Spanish Citizenship by Descent
Spanish citizenship by descent program information coming soon.
Slovak Citizenship by Descent
A relatively new program… and one that is actively expanding its reach. Slovakia’s citizenship by descent program is among the newer additions to the European landscape, having opened in April 2022 to descendants of Czechoslovak citizens from the territory that now falls within Slovakia’s modern borders. Since its launch, the program has shown genuine momentum: […]
Portuguese Citizenship by Descent
Portugal offers one of Europe’s most accessible citizenship by descent programs, with pathways available to children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren of Portuguese citizens. Portuguese nationality law operates on the principle of jus sanguinis (right of blood), meaning citizenship passes through family lineage regardless of where you were born. If you have Portuguese ancestry, you may […]
Luxembourgish Citizenship by Descent
Luxembourgish citizenship by descent can pass down indefinitely, through an unlimited number of generations, depending on your specific family situation. Luxembourg’s citizenship by descent program is distinctive in both its generosity and its structure. There is no generational cutoff, no deadline, and for those who qualify through the all-male lineage track, no trip to Luxembourg […]
Lithuanian Citizenship by Descent
Lithuania’s citizenship by descent program traces its roots to the interwar Republic of Lithuania, which existed from 1918 to 1940. If your family left Lithuania before independence was restored in 1990 and settled in a country outside the former Soviet Union, there is a clear and well-established path to a Lithuanian passport. The Basic Requirements […]
Latvian Citizenship by Descent
Latvia offers one of the most favorable citizenship by descent programs for descendants of pre-1940 Latvian citizens. Latvian citizenship law is rooted in the principle of legal continuity from the interwar Republic of Latvia (1918-1940). This means that descendants of individuals who held Latvian citizenship before the Soviet occupation on June 17, 1940, can reclaim […]
Irish Citizenship by Descent
Irish citizenship has a way of staying in the family, sometimes for generations longer than people expect. Ireland grants citizenship by descent through the principle of jus sanguinis, but with a structure that is meaningfully different from most other European programs. Rather than simply passing citizenship automatically from parent to child at birth, Irish law […]
Hungarian Citizenship by Descent
Hungary welcomes descendants of Hungarian citizens through its simplified naturalization program. If you can prove that at least one of your ancestors was a Hungarian citizen, you may be eligible for Hungarian citizenship through a streamlined process. This program recognizes the historical Hungarian diaspora and provides a pathway for descendants to reclaim their connection to […]
German Citizenship by Descent
If your family tree has German roots, your path to a German passport may already be open. Germany recognizes citizenship by descent, known legally as jus sanguinis. This means that German citizenship can pass from parent to child across generations, regardless of where those children were born. But the rules have changed several times over […]
Czech Citizenship by Descent
Czechia offers pathways to citizenship for those with Czech ancestry, including descendants of former Czechoslovak citizens. Czech citizenship law recognizes descent as a basis for acquiring citizenship. If your parents or grandparents were citizens of Czechia or Czechoslovakia, you may be eligible to claim Czech citizenship. This is particularly relevant for descendants of those who […]