On social networks, several influencers advocate the trend of birth tourism or Birth Tourism, which consists of giving birth in a country to give dual nationality to your child and thus enjoy legal rights. A practice that is controversial on the web.
They are followed by hundreds, thousands and sometimes millions of Internet users for the content they regularly deliver on the various social networks where they are active. Whether they decide to talk about their passion, share know-how or simply invite users of TikTok Or Instagram following their daily lives, influencers are, by nature, at the origin of all kinds of trends. While some are primarily aimed at improving well-being or productivity, other trends can be dangerous.
In the travel sector, a trend put forward by certain influencers is causing controversy on social networks. This is birth tourism, a practice which consists of going to a country to give birth with the aim of seeing your child inherit dual nationality. A situation made possible thanks to land law practiced in a multitude of countries around the world.
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A criticized practice
“In recent months, I have been working on a comprehensive guide to asylum law (Jus Soli). This document explains how to obtain an additional passport in TOP countries using the right of soil principle,” explains on Instagram influencer Shannen Michaela to her 265,000 subscribers. “I flew from Australia to Costa Rica to give birth and give my child an extra passport. I know from experience how much research, time and energy goes into the whole process; especially if you are planning to get a passport in a country you have never visited before!”she continues.
And to add: “Natural citizenship is the most accessible way to obtain an additional passport. It’s an investment in your family, in your child’s future and in generations to come.” Although the practice may seem to do no harm to anyone, it is controversial on the web. Indeed, some Internet users point out a form of hypocrisy.
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“It’s legal if you’re white, but it’s an ‘anchor baby’ if you’re not white”, “This is behavior that seriously amounts to a ‘what is classy if you’re rich, but dirty if you’re poor“, or “This is privileged shit”can we read in particular in the section dedicated to the comments of this video Instagram. Enough to put certain trends into perspective.
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