There’s a nice article in the New York Times today on the advantages of traveling with multiple passports.  It’s a smart decision to have multiple options for places to live and work legally.  Americans are fortunate that the country is so large that it’s almost inevitable that an opportunity exists in another state, but many around the world have to look abroad for expanded opportunities.

Citizenship isn’t the only option, though a different passport can help you pick a shorter line in an airport.  Permanent residency works too.  In the next year or so, we’ll become permanent residents of Costa Rica, which allows us to work legally and partake in national health care if we choose.  While moving to another country is a decision many would never make, having multiple options is important, especially if your skills translate across borders.  In addition to Costa Rica, I may be able to gain some sort of legal status in India, and New Zealand is trying really hard to attract immigrants.  I don’t believe in luck, but I do believe in being prepared for any opportunities that may come our way.