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![]() CITIZENSHIP INFORMATIONTo begin a new country is costly. Many of our founding citizens are familiar with the principles of the late Robert Heinlein, and readily understand the concept of TANSTAAFL. ("There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch.") Such is our determination to make our dream country a reality that we've put our sweat, soul, and our own wealth and assets into it. We have stated in "The Financing of New Utopia" that we intend to sell government bonds to meet the costs of construction. The Principality will not issue bonds until the New Utopian National Bank is operational; anticipated in late 1999. Meanwhile we are issuing notes, which are convertible to government bonds. However, there are many practical aspects of infrastructure-initial startup expenses to be met, to lay the groundwork-- before our new homeland can progress to the construction phase. We expect our fellow founding Citizens, who will all share in the benefits, to buy at least one of their new country's convertible government notes; a minimum investment in the future. These notes are convertible 5 year notes yielding 9.5% interest, compounded annually. On the second anniversary of its purchase, each note may be converted a New Utopian 30 year bond yielding 9.5%. Interest will be paid annually on all notes on the anniversary of the purchase. You may be among our citizens who elect to keep your 5 year note. The option is yours. Therefore a special dispensation has been made by The Board of Governors whereby those acceptable citizen Nominees who purchase convertible notes from the principality shall be invited to become Charter Citizens. Charter Citizens will be issued convertible notes, passports and citizenship certificates, bearing the Royal Seal, signed by His Royal Highness Prince Lazarus of New Utopia, and identifying the holder as a Charter Citizen, due the respect, consideration, and courtesy of the nation and all other citizens therein. Charter Citizens will receive preference in the issuance of banking charters, licenses and permits. For these Charter Citizens the usual nonrefundable processing fee for the citizenship nominee form ($48 U.S. dollars) will be reduced by one half, to $24 U.S. Dependents may be enrolled at this time (citizenship certificates and passports will be provided for them as well) by including a form for each, (limited to spouse and children) and by payment of an additional $24 processing fee for each dependent citizen nominee. Two passport photographs (2 inches X 2 inches) must be included for each passport to be issued. Nominees are advised to allow 4 to 6 weeks for processing of forms. Once construction has begun the requirement for new citizen nominees (all of whom will be expected to pay their share) is expected to be somewhat more stringent. In answer to questions about becoming a citizen: You may purchase a New Utopian Government five year note, which will pay interest at 9.5 percent per annum. This note may be converted, at your option, in two years to a 30 year government bond paying 9.5 percent annual interest. The minimum amount of the notes is $1,500 US, the maximum is $25,000. You will be deemed to have received an invitation (this invitation is necessary for US citizens to hold dual citizenship) to become a citizen. If you purchase notes, make the check or money order payable to New Utopia. Your note will be sent with the citizenship documents and passport. If you would prefer to send funds by wire transfer, please e-mail info@new-utopia.com, call 918-712-9980, or fax 918-438-2611 us and we will be glad to furnish instructions. Dependents may be enrolled at this time (citizenship certificates and passports will be provided for them as well) by including a form for each, (limited to spouse and children) and by payment of an additional $24 processing fee for each dependent citizen nominee. Two passport photographs (approximately 2 inches X 2 inches; 5 cm X 5 cm) must be included for each passport to be issued. Nominees are advised to allow 4 to 6 weeks for processing of forms. You will need to fill out a Citizenship Nominee Form, a copy of which may be downloaded from this page and printed. There are Word95 (Word 6) and Word97 specific formats of the Citizenship Nominee Form available as ZIP files. If you can't access these files we can fax the form to you, if you provide a fax number. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONCERNING CITIZENSHIP PLEASE CONTACT: THE PRINCIPALITY OF NEW UTOPIAIMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT PHONE: 918-712-9980 FAX: 918-438-2611 E-MAIL: info@new-utopia.com --- OR --- FOR ASIAN, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICAN COUNTRIES PLEASE CONTACT THE PRINCIPALITY OF NEW UTOPIAIMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT CONSULATE GENERAL-LEBANON FAX: +961 9 216250 E-MAIL: fiorbal@netgate.com.lb About New Utopia | The Future As We See It | News and Updates New Utopia |