Most Difficult Passports to Get in 2025?

Getting a passport isn’t always easy. Some countries have strict rules, long waiting periods, and intense cultural or legal requirements

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Liechtenstein requires 30 years of uninterrupted residency. Unless the royal family grants special approval, getting this passport is nearly impossible

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To get a Swiss passport, you need to live there for at least 10 years and pass several interviews across local and national levels.

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Japan grants citizenship only after five years of living in the country. You must also give up any other nationality

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Austria makes you wait 10 years and learn fluent German. Dual citizenship is usually not allowed, making it even more restrictive

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Germany requires at least eight years of residence. You also need to speak German well and pass a citizenship test

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In the UAE, only top investors, scientists, and highly skilled professionals are considered for citizenship. The process is slow and selective

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Qatar rarely grants passports to foreigners. Even after 20 years of residence, getting citizenship is still extremely difficult

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