8 most difficult countries to gain citizenship

United Arab Emirates

UAE is one of the wealthiest countries the world and the country has recently attracted significant foreign direct investment.  80% of the population foreigners and only 20% local emirati population. UAE citizenship possible to any person with Arabic proficiency who has settled in the United Arab Emirates legally for 30 years and has maintained a good reputation, fluency in Arabic and has not been convicted of crimes.Emirati nationality law governs the citizenship based  Federal Law No.17 of 1972 concerning nationality and passports. It is primarily citizenship transmitted through blood.Citizenship by marriage to emiratis possible, if marriage lasts for at least 7 years with the condition of having at least one child, or 10 years in the absence of children. Right to vote is limited to citizens by descent . The Granting of Emirati Nationality is also possible by presidential decree to exceptional persons.