Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Citizenship Antarctica

Citizenship in Antarctica, or the so-called ... Naturally, he is not on the southern continent. The word ... But with the ... And the list of such states is constantly updated.
What kind of passport may be involved and who issues it, if geographically Antarctica belongs to no one country is allowed only where the scientific activity? . That's right - this continent, indeed, the neutral zone. However, the territorial claims to Antarctica, do not stop for half a century.
Controversy reached a certain pitch, so at the last summit of the Group of Eight, it was decided to try the joint efforts to control everything that happens on the White Continent, and thus ease the tension. Leave aside the economic aspect of the agreement and focus our attention on that part, which provides for citizenship in Antarctica.
Just note that the creation of a separate structure, which considers applications for citizenship of the Antarctic, the agreement does not provide. This is due to prospects of Antarctica and the requirements for the potential of its citizens, which are set out in the annex to the main contract Big Eight. The bottom line is that after 10 years of planned settlement in the ice-covered continent and the development of its natural resources. During this period the country through negotiation should develop a single international instrument regulating the political and economic participation of States in the exploration of Antarctica.
Naturally, when this massive project will start, will require not only technical, technological, but also considerable human resources. It is assumed that by 2020, citizens who have citizenship in Antarctica, will be enough to start is the global project of the century.
Who can become a ...
To get a passport in Antarctica, you must meet certain requirements. Certain conditions are pretty tough. First of all, your reputation will be as clean as the snow of Antarctica. Any administrative penalty, not to mention criminal, can become a serious obstacle to meeting requests.
Second, set an age limit - 40 years for men and 35 for women. Such a framework is quite understandable - the project will start in 10 years, and the participation of senior citizens it is not provided. However, there is a positive thing. Each subsequent year the voting age will increase by 1 year.
Third, preference will be given to citizens with high qualifications in any field of applied. That is, engineers, builders, geologists, physicians, turners, welders, etc. n. will have the undoubted preference to, say, sales managers. The emphasis is on practical use.
Fourth, during the application process should be given a written agreement in principle to move to the future of Antarctica. But there is a nuance. The agreement does not imply an obligation. After a decade anything can happen.
Many quite reasonably ask about: what if a family? . As the person moves to Antarctica for the long term, important psychological comfort, which he will live and work. And what if not a family, will create a comfort? . What is logical. Just imagine that a man spends many years in the community of hundreds of such men as. Sooner or later, someone will start to like someone. or vice versa.
How to become a ...
The composition of Group of Eight today include: Russia, USA, Canada, Japan, Germany, Britain, France, Italy. It is these countries issue passports Antarctica. Now, however, discusses how to connect to the process of China.
Own unique version of the design. If a citizen of Russia decides to apply for a ... After a preliminary interview, a person issued a list of necessary certificates and copies of documents that he must submit to the Ministry of. By the way, screenings can be performed on the stage of preliminary discussions. Once all conditions are met the immigration department officers validate all submitted documents and make their own additional inquiries. If the barriers do not exist, then the packet is transmitted documents to the consulate of another country participating in the Great Eight. And then, in turn, can also thoroughly test. And so on eight times (if you take China, there will be nine). Here, as in the UN, acting veto - if the seven states gave ...
That is why the procedure for obtaining citizenship - the process is not fast. Usually it can take anywhere from six months to a year.
The white stripe of life.
If you are lucky enough (although the word ... For most countries in the world, this means that you are a professional in their field with a spotless reputation. You provided a visa-free Schengen visa-free visits to the same United States, Canada, Australia. And that is important - job opportunity. A first-class specialist always useful. Moreover, it is assumed that in ten years you'll still go to Antarctica. Well, well, let suppose! .


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