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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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Ancestry Citizenship Outside Europe: Ghana, Benin, Mexico, Chile and More

While European countries like Ireland and Italy are well-known for their ancestry-based citizenship programs – such as Irish citizenship and Italian citizenship – a growing number of nations across Africa, Asia, and the Americas are opening their doors to descendants seeking to reconnect with their heritage. These ancestry citizenship programs

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German Dual Citizenship Explained: Rules and Reforms

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

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