Descendants of Lithuanian nationals have historically faced some hurdles in acquiring citizenship by descent. After regaining independence in 1990, the laws of Lithuania’s citizenship by ancestry policy changed. Here’s what you need to know if you’re using this route to seek Lithuanian citizenship through an ancestor and become a citizen
If you have a Lithuanian ancestor, you may be wondering what rights you and your children have to claiming citizenship. Special birthright and lineage laws apply. Descendants of Lithuanian nationals can acquire Lithuanian citizenship by ancestry as far back as a great-grandparent if certain criteria are met. Following more recent
But eligibility alone is not enough to reclaim your Romanian citizenship. Every application depends on getting the right paperwork to prove your lineage. Romanian authorities are strict: incomplete or inconsistent documents are the main reason for rejection.
This guide explains which documents are required, how to prepare them, and common
Applying for Spanish citizenship is not just a matter of proving your ancestry. This guide explains what documents you need to apply for Spanish citizenship by descent, how to prepare them, and common mistakes that delay applications.
For many families across the world, Romanian citizenship offers a cultural connection, a global community, and potentially a legal pathway to reclaim European Union citizenship. This guide explains who qualifies for Romanian citizenship by descent, how the law works, and what steps families should consider when exploring eligibility.
For parents of Polish descent, one of the most common questions is whether their children can inherit Polish citizenship when they do. This guide explains how Polish citizenship passes to children, what happens if you became Polish later, and how adoption is treated.
Austria’s government has released its naturalizations statistics for the first half of 2025, showing a continued increase in applications for Austrian Citizenship by Descent.
Birthright citizenship, or jus soli (“right of the soil”), grants automatic citizenship to individuals born within a country’s territory, regardless of their parents’ nationality. This policy varies widely across the globe—and understanding where it applies can shape decisions for families, dual nationals, and emigrants.
For many people exploring their European roots, ancestry citizenship is an incredible chance to turn heritage into opportunity. But not all European countries offer citizenship just because your great-grandparents hailed from there. While most of Europe follows some version of ancestry-based nationality, a select group of countries keeps their citizenship
Germany has long recognized the importance of ancestral connection. If your family tree includes German parents, grandparents, or even great-grandparents, you might be eligible to reclaim German citizenship by descent—a right grounded in history, identity, and law.