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Can My Child Get Greek Citizenship by Ancestry?

One of the most common questions related to Greek citizenship applications is whether or not children and more distant descendants of Greek citizens are eligible for citizenship.  Provisions for Greek citizenship through ancestry are governed by the Greek Nationality Code, also known as the Greek Citizenship Code. This legislation outlines

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Luxembourg Dual Citizenship: Unpacking the December 31st, 2025 Deadline

The Misconception About “Ending” Dual Citizenship If you’ve been following news about luxembourg dual citizenship, you’ve likely encountered headlines suggesting that Luxembourg’s dual citizenship program is “coming to an end” on December 31, 2025. This is a significant misnomer that has created unnecessary panic among potential applicants. The truth is

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Required Documents for Irish Citizenship Applications

An essential part of the application process for Irish citizenship is preparing the required documentation. Irish citizenship by descent applications must be accompanied by specific documents that prove Irish descent, financial self-sufficiency, and residency requirements, among other factors. In this guide, we break down the required documents involved in the

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Can My Child Gain Maltese Citizenship by Ancestry?

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

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Can My Child Get Spanish Citizenship by Ancestry?

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

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