Eligibility
Eligibility for the diplomatic passport
A diplomatic passport begins with a state's trust. Discover which experience and connections can qualify you for a special appointment, and the responsibility that comes with it.
What you bring
Perhaps you already bring more than you think
A state appointment often begins with something that has grown over the years.
A successful career. A close bond with a country. International contacts. Personal credibility.
What you have built over decades can now be the foundation for an extraordinary new role.
These are the qualifications that count most for a possible appointment:
- A genuine connection to a stateIt can be business, family or cultural in nature, or have grown out of your investments.
- A professional background the state valuesEntrepreneurial experience, specialist expertise or access to relevant networks.
- A good reputationPersonal integrity and a clean criminal record form the basis of a state's decision to place its trust in you.
- Clear, well-documented financesThe source of your funds must be verifiable.
- A willingness to take on responsibilityYou need the time and the financial means to carry out the duties of your role.
These qualifications show what really matters.
The path your life has taken can interest a state when it brings that state a real benefit.
What is reviewed
A special appointment calls for trust
Anyone who is to represent a state officially takes on a role of public importance.
That is why the appointment is preceded by a review of your personal suitability.
The state looks at:
A review like this is part of any responsible decision by a state.
In the end, what counts is whether a state is prepared to entrust you with its representation.
Requirements
Requirements for the diplomatic passport
Which role suits you and what the state expects of you.
Perhaps you already bring more than you think.
Talk to Daniel Taborek about how a state would view the path your life has taken.