"Peter Thiel was able to gain New Zealand citizenship in 2011 despite never having lived in the country"

"Thiel also remained a citizen of Germany, where he was born."

And he has U.S. citizenship.


Peter Thiel, Trump Adviser, Has a Backup Country: New Zealand - The ...

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/25/.../peter-thiel-new-zealand-citizenship.html
Jan 25, 2017 - In these uncertain times, it is undoubtedly smart to have a backup country. But the news that one of the richest citizens of New Zealand is a naturalized American who was born in Germany set off an immediate furor in the island nation. One question being asked was why Mr. Thiel became a New Zealander in 2011.