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Bucharest, Romania; many Romanian citizenship by descent applicants have questions about documentation, fees, application challenges, and more.

Complete FAQs About Romanian Citizenship by Descent

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

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Can My Child Get Romanian Citizenship by Ancestry?

Romania has one of the most generous nationality systems in Europe, allowing children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren to reclaim Romanian citizenship. This article explains how citizenship passes to children, how adoption is treated, and what steps families need to take to ensure recognition.

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People examine documents, representing the legal processes involved in acquiring Slovakian citizenship by descent.

Required Documents for Romanian Citizenship Applications

But eligibility alone is not enough to reclaim your Romanian citizenship. Every application depends on getting the right paperwork to prove your lineage. Romanian authorities are strict: incomplete or inconsistent documents are the main reason for rejection.

This guide explains which documents are required, how to prepare them, and common

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A dramatic low-angle view of a modern tram crossing a white pylon cable-stayed bridge, likely the Coandă-Floreasca Bridge in Bucharest, Romania.

Romanian Citizenship by Descent: Complete Application Guide

For many families across the world, Romanian citizenship offers a cultural connection, a global community, and potentially a legal pathway to reclaim European Union citizenship. This guide explains who qualifies for Romanian citizenship by descent, how the law works, and what steps families should consider when exploring eligibility.

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