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Whether you’re ready to apply for citizenship, gathering the relevant documents, or not yet sure of your Lithuanian ancestry or citizenship by descent eligibility status, you’re sure to have questions about the application process. Below, we break down answers to some of the most common questions people ask when applying
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.
Applying for dual citizenship through ancestry is a powerful way to reconnect with your family’s heritage while unlocking new opportunities. It allows you to honor your roots, access expanded travel and work rights, and build a stronger connection to another part of the world. Whether you’re seeking personal fulfillment, practical
When it comes to reclaiming citizenship through ancestry, most people think of EU countries like Italy, Ireland—nations well known for Irish citizenship by descent or Italian citizenship programs— and Poland. But did you know that several European countries outside the European Union also offer ancestry dual citizenship opportunities to those
If you have a parent, grandparent, or even great-grandparent from a European country, you might be eligible for citizenship—even if you’ve never lived there. This process is called citizenship by descent, and it offers a powerful way to reconnect with your roots and gain rights across the European Union.
United States-born Pope Leo XIV is without a doubt 2025’s most well known new dual citizen. Learn about his vatican citizenship and possible dual taxation with the United States.
Final Constitutional court ruling validates century-old citizenship principle while clarifying it does not address new restrictions In a landmark decision that provides crucial legal validation for Italian citizenship by descent, Italy’s Constitutional Court has decisively rejected challenges to the historical jure sanguinis system. On July 31, 2025, the court issued
The controversial Tajani Decree faces its first major legal challenge as a Turin court refers constitutional questions to Italy’s highest court. In a landmark decision that could reshape the future of Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis), the Court of Turin has formally challenged the constitutionality of the controversial new
On July 1st, 2025, Luxembourg’s government released its quarterly social security statistics regarding Luxembourg citizens living abroad. Within those numbers, was a standout figure regarding citizens living in the United States. The Numbers Don’t Lie: A Historic Surge in Context Between March and June 2025, the number of Luxembourgers officially
Italy dual citizenship reform has officially been enacted as the most significant citizenship reform in decades, with Law 74/2025 (Legge n. 74/2025) coming into force on May 24, 2025 after President Sergio Mattarella’s signature. The legislation, which converts the controversial Decree-Law 36/2025 (known as the “Tajani Decree”) into permanent law,
