Hungary's new immigration law has 24 different types of residence permits

To be able to shift to Austria, your profession should be in-demand. Currently, there are only 11 profession type that is considered in-demand. To be considered outside the 11 demanded profession, that person must be at the very top of their profession to be granted citizenship. You will have to live in Austria for 10 years before being considered, know fluent German and renounce citizenship in any other country.

According to UAE's Federal Law, foreigners who are born there can apply for the citizenship after residing in the country for 30 years. If you belong to other Arab countries like Oman, Qatar, or Baharain, the eligible time is of three years, and people of Arabian descent born in other countries may apply after seven years.

If you want to get a citizenship of Kuwait, you must live in the country for at least 20 years. It is said to have one of the most strictest immigration policies where every foreigner who wants to become citizen needs to have a sponsor. Moreover, if you want to gain citizenship in Kuwait, you have to be a Muslim by birth or conversion - you must have been converted for at least five years. You should also be able to speak fluent Arabic to get your citizenship.

Saudi Arabia on the other hand allows only one route to citizenship - marrying a Saudi national. Even after this, an individual, particularly a non-Muslim, may be denied citizenship. Saudi laws tries to protect its cultural values and social structure, making it difficult to move there. You will also require a job and a sponsor before making the move. Once you get your visa, law doesn't allow you to change your sponsor and they have the right to hold your passport while you retail your Iqama.

Being one of the world's most isolated nations, Bhutan monitors all travel into the country very closely. According to the Bhutan Citizenship Act, to be granted citizenship at birth, both parents must be Bhutanese citizens. For those who have only one parent who is Bhutanese, they need to wait for another 15 years before they become eligible to apply for citizenship. Foreign-born individuals with no Bhutanese parents can apply after 20 years of living in Bhutan and 15 years if they work for the government. The conditions to get the citizenship include allegiance to the king, the country, and the Bhutanese people. If a person is caught speaking against the king or country, citizenship can be taken away.

According to China's 2020 census, only 941 people out of more than a billion were made citizens. As per the law, China allows foreign-born individuals to become citizens if they have relatives who are Chinese citizens, if they permanently live in China, or if they have some other "legitimate reason" to become a Chinese citizen.

To get German citizenship, you must demonstrate an ability to speak German and have knowledge of their political system and society. Proof of employment and accommodation is also required. The prospective citizen must also have lived in the country for at least 8 years (7 for those who test well) and renounce other citizenships.

To become a Japanese citizen, you need to first live in Japan for five years. You will also have to renounce citizenship you have in other countries. Once you become eligible and apply for it, you will have to undergo a review and interview process that might take years to complete.

They have one of the strictest rule in Europe because of the size of the country. They issue the residence permit via lottery system, which means that only limited number of permit is available. Liechtensteinn also prefers individuals who are Swiss citizens and EEA citizens. As an outsider, you will need to be highly qualified to get your citizenship. To be eligible, you should have also stayed in the country for 30 years with a PR of at least 5 years before applying for citizenship. If a person is under 20 years old, each year counts as two years, and if one is married to a citizen of Liechtenstein, the period is shortened to five years. You will also have to renounce citizenship of another country to be considered.

Foreigners who are born in Switzerland, and have a permanent residence permit (permit C) are allowed to apply for the citizenship. To get a long-term visa to Switzerland, you must be either highly qualified or have enough money. Individuals who are citizens of U.S., Canada or from any other European Free Trade Association EFTA countries can apply for Swiss citizenship only after staying in Switzerland for five years. For other nationalities, you will have to wait for at least 10 years before you become eligible to become a Swiss citizen.

If you think that living for 10 years in enough, you are wrong. To become eligible, you must be either a wealthy investor, skilled employee of a Swiss company, or the spouse of a Swiss national. You should also prove that you have become a part of the Swiss society and are not a security risk.

Indians will have to live in Switzerland for 10 years before they become eligible.