In view of the 2024 presidential electionsMany Americans, especially celebrities, have pledged to give up their citizenship and move elsewhere.
Exploring alternatives to dual citizenship for Americans or seeking a second passport, many countries offer a path to citizenship by descent.
These countries often allow foreign nationals to claim nationality through parents, grandparents or direct ancestors.
Here is a list of nine countries that grant citizenship by descent, arranged alphabetically.
1. Ghana
Under the Ghanaian Citizenship Act 2002, individuals with Ghanaian parents can apply for citizenship.
The country’s “Year of Return” initiative encourages African Americans and African Caribbeans to reconnect with their heritage.
Ghana also offers a “right of abode” program, which allows people of African descent to reside in the country indefinitely without the need for a visa, provided they can document their ancestry.
2. Germany
Germany grants citizenship by descent to individuals with German parents, grandparents or great-grandparents.
Special provisions exist for people whose ancestors lost citizenship under the Nazi regime due to political, racial or religious persecution.
Children born to a German father and non-German mother before 1 July 1993 can claim citizenship if paternity has been established by the age of 23.
3. Hungary
Hungary allows individuals with Hungarian parents or grandparents to claim citizenship regardless of the number of generations abroad.
Knowledge of the Hungarian language is not a requirement.
Citizenship through naturalization is also possible for those who have been married to a Hungarian citizen for at least five years, or for 10 years without children.
4. India
India does not allow dual citizenship, but offers Overseas Citizenship of India or OCI status.
This designation includes lifetime, multiple-entry visas and economic and educational privileges such as non-resident Indians (NRIs).
To qualify, applicants must have a parent or grandparent who is Indian and cannot be of Pakistani or Bangladeshi origin.
5. Ireland
Ireland automatically recognizes individuals as citizens if their parents were born in the country before January 1, 2005.
Those who have Irish grandparents can apply for citizenship through the “Foreign Birth Registration” process, which is administered in Dublin.
This route is also open to great-grandchildren, although additional documentation is usually required.
6. Italy
Italy grants citizenship by descent if the applicant’s Italian ancestors were not naturalized abroad in their direct line before the birth of their child.
For cases involving a female ancestor, her child must have been born after January 1, 1948.
Naturalization is also available to people who are married to an Italian citizen or who have lived in Italy for at least 10 years.
7. Poland
Poland grants citizenship by descent to people who can trace their ancestry to ancestors born in Poland or its former territories.
Applicants must prove that their ancestors lived in Poland after 1920 and retain their citizenship.
Original Polish-issued documents are required.
8. Portugal
Portugal grants citizenship to individuals who have at least one grandparent who holds Portuguese citizenship.
Applicants must provide a birth certificate linking to their Portuguese ancestry and applications are processed exclusively in Portugal, requiring in-person travel.
9. Spain
Spain grants citizenship to individuals who have Spanish parents or grandparents.
People adopted by Spanish citizens under the age of 18 can also apply.
To finalize citizenship, applicants must pass two exams: the DELE A2 for basic Spanish-language proficiency and the CCSE, which evaluates knowledge of Spanish culture and the Constitution.
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