Eligibility for Citizenship By Ancestry
- Each country has its own requirements for eligibility
- You may be eligible for citizenship through ancestry if you have ancestors who are/were citizens in the destination country
Advantages
- Ability to live, work and study in the destination country without getting a visa
- Ability to seek consular assistance and protection from the destination country’s diplomatic authorities
- Opportunity to obtain a second passport to enhance one’s global mobility
- Opportunity to apply for social securities, healthcare subsidies, and education benefits from the destination country
Process
- Complete the application form and gather the required supporting documents (e.g. proof of lineage)
- Submit application to the relevant immigration authority
- Processing time varies between countries
Which countries allow citizenship through descent and ancestry?
- Africa – Cape Verde, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tunisia
- America – Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Mexico, United States of America
- Asia – Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand
- Europe – Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom
- Middle East – Bahrain, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman
- Oceania – Australia, Fiji, New Zealand
*Note: The above is a non-exhaustive list of countries that offer citizenship by ancestry options
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