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Italy’s first constitutional court hearing on the country’s 2025 citizenship reforms has found the law legal. Learn what this means for citizenship applicants.
We promised more countries were on the way. Today, we’re delivering on that promise with three new additions to the Citizenship.EU platform, including our first country outside the European
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
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 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
October 20, 2025 In a significant policy reversal that underscores Germany’s shifting stance on immigration, the Bundestag voted on October 8, 2025, to abolish the country’s controversial three-year fast-track
Italy’s government is moving to increase the special flat tax for wealthy foreign residents from €200,000 to €300,000 annually, marking the second hike in just over a year. The
Irish citizenship by descent allows people with Irish ancestry around the world to reconnect with their Irish roots and gain EU citizenship and its associated rights. Many potential applicants
People with Finnish ancestry often wonder whether or not they can apply for Finnish citizenship, and if so, what the process entails. Finnish ancestry citizenship is a valid pathway
If you’re interested in a pathway to French citizenship by descent, then you need to be aware of the challenges you’ll face. Citizenship laws in France are stricter and
Certain individuals of Romanian descent are eligible to restore citizenship and, as a result, gain ancestry citizenship within the European Union, allowing them the right to live, work, and
Around the world, individuals with Polish ancestry are reconnecting with the country through ancestral pathways to Polish citizenship. In addition to reconnecting with your family’s origin, when you acquire
People with Bulgarian ancestry around the world often wonder if their family ancestry makes them eligible for Bulgarian citizenship, and if so, what they need in order to prove
Individuals looking to reconnect with their Finnish roots and gain access to European Union citizenship often want to know what it takes to acquire Finnish citizenship by descent. A
Slovenian citizenship by descent is one of Europe’s most accessible citizenship through ancestry programs, requiring only one year of residency for those who can prove Slovenian ancestry up to
The French nationality certificate application form (Cerfa 16237*02) reveals crucial insights into how French authorities approach citizenship by ancestry cases. Understanding what the form asks for—and just as important,
The path to Czech citizenship by descent is not equally accessible to all descendants of former Czechoslovak citizens. Historical naturalization agreements between Czechoslovakia and certain countries created complex citizenship
Portugal citizenship by descent has exploded in popularity in recent years, especially for people seeking dual citizenship within the European Union. This guide goes over some of the most
If you have French ancestry, then you may be curious about applying for French citizenship by descent, whether it’s to reconnect with your French roots or gain access to
If you’re planning to apply for French citizenship by descent, you do not need to reside in France to complete the application process. While French residents will handle their
Applying for Cypriot citizenship can feel complicated, especially for families abroad. Whether you are applying for yourself or your children, the application process depends on producing the right paperwork.
Cypriot diasporas in countries like the U.S., South Africa, and Australia have the option to apply for Cypriot citizenship by descent. Children and grandchildren of Cypriot ancestors are often
Slovenian citizenship is possible for children of Slovenian citizens and, in some cases, for grandchildren. But the process hinges on one thing: paperwork. The Ministry of the Interior is
