he replied: 'Yes, possibly. I know a few Russian oligarchs - very nice people.'