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People on the path to achieving German dual citizenship may face confusion about their eligibility based on Germany’s nationality laws. In 2024, Germany enforced the Act to Modernize Nationality Law. And with this reform, German descendants can legally reclaim their family’s connection and rights as a citizen of the EU
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
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.
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.
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
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,
