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Our legal experts and researchers write in-depth guides on how to qualify for European citizenship through ancestry.
We’ve been working hard behind the scenes, and we’re thrilled to share some of the most significant updates to Citizenship.EU since we launched. Whether you’re just beginning to explore
Franco-Era Spanish descendants have long had a complicated relationship with the Spanish citizenship process. Previously, only children of those who were Spanish citizens at the time of their birth
Platform Update: Verifying whether you’re actually eligible for citizenship through ancestry can feel intimidating, especially when you’re trying to avoid spending time and money on an application you’re not
In an ongoing process of amending Portuguese citizenship law, October 2025 saw Parliament vote to approve amendments that would reset the Portuguese citizenship timeline to seven years for Community
Spain’s Democratic Memory Law (Ley de Memoria Democrática) came into force in October 2022. The law, which is closely connected to Spain’s Historical Memory Law and faced strong opposition
For the first time since the Henley Passport Index was established in 2006, the U.S. passport has dropped out of the world’s top ten. This guide explains why, what
For individuals with Spanish roots, seeking Spanish citizenship by ancestry is both a valid pathway to nationality and an exciting opportunity to reconnect with one’s cultural background. But it’s
On October 13, 2025, Italy’s Chamber of Deputies approved a comprehensive reform bill that fundamentally restructures how consular services operate worldwide. The legislation, formally known as Bill A.C. 2369-A
With French citizenship by descent, there are two primary legal pathways to seek recognition of French nationality, and one of these pathways is judicial (declaratory action). Because of this
Italy’s highest civil court is preparing to issue what could be a landmark decision affecting millions of Italian descendants worldwide, thus affecting Italian citizenship by descent cases and applicants
Across the United States, an unmistakable shift is taking place. LGBTQ+ Americans are increasingly looking across the Atlantic—not only for travel or temporary escapes, but for long-term relocation and
Portugal’s Socialist Party filed comprehensive amendments to the government’s citizenship reform proposal on October 17, 2025, establishing a three-tier framework that would create a seven-year naturalization timeline for most
