We’re Updating Our Services — New Signups Resume February 3
Our legal experts and researchers write in-depth guides on how to qualify for European citizenship through ancestry.
Filter blogs by country
Malta citizenship remains one of the most generous citizenship by descent systems in Europe. For parents of Maltese heritage, a natural question is whether their children can also claim citizenship. The answer is usually yes, but the process depends on when the child was born, whether the parent was already
Many parents who gain Spanish citizenship, whether through descent, naturalization, or a special law, want to know if their children qualify, too. This guide explains how Spanish citizenship passes (or doesn’t pass) to children, what happens in adoption cases, and how families should plan to secure citizenship for the next
We are excited to announce the very first release of the Citizenship.EU Platform, designed to help users explore their possible eligibility for citizenship by ancestry and dual nationality in 20 European Union countries. Starting today, users can access our solution to find out if they may qualify through their family
Andorra’s government intends to open limited ancestry-based citizenship in this country known for its very strict nationality policies. Learn more about the May 2025 parliamentary bill.
Are you a Spanish descendant and interested in obtaining Spanish citizenship? The Democratic Memory Law, which has had over 680,000 applications since its inception, will close on October 22, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity!
If you’re looking to start your path to Czech citizenship by descent, you’ll need to identify Czech consulates to interact with when completing your application. This guides shows you where to find them.
The required documents for Greek citizenship depend on whether you are applying for Greek lineage citizenship abroad or from within Greece. This guide will help you gather what you need.
Whether you’re seeking German citizenship by descent via great-grandparent or a more direct ancestor, you’ll need to know how to prove ancestry for citizenship. Depending on the conditions of your lineage, the required documentation varies. Below, we cover the forms required for those seeking German citizenship through ancestry and the
For parents of Hungarian heritage, an important question is whether their children can also secure Hungarian citizenship by descent, either automatically at birth or through application. This guide explains how Hungarian nationality law applies to children, what documents are required, and what families should expect during the process.
If you’re residing in Greece when you apply for Greek citizenship by descent, then you’ll rely on the regional decentralized administration offices in Greece. Greece’s Ministry of Interior is responsible for all final decisions regarding citizenship, and Greek residents can use this authority to track the progress of citizenship applications.
