Citizenship.EU Platform Update – Free Eligibility Calculator Now Available
Citizenship.EU Platform Update – Free Eligibility Calculator Now Available
We turn heritage into possibilities. Start by checking your eligibility.
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Eastern European
Eligible Generations:
Up to your great-grandparents.
No
2 ways
No
Eligible Generations:
Up to great-grandparents.
No
2 ways
No
Eligible Generations:
Great-grandparents or further.
No
2 ways
No
Eligible Generations:
Up to great-grandparents.
No
4 ways
No
Eligible Generations:
Up to great-grandparents.
No
2 ways
No
Eligible Generations:
Parents, with limited exceptions.
Yes
1 Way
Yes
Eligible Generations:
Up to grandparents.
Yes
2 ways
Yes
Eligible Generations:
No generation limit if victim of National Socialism
No
2 ways
No
Eligible Generations:
Up to grandparents.
No
2 ways
No
Eligible Generations:
Great-grandparents.
No
2 Ways
Yes
Eligible Generations:
Up to grandparents with limited exceptions.
No
1 way
No
Eligible Generations:
Up to grandparents.
No
2 ways
No
Eligible Generations:
Great-grandparents or more.
No
2 ways
Some cases.
Eligible Generations:
Up to great-grandparents.
No
2 ways
No
Eligible Generations:
Up to great-grandparents or more.
Sometimes
3 ways
No
Eligible Generations:
Great-grandparents or more.
No
2 ways
No
Eligible Generations:
Up to great-grandparents.
No
1 way
No
Eligible Generations:
Up to great-grandparents.
No
2 ways
Sometimes
Eligible Generations:
Up to your great-grandparents.
No
2 ways
No
Eligible Generations:
Up to great-grandparents.
No
2 ways
No
Eligible Generations:
Up to great-grandparents or more.
Yes
2 ways
Yes
Eligible Generations:
Up to great-grandparents.
Yes
3 ways
No
Dual citizenship is allowed now, but you cannot reclaim citizenship based on ancestry (e.g., grandparent was Belgian). Belgium focuses on birth or long-term residence.
Denmark allows dual citizenship, but ancestry alone does not qualify. Eligibility depends on legal residence or specific descent rules.
Netherlands allows dual citizenship in limited cases. Ancestry-based claims are not sufficient; long-term residency or special exceptions are usually required.
Estonia accepts dual citizenship in select circumstances, but ancestral claims are not a valid pathway. The law prioritizes birthright and legal residence.
In Sweden, dual citizenship is only passed directly from parent to child. Sweden does not grant citizenship based on more distant ancestors such as grandparents or great-grandparents.
Most EU countries allow dual citizenship, including Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, and Poland. However, a few countries have restrictions or require prior government permission.
Yes, timelines can vary significantly by country. Some countries process applications in a few months, while others may take over a year. Your eligibility report will provide estimates based on the country you're eligible for.
Jus sanguinis (citizenship by bloodline) is the legal basis for citizenship in most EU countries. Nations like Italy, Ireland, Germany, Poland, Hungary, Lithuania and Portugal all allow citizenship through ancestry. The rules vary, but the principle is widely used across Europe.
Countries like Italy and Ireland are often considered the easiest because they have no generation limits (in some cases), do not require residency, and have well-defined application processes. However, the easiest country for you depends on your family history, which is exactly what our assessment will determine.
Several EU countries allow citizenship through grandparents or even great-grandparents, including Italy, Poland, Lithuania, Slovakia, and Romania. The eligibility depends on factors like when and how your ancestors left the country, and whether they lost citizenship after emigrating.
In most cases, no. If you're eligible for citizenship by descent, residency is often not required. Countries like Italy, Ireland, and Poland allow you to apply from abroad. However, some countries may require short periods of residency or cultural connection.
Not necessarily. For citizenship by descent, many countries do not require language tests. However, for citizenship through naturalization or marriage, countries like Germany, Portugal, or Spain may require proof of language proficiency.
While most EU countries allow dual citizenship, a few (like Austria, for example) have stricter policies. Some may require official permission to retain citizenship or make exceptions for descendants or special cases.
