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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 measure, currently in the proposal phase ofthe 2026 Budget Law, comes as Italy has emerged as the third most popular destination
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 want to know how eligibility works and which stipulations apply to descendants. When it comes to seeking Irish ancestry citizenship, the
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 to a Finnish nationality, and, in turn, can open up the doorway to EU citizenship and rights — including obtaining a
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 more complicated than they are in other EU member nations. In this guide, we discuss why this is the case, how
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 travel freely across 27 member nations. The process of acquiring Romanian European ancestry citizenship, however, is nuanced and does not come
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 citizenship in an EU country such as Poland, you open up the doorway to full European Union rights. For Polish citizenship
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 their origins. Bulgarian citizenship by descent is a valid pathway to nationality, but it’s essential to gather documents proving your Bulgarian
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 key part of the pathway to becoming a Finnish citizen is ensuring that you’ve submitted the required documentation. This guide outlines
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 fourth generation. What makes Slovenian citizenship by descent particularly interesting is Slovenia’s unique coproperty system. This system allows applicants 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, what it doesn’t ask—provides valuable intelligence about the administrative mindset and what French ancestry citizenship applicants should expect from the process.
