Citizenship by Ancestry
Unlock the benefits of EU citizenship through your unique family history
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Fragomen’s private client team will help you unlock the benefits of citizenship by ancestry. Reconnect with your heritage and explore new opportunities with confidence and ease.
Please fill out the form for guidance on your individual circumstances.
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What is Citizenship by Ancestry?
Citizenship by Ancestry is a pathway to obtaining citizenship based on your ancestral lineage. This process allows you to reclaim a connection to your heritage and enjoy the benefits and privileges of citizenship, such as the right to live, work and travel freely within that nation or a wider region.
Most countries will offer a route that is generally limited to applications through a parent or grandparent, but some allow for more removed ancestors such as great, great-great and even great-great-great grandparents.
The specific requirements and documentation needed can vary significantly, but generally include proof of descent through birth certificates, marriage certificates and other legal documents that trace your family tree.
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Popular Routes
Fragomen can support you with Citizenship by Ancestry applications in many EU countries. Here are some of the most popular routes we cover. If you do not see the country you are interested in listed here, we may still be able to assist. Get in touch to learn more.
Global Reach, Local Knowledge With offices and experts around the world, Fragomen combines global resources with local expertise. This ensures you receive the best possible guidance, no matter where your ancestral journey takes you.
Personalized, Comprehensive Legal Support Every client's situation is unique, and we offer tailored advice and strategies to maximize your chances of success. Our team has extensive experience in sourcing the essential documents required for your application and can help you compile a comprehensive dossier that meets all legal criteria.
Simplified Application Process With Fragomen, you don't have to navigate the complexities alone. We handle all the intricate paperwork, liaise with government authorities and keep you informed at every stage. Our goal is to make this complicated process as straightforward as possible.
How Fragomen's Private Client
Team Can Help
Navigating the complex legal requirements and gathering the necessary documentation for Citizenship by Ancestry can be challenging. Fragomen’s worldwide private client team is here to guide you through every step of the process, ensuring a smooth and efficient journey towards your new citizenship.
Poland
Poland allows citizenship to pass down to a child, grand-child or great-grand child of a Pole who was born in Poland (or a former territory), resided in Poland after 1920 (with exceptions) and maintained Polish citizenship until after 1920 and at the time the next generation was born.
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Italy
Italy does not cut off eligibility after several generations, making it a hugely popular route. Applications are filed in consulates or at court depending on your unique lineage.
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Spain
Democratic Memory Law currently allows for citizenship through a parent or grandparent born in Spain, among other options. This is a temporary application window, currently set to close in 2025.
Get in touch with our team to see if you're eligible.
Romania
Romania offers two ancestral routes to citizenship: those who are children or grandchildren of victims of the Nazi regime, or children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren of Romanians who were born in modern Romania or its former territories.
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United Kingdom
A law passed in 2022 has expanded eligibility for British citizenship through ancestry, allowing individuals born outside the UK to claim citizenship by descent or double descent in certain circumstances. This does not require relocation to the UK nor English language skills.
Take our UK Ancestry Assesment to see if you're eligible.
Austria
Austria offers a streamlined route to citizenship for descendants of people who were forced to flee due to the Nazi regime. The relevant ancestor does not have to have been Austrian themselves but will need to have been resident in Austria.
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Ireland
Ireland allows for citizenship through a parent or grandparent born in on the Island of Ireland. This includes Northern Ireland, even if your ancestor only ever held a British passport.
Visit our Irish citizenship page to get started.
Poland
Italy
Romania
Austria
Spain
Ireland
United Kingdom
Get in touch
Fragomen’s private client team can help you unlock the benefits of citizenship by ancestry. Reconnect with your heritage and explore new opportunities with confidence and ease. Please fill out the form for guidance on your individual circumstances.
NOTE: Communications sent to us via email through our website are not secure and will not be regarded by us as confidential. Do not send information that you believe is confidential without first speaking with one of our professionals. Please see our Marketing Privacy Notice. By submitting your information to Fragomen via this form, you are giving consent for Fragomen to process your personal data as described in our Marketing Privacy Notice.
Poland
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