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Parents who are working to secure Portuguese citizenship will naturally ask if their children qualify, too. The short answer is: sometimes yes, sometimes no. In this guide, we’ll walk through how Portuguese citizenship passes to children, what exceptions apply, and what steps you need to take to ensure your family’s
Malta, a small island nation in the Mediterranean, has one of the oldest continuous populations in Europe. For these descendants, Maltese citizenship by descent offers a way to reconnect with heritage and gain EU rights. This guide covers eligibility, history, and the application process.
Parents pursuing Latvian citizenship by descent often ask whether their children can also qualify. In most cases, the answer is yes, but the process depends on when the parent applies. This guide explains how Latvian nationality law applies to children, what documents are required, and what families should expect.
If you’re pursuing dual Italian citizenship by descent or already have it, your minor children may lose their opportunity to become Italian citizens forever unless you officially register them as Italian citizens by May 31st, 2026. Italy’s new Italian citizenship law (Law 74/2025) has created an urgent situation for all
For descendants of those who left during the 20th century, Latvian citizenship by descent provides a way to reconnect with heritage and gain EU membership. This guide explains who qualifies, what documents are needed, and how the process works.
The greek citizenship by descent offers individuals of Greek ancestry a meaningful way to reconnect with their heritage and reclaim their family’s nationality. Throughout the 19th and 20th century, Greece and the wider Greek diaspora have seen many of its people emigrate in the wake of wars, economic struggle, and
Millions of people abroad have Irish roots, but not all qualify for Irish citizenship. The law is generous compared to many countries, but there are still important limits on how far back ancestry can be claimed. This guide explains who qualifies, how descent works, and what steps you need to
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
