Nine Citizenships by Descent That Go Way Back

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In this video, Andrew shares nine citizenships by descent that go way back.
00:00 Start
0:31 Citizenship by Descent
1:32 Irish Citizenship
2:26 Italian Citizenship
3:19 Polish Citizenship
4:03 Hungarian Citizenship
5:52 Bulgarian Citizenship
6:32 Slovak Citizenship for Foreigners
6:53 Latvian Citizenship
7:30 Lithuanian Citizenship
8:09 Luxembourg Citizenship
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[@glidercoach]

I got Italian citizenship this way and now live in Italy. 🙂 My grandfather became an American citizen AFTER my mom was born, so I qualified for Italian citizenship. This is the first thing you must check before you start spending money on the process.

[@joelc9439]

It doesn't matter if it was after your mum was born. Your mother is eligible for American and Italian citizenship.

[@lucaskendc]

@@joelc9439 There was a time a Italian citizens would lose their citizenship if he naturalized in the different country. And if his children were born after they wouldn't be italians.

[@forzajuve4845]

@@joelc9439 descendant needed to have been naturalized before they had the child or the bloodline was broken

[@tipr8739]

Did you apply at the consulate or in Italy?

[@Amlux1984]

I qualified for Luxembourgish nationality with an all male from an ancestor born in 1809. 6 generations.

[@candalyan5377]

What!? How did you find that out!

[@Scoey-we7dz]

How did you do that? I thought Grand Dutchy of Luxembourg wasn’t a country then? I’m in a position where my ancestors was born in Luxembourg before the Grand Dutchy was formed in 1815

[@GustavoVarela-ws1pi]

You need an ancestor you was living in luxembourg in 1815.. If born in 1006 and living in the land when it became luxembourg you are luxembourguish

[@DukeRevolution]

I'm a bit surprised that Greece wasn't mentioned. If you can trace your bloodline to Greek citizens, there's theoretically no limit to how far back you can go. In practice, records tend to be lost or destroyed before the mid-to-late 1800s, but the principle is there.

[@elena79rus]

I wonder if it applies to Pontic (Turkish) Greeks?

[@sergelondon916]

@@elena79rus Don't know about now. But, they were banned from returning to Greece for a long time. Though, I do hope their descents can apply for nationlity now.

[@chm5750]

The records were kept in Churches, and the Yeah lost, or destroyed because of the Ottomans, who either destroyed or converted the Churches to Mosques

[@sachemofboston3649]

That’s only technically true. As far as I’m aware it’s almost impossible to get Greek citizenship past great grandparents being Greek nationals. My grandmother was a Greek National because her father was from Greece and I’ve been told there’s a good chance I won’t qualify for Greek citizenship and if I do it will be a very long process.

[@sachemofboston3649]

@@elena79rus Pontic Greeks are not Turkish, they just lived in modern day turkey. Most of them were killed in the genocide or deported during the population exchange

[@cadalman]

For many Americans who have a Mexican parent, you can claim Mexican citizenship by descent. Mexico has developed considerably since the 1990's and it has the 15th largest economy in the world. Many foreigners (especially from the US and Canada) are moving there for retirement or to work as digital nomads. Mexican citizenship also offers you the ability to buy beachfront property, which is not available to non-Mexicans (however there are workarounds).

[@johnpratt7439]

True but the May 2021 change to the Mexican constitution allows it to be passed o essentially indefinitely. BUT there has to be ah unbroken line of Mexican citizens; you can’t just claim Mexican citizenship through your grandparents if your parents aren’t also Mexican citizens. And so on.

[@flopunkt3665]

@@MuzzaHukka a woman who gives birth may wanna look for a place with good quality medical services. The citizenship is an afterthought.

[@JM-fo1te]

No mames

[@blancadelatorre2951]

​@@MuzzaHukka9

[@michaelatopalov1990]

My son just got his Macedonian citizenship since his dad was born there. Since my husband was born there I can have a Macedonian passport as well, even though he grew up in Argentina and has a dual citizenship with the US and Argentina.

[@Youve_GotABeard]

Yup. Got my dual Italian citizenship via my grandfather finalised in 2007. Left home (New York) at 29, moved to Europe (currently living in Switzerland), and have never looked back. How lucky I don’t have to live in America! I live around stunning architecture, inspiring and jaw dropping beauty and works of art. My city (Zürich) is like a precious, open-air museum 😆 not to mention the paradise of natural beauty, and it’s safe and peaceful. I am so blessed to have been eligible for Italian citizenship. My grandfather naturalised in 1945 and my mom (his daughter) was born in ‘42 so all good! My cousins however whose dads were born after he got naturalised have to find another path. Life changer!!

[@Youve_GotABeard]

@Jota Lhão very easy to live in Switzerland if you’ve got an EU passport (like Italy or any other). The agreements in place between Switzerland and the EU are fluid and allow for fairly easy access to residential and work status in either direction. In the long run, if you don’t have a work contract or some money already in the bank to be able to support yourself, it can become harder to secure a residence permit. But again, only if you really have nothing going for you and put the state in position where it has to take care of you. And once you manage to get a job, the residence permits are an easy path to the long term (renewed every 5 years), if it is your wish to remain here. You can apply for citizenship after 7 years I believe. To sum up: the point is that working contracts are open to you if you are an EU citizen, so if you want to live in Switzerland, there are not the general barriers as there are for instance if you try to live and work here with a US passport (much more difficult).

[@cbunix23]

My Italian citizenship via my mother was finalized in 2019; now I just need to convince my wife to move to Switzerland. My oldest daughter did hers at the same time and now she is living in Berlin as an opera student and soon will be working as an opera singer!

[@Youve_GotABeard]

@@cbunix23 Congrats, that’s amazing! Good choice 👌

[@Youve_GotABeard]

@Jota Lhão Sure. English is widely spoken and understood, especially in the main cities.

[@glidercoach]

Me too. I've been living in Sicily since 2013.

[@francoisancebou]

Spanish and Portuguese citizenship are quite easy to acquire by descent! I’ve got them AND I am an Argentine citizen as well.

[@joelc9439]

Argentina was a colony of Spain.

[@maryannwaters339]

Pq tus abuelos eran gallegos directos. Eres apenas de la segunda o máxima de la tercera generación. Lo mismo será IMPOSIBLE para un mexicano, tatara tatara nieto de un andaluz. España no reconoce a los descendientes de la cuarta, quinta, sexta, generación. ¡Afortunado eres tú, Mr. 3 passports!

[@flopunkt3665]

@@joelc9439 that doesn't matter cause otherwise it would be easy for millions of Americans or Australians to get UK citizenship.

[@EvacskaGagesz2374]

😁 On my dad's side, I'm Hungarian, Polish, Slovak, and a tiny bit German. I looked into dual citizenship about 4 years ago. You mentioned the language requirement, I found you have to be fluent in Hungarian (magyar). When I say fluent: I mean obviously able to pass a language test. And (Don't quote me on this) fluency would possibly be C1 level.

[@eggjewla]

Learn Hungarian, it’s hard in the beginning but once you know the rules not bad at all. Kind of fun like a game . The structure with combined words helps you learn German too. I learned German first then Hungarian.

[@8d4o0c4]

There are two levels of citizenship by descent for Hungary. For direct descent there has been no language requirement, for the diaspora you need to be able to complete the interview and application in Hungarian.

[@LudicrousPlatypus]

I wish Iceland or Norway had citizenships by descent that went way back.

[@SweetTeaConnoisseur]

It's very possible they will implement something like that in the near future given the massive influx of non-European immigrants in those countries. I imagine they probably want to balance that out a bit..

[@WinS392]

Poland has a lot of gotchas. I recently had Polish citizenship confirmed and applied for a passport, just waiting for them to mail it to me. One gotcha is that getting a second citizenship before 1952 automatically voids your Polish citizenship. My grandfather naturalized in the US in 1952, so just barely scraped by that requirement. Also if they did any "public" work in a foreign country (which even includes being a teacher), that voids it too.

[@alicec.6195]

Brazilian with Italian citizenship here! Not an easy process but definitely worth it.

[@carossetti]

Delicious

[@MariaBelenSeyssInquart]

Yes, I am Austrian-Argentine. Very convenient combination. Born in Argentina. In fact, I have been to both places. However right now, Buenos Aires looked more European to me than Paris or Barcelona. I have them for convenience, but really I feel Argentine.

[@angelachanellehuang5663]

Yes this happens

[@eshorkin]

Yeah. Moved to BA two month ago. It's real Europe with cheap prices for nomads and good people.

[@KingFahtah]

Austrian-Argentine? You must get some interesting jokes that you are probably tired of...

[@reez1728]

What do you mean by Buenos Aires looked more European than Paris or Barcelona?

[@handle_the_handle]

@@reez1728 you know what he means

[@joesmith4251]

Taking my Hungarian citizenship exam by descent next month. It is simplified Naturalization so there is a language interview to obtain the citizenship.

[@Stephie2007]

British, Welsh, Irish and a little bit of German here!

[@jasonmedhurst4725]

Have my docs out being translated from English to Slovak. Exciting times

[@robjus1601]

Did you get it?

[@griml0gic420]

Croatia! No generational limits. No language test. No residency requirements. YOUR SPOUSE can become a citizen with you and your children. EU Schengen access. Allows dual citizenship. To top it off its a beautiful country.

[@hrck0]

Full of fascists, but it really is beautiful nonetheless

[@xyeB]

Full of fascists so I’ll pass.

[@RichardRunnar]

My mom is a Croatian from Bosnia. I need to apply.

[@SamJonesMediaHUD]

I have Polish & Italian from this, if my dad had claimed his Irish before I was born i'd have that too, I was born British.

[@wololeiro2364]

Lol

[@radicaledwards3449]

Would you please do this for other regions too? Asia, Caribbean, etc

[@rahuliyer7456]

The thing about Asia is that very few countries there will allow their citizens to be dual citizens. It is illegal in India, Singapore, and a few other places. Some are maybe, but very few cases. More likely to gain residence. Few countries like Cambodia and Vietnam allow dual citizenship in certain cases.... Maybe Sri Lanka is in similar, with a few others...not inclusive list by any means. About the closest I have seen in Asia is something called an OCI in India. It is Overseas Citizen of India. The citizen part is debatable though. It is not a full dual because you can't vote, you can't hold agricultural land, and you can't run for political office. If anything, it is maybe closer to a Green Card as far as what would be equivalent in USA. You do get preferential access to certain things in India (compared to a foreigner). India does define the law very specifically (no Bangladesh, no Pakistan, no Sri Lanka, and no Nepal ties as far as lineage... only India)...it has to be your bloodline. For me, I was born and raised a US citizen. Never had anything else. I have the OCI 'visa'. I don't consider it a citizenship.

[@billyhughes805]

If you have a parent/grandparent from most of Latin America or the Caribbean, it is relatively straightforward to get the citizenship of their country.

[@glidercoach]

Just contact the embassy from where your family is from. It should be on their website.

[@timlinator]

I have both Irish (Dad born there) & Italian (grand mother) by decent.

[@sadiqullahadil]

Thanks for the information and I just enjoyed of your video and nothing I can do for myself. My hope is that I go to the UK 🇬🇧 but I can't.?

[@Michael-vc2cs]

I'd be curious about Germany. I have a lot of Irish and English but prior to that Prussian most likely, one guy from Alsace-Lorraine about 1780s. I'd be curious, though I'm happily an American Citizen. These are documented on paper up until the late 1700s but I'm not sure about prior to that. I'd have to go over there and do more research on top of what's been done already.

[@rico2815]

I wish Sweden or Finland had these options but oh well

[@williamgriffin5503]

Hopefully is the near future, that will change. I would need them to go 3 gens back. Funny thing is l have relatives/cousins I've visited in Sweden.

[@captainhickey2608]

Irish / Australian, recommend it.

[@filmarques]

Portugal as well

[@carolinavarela1572]

to the grandchild if the grandparent did not lost his citizenship and if the grandchild proves knowledge of the portuguese language or it s national of portuguese speaking nation.

[@frankmiller5197]

What about the spouse of someone who might qualify? Can they get the same citizenship? Particular to Ireland...

[@TheJacali]

Can you take an ancestry test & use that to become eligible for ancestry passports?

[@sweethibiscus2514]

The only country I’ve heard that accepts this is Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 in West Africa. If you take a test through African Ancestry and your tribe comes up as a tribe from Sierra Leone, then you are eligible for citizenship. I know people who have received it this way.

[@Useless_Knowledge07]

Hit the thumbs-up, share far and wide!! People may need options sooner than later.

[@flavioc5389]

3:00 There is no limit in generations for Italian citizenship.

[@KB-qx1zs]

Based on my research of they denounced Italy no one born after that is eligible. And at many times they were automatically denounced without knowing it 😢

[@bipl8989]

Anyone with Italian ancestors having left before around 1861 are not eligible, as Italy was not a country before that time.

[@forzajuve4845]

@@bipl8989 no..June 14, 1912.....Enacted in 1912, Italy's first ever law on citizenship provided that children born in United States to an Italian father had Italian citizenship by bloodline if the father was still an Italian citizen at the time of the child's birth..so if the child was born AFTER the father was naturalized, the bloodline was broken

[@mryardiedescendant]

I’m a U.S citizen by birth, but I’m also eligible for Jamaican citizenship by descent (my parents didn’t renounce Jamaican citizenship), so I’m going to jump on it. Yes, the Jamaican passport isn’t what most people are looking for, but for me it’s worth the addition to my U.S passport and would strengthen my connection to my heritage even more. I’m also interested in traveling to Africa some day soon, and while the U.S passport is by no means bad, the Jamaican passport grants more visa-free access to African countries than the US. Anyways, to each their own! Hope everyone attains the mobility and freedom they’re looking for.

[@nomadcapitalist]

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[@wm3138]

My parents were Canadian. Can you facilitate obtaining a Canadian passport?

[@richardcontinijr9661]

I'm eligible for Hungarian and Italian citizenship. I'm just starting to learn Hungarian. I'll eventually get my passport and move there. I like that Hungary isn't so cozy with the US. I thought about Italy but it's not a good fit for me.

[@8d4o0c4]

Hungary is wonderful! Good luck with your application. If we ever can find the documents for my Magyar ancestors, we will apply there as well...

[@timothyharshaw2347]

Interestingly; I qualify for Irish and UK + EU citizenship/passports via my Grandmother having been born in Ireland when it was all part of the UK. My wife qualifies for German and EU citizenship/passport via her Father and father's parents who was born in Germany and emigrated to the US after WW2. Our daughter could qualify thus for both. We are talk about it, haven't "pulled the trigger" yet

[@NeurodivergentGuy2023]

No, you can get an Irish one but not UK, they don’t grant citizenship on basis of grandparentage.

[@Nostalgia2x]

Does Dominica have this? Or st kitts

[@bluff9673]

How far back does Spain go?

[@jolotschka]

Forgot Germany if you are of real unbroken and permanent not only descent by birth but by keeping up of culture and language anywhere in the entire universe you can claim German citizenship. If you have been raised by people from German descent born from them and capable to speek the language fluently

[@darrylrotrock7816]

Exactly right. My grandmother was born and raised in Hungary when it was part of the Austrian-Hungarian empire. The family (originally from Burgenland/Austria) had lived in Budapest for 5-6 generations. She moved to Germany in her 90s. As she could prove that she had maintained the culture of her forebears and spoke German fluently, she got her citizenship right away. Plus several very nice pensions - one for being old, another for her job in Budapest, and a third (war widow's) pension. Remember that she had never paid a Pfennig into German coffers - but they welcomed her with open arms. That has to be the most generous country under the sun.

[@elsa_nyc]

I am looking to engage NC re: Irish citizen ship by descent.

[@Saratogan]

Estonian as well. So all 3 Baltic countries.

[@pebear]

Where am I going to go? England? Scottland or Wales? all of that is between 300 and 250 years back. Ireland, my Grandma came from Ireland but my Mom never claimed her Irish Citizen ship? Germany, 250 years back. Romania / Moldovia / Israel. G. Grandparents G Granma from Romania and G. Grandfather from Bessarabia / Moldavia and they were Jewish. I doubt either country would give me citizenship. Maybe Israel would let me in as I do have a Jewish Grandfather but hey. I'm not really any of these things. I'm American 100% and if I visited these places it would be as an American Tourist no more no less. I have not kept up any ties or cultural affiliations, religion, customs or even languages. NO I'm American and that is all I ever wanted to be.

[@nunyabiznez6381]

My mother would have qualified for Irish citizenship but she was never interested. I'm not sure of current Irish law but years ago Ireland would grant citizenship to anyone who had a grandparent who was Irish. All 4 of my mother's grandparents were born in Ireland in the 1880's. I was unable to convince my mother that she could have duel citizenship. She was convinced that no such thing existed and that she would have to move to Ireland if she got the duel citizenship. Brochures from the Irish consulate in Boston would not convince her otherwise. My understanding is that Ireland discontinued this practice. Had my mother gotten her Irish citizenship I would have qualified at the time as well. This would have made it possible for me to legally visit countries that I cannot visit today. My Dad had relatives in Cuba and I can't visit them. With an Irish passport I would have been able to. There are other advantages to having multiple citizenships including engaging in activity legally under one pass port that is illegal under another.

[@branleyhd]

I have sent out feelers to some Slovakian law firms to handle it for me. 👍

[@evanserickson]

Which ones? And how much? My family left before 1910 when Czechoslovakia was founded

[@branleyhd]

Yes, some of my family’s papers list Austria-Hungary as their home country. The main thing I found was there baptismal records showing where they were baptized in present day Slovakia.

[@sandrahazeltine8720]

I could have got British patrial status when I was younger (both parents were Brits) but I didn’t bother and now they’ve done away with it. .😢

[@weasel9062]

You forgot Greece.

[@wyattworld47]

Switzerland could’ve easily been in this video as well

[@anthonycapiaghi6589]

Hello. I'm an Aussie. Looking at leaving due to the tax rates and rules upon rules. I have recently purchased in Dubai so can get residency. However, my father and his grandparents are Italian. When I inquired a few years ago about getting Italian citizenship I was told I couldn't because my father had to renounce his Italian citizenship to get his Australian citizenship as Australia back in the day did not allow dual citizenship. My mother is from Czech 🇨🇿 with the exact same scenario. Can you guys help me with citizenship to either country? Thanks in advance... Anthony

[@emilioperales]

I can help you. Are your parents alive? I'll assume they quite their citiz. Before they you were born. Contact me

[@coralgwyn-williams9933]

pity New Zealand doesn't do that

[@bennyboysanctus]

Irish passport is not the best in Europe. Its the best in the world now. Neutral country, full freedom of movement within EU/EEA/UK.

[@carolinavarela1572]

Or if you want an express route to the most other countries in the world then it s the portuguese passport 1 year in brazil and you become brazilian you move freely in entire south america 2 years in mexico congratulations you become mexican in 3 years you gain free movement in the biggest latin american countries. You wish for another european passport spain is happy to grant another one after only 2 years You wish to move to one of the world s richest per capita region called macau good thing you are portuguese it s easier for you to get right of abode there

[@rubensnogueira5838]

Small problem with the Irish citizenship: once gotten, you can't apply for further ones without losing it.

[@carolinavarela1572]

@@rubensnogueira5838 ireland does not accept dual citizenship?

[@rubensnogueira5838]

@@carolinavarela1572 yes, but you have to get all the others first and the Irish last. A further naturalisation triggers the revocation of the Irish citizenship. Source: Section 19(1) point 5 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956.

[@harisadu8998]

Japan is a pretty good passport too.

[@bobthompson4133]

My mum was English. Is a UK passport valuable?

[@moofin4170]

I'm not sure if the program is still running, but you could apply for Spanish citizenship through Sephardic ancestry, those that were expelled from Spain in the 1500s. If you're from the americas it's very likely that you have ancestry that you can trace to those that were expelled. I'm not extremely sure, but I believe the program was extended to Portugal too. Both will give you EU passports.

[@MartianInDisguise]

I think Spain's program has expired

[@carlweeks539]

The closest that I can find is my grandfather's grandfather came from the UK sometime between 1819 and 1840s. Seems like every other ancestor I have been able to track has been American from the 1720s to the 1600s. Best laid plans of mice and men I suppose.

[@hodgeknobbler9848]

Unfortunately, all of my ancestors go back centuries. Hardly any records available, or CBD programs that I would qualify for.

[@RR-iq8ze]

What is the benefit to have citizen in another country?

[@forzajuve4845]

to get out before the GOP take down the empire

[@batshevanivylerner8582]

what are the tax implications of polish citizenship (my dad was polish, so presumably i qualify). Will i owe taxes even if i don't live there? Do i have to live there to apply for citizenship by descent? Also, if i am able to claim polish citizenship, will i be able to pass it on to my children and they to their children (my grandchildren)?

[@berkanathurisa]

From Poland's perspective, there should be no tax implications. If you move to EU, then it may be different for taxation in your "country of origin". There are some interesting rules around passing citizenship by descent in Poland. It's definitely worth checking to see if you qualify, but double and triple check! If you do qualify, then yes your children and grandchildren should qualify as well. And no, you don't have to live there or speak Polish to qualify.

[@TheShelbySue]

@nomadcapitalist What is the benefit of having a foreign passport...I am a US Citizen, born in NY. My Paternal Grandparents immigrated from Italy. Would I retain my US Citizenship? Would I have Dual Citizenship? I am curious--Thanks

[@evanserickson]

Yes. Dual citizenship is allowed. Definitely do it! I’m jealous

[@carolinavarela1572]

@@evanserickson check your ancestry for any fast track eu citizenship...

[@carolinavarela1572]

@@evanserickson if you have latin american ancestry or from puerto rico you will be able to get spanish citizenship in 2 years

[@evanserickson]

@@carolinavarela1572 I’m not eligible for Norway or UK. Too many generations. Maybe I’m eligible for Slovakian citizenship. Cross your fingers.

[@badinfluencers1635]

If you work or travel abroad a lot you will quickly learn that Americans despite the domestic news rhetoric, are not that popular in many places, like foreign banks for example!

[@mtngrl5859]

Andrew, I have family that left the now Czech republic in the 19th century when it was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire. Would I be able to qualify for Hungarian since it was part of the republic or only the physical country where my family member was born?

[@8d4o0c4]

If they were part of the Austro-Hungarian empire, and you have the documentation thereof, then you are likely qualified to apply. (Many ethnic Hungarians in surrounding countries like Romania and Serbia have applied for Hungarian citizenship based on that very circumstance.)

[@branleyhd]

Hungary requires you to speak their language. Good luck with that.

[@mtngrl5859]

@@branleyhd I haven't really looked into it yet. I know Croatia now longer has the language requirement as of last year. But I know Hungary may be more specific.

[@mtngrl5859]

@@8d4o0c4 Thanks for letting me know, I'll check into it.

[@VanquishMediaDE]

@@branleyhd Not anymore, they allow non Hungarian speaking people to apply for citizenship (via bloodline or otherwise) even if they do not speak the language. Hungary is desperate for money.

[@notfamouschristopher]

1622 first mayflower.. only 401 years ago.. any chance england or Ireland ( grandfather irish , grandmother english )

[@adnankamalofficial]

Hi my names is Adnan please tell me about st. Lucia passport

[@sherifazidin154]

My dad is a Belgian but I still do not qualify for citizenship

[@8d4o0c4]

According to Visa Guide, "If you were born in Belgium or born to a Belgian citizen parent, you have the right to obtain Belgian citizenship. Birth to a Belgian parent is the most common way to receive Belgian nationality." I would try again!!!

[@JenShea]

I’d be curious to find out if I can get Irish citizenship… my birth mother is Irish (and according to my DNA I am more Irish than not). Do you know if, as a Canadian, I can get Irish citizenship through birth mother/birth grandparents?

[@JenShea]

@@IDKline thanks for replying. I have my original birth certificate but I have no idea how to get hers. My birth father had British ancestry but my adoptive Mum was born and raised in England so I could get UK citizenship from her but that won’t help with getting in the EU. (I already knew of course that DNA doesn’t count)

[@JenShea]

@@IDKline Born in Canada. From what I know my birth mother was from Ireland. She died before I got my original birth certificate and found her name.

[@JenShea]

@@IDKline As it goes with Ancestry, my DNA shifts a bit every few months. It seems I’m more Scottish now but still a lot of Irish. :)

[@thomasc.champion4066]

Scottish and Irish have a mixed line and also a pretty close native language because of the British occupation and transposition of populations from Glasgow ? (I think) which is why England maintains a small territory in the north ! Anyyyyway - you want to get your mums birth certificate somehow (marriage birth and deaths records) get a paper trail and contact the Irish webpage for this stuff I think you can follow a flow of steps on their passport office website- that’s how I got mine thanks to my granny ! Takes about 3 years though so be patient and persistent !

[@JenShea]

@@thomasc.champion4066 Thank you Thomas. I have see if I can even get a hold of her birth info. Cheers ~

[@absolut_boston]

Does anyone have experience getting birth & immigration documentation from Newfoundland from the time before they were a province of Canada?

[@moshesierra6849]

U have forgotten Spain and Portugal Spain has the Historic Memorial law for descendants of Spaniards who left the peninsula during the Civil War , you can claimed citizenship if u are a grandchild too There are many other ways to hay Spanish citizenship too

[@adoberoots]

Worth mentioning that Armenian citizenship is available for anyone of Armenian heritage. Proof is generally provided in the form of a baptismal certificate from the Armenian Apostolic Church. Not an EU country but taxes are very low, the currency is very stable, and Armenian citizens are some of the only people in the world that can visit China for up to 90 days visa free. It's a good complimentary passport if you already have citizenship in a Western country.

[@yesiunderstand6044]

I found some law firms offering citizenship in Bulgaria, Romanià, Hungary etc by paying EUR 25k. Are these genuine?

[@8d4o0c4]

Um. No.

[@rahuliyer7456]

There is something else that also needs to be addressed. Are you of Sephardic Jewish background? If so, they even have laws in Portugal and Spain whereby you can get citizenship. Remember that many fled during the Inquisition. Well, this too is a citizenship by descent. Just a thought.

[@carolinavarela1572]

Spanish way has expired and is now an option only in limited cases as far as portugal you are to prove an effective and durable connection to the country.

[@carolinavarela1572]

You can still apply for the spanish but spain has the choice to aprove or deny it. You can apply for the portuguese one but you are required to A) Inherited somenthing in the country or B frequent visitation during lifetime both cases apply only if those facts demostrate an effective and durable connection to the country. As far as having jewish heritage germany and austria have opened up for holocaust descendents.

[@elena79rus]

Not sure about Spain, but you can get an Israeli citizenship.

[@KaayJaay]

How about Serbia? Croatia?

[@dzeeeeeee]

Yep, you can get Serb citizenship by desent

[@alanguages]

Looking forward to Citizenship you can attain by lineage in the Asian continent. This video is focused on Europe, so maybe the title should be changed.

[@YasinNabi]

Making money is an art, you can only make money if you practice and master the art..... by the way I enjoyed watching your videos. a fellow creator----=

[@marianchicago4002]

I watched a history piece about Argentina and they had ENORMOUS influx of Italian immigrants around the turn of the century, if my memory serves me well, couple million of them, and during the 2014 World Cup, tens of thousands came to Brazil under pretext of watching the tournament but then refused to leave and go back due to economic situation being very bad in Argentina. I am not sure how the Argentinian economy is doing right now but I bet there would be a huge market for Italian citizenship and passport, with other descendant citizenships probably being popular too.

[@MaxDeVoe]

@@MuzzaHukka Exactly , I am Brazilian and when I visited Argentina, I needed just an ID card.

[@cara2676]

What if you're adopted? Are you descended from anyone?

[@sweetsuccesstrading5097]

You would be Surprised what you can find through the DNA ancestry Service

[@cara2676]

@@sweetsuccesstrading5097 I mean legally. I was adopted and found my birth mother in my 20s. But on paper we're not related at all. Her family had a royal lineage that I have no claim to. My adopted family didn't consider me really family, so I got no inheritance. Just a floater.

[@InvestBetter.]

I need to go back to the Pangea period.🌍 Early crustaceans.....🦞

[@elena79rus]

Don't Germany and Greece also give citizenship by descent?

[@Green__one]

As far as I can tell Germany only does it if your direct parent is a citizen of Germany when you are born. That's pretty limiting for what he's talking about.

[@darrylrotrock7816]

My grandmother was born and raised in Hungary when it was part of the Austrian-Hungarian empire. The family (originally from Burgenland/Austria) had lived in Budapest for 5-6 generations. She moved to Germany in her 90s. As she could prove that she had maintained the culture of her forebears and spoke German fluently, she got her citizenship right away. Plus several very nice pensions - one for being old, another for her job in Budapest, and a third (war widow's) pension. Remember that she had never paid a Pfennig into German coffers - but they welcomed her with open arms. That has to be the most generous country under the sun.

[@cyoungso]

Does this include Western Belarus, which was part of the second Polish republic until the USSR annexed it after the war?

[@berkanathurisa]

It could. Everywhere that was part of Poland in 1920 is considered "Polish" until that area was lost in later years.

[@cyoungso]

@@berkanathurisa The border move back in august 1920. Do you know where I can check the actual regulations?

[@berkanathurisa]

@@cyoungso Give me a few minutes and I'll see what I can find. In my case, my grandfather was born in what is now Ukraine, but was part of Poland until after WW2. I recall reading about Belarus but since it didn't apply to me I didn't book mark it.

[@francescogorbechov4192]

I really wish I could get Hungarian citizenship. My grandpa was born in Hungary, but he is not the man listed on my dads birth certificate as the father, so I can’t do it. My dads the product of an affair

[@junerobertson4389]

Would you address Russia. A country I have always wanted to live in but as a senior now, on limited income. Is it possible.

[@kitty_s23456]

@June - given the current political & economic climate, I wouldn't advise to live in Russia. Also, you may experience some banking problems - your visa or mastercard may not work there. Why not check out Georgia? I've seen 2 YT channels which featured women from the USA who retired there. (I'm assuming that you're a woman due to your name. Apologies if not.) However, lots of Russians & Ukrainians now in Georgia (due to the war), so living expenses esp. rent has gone up.

[@kitty_s23456]

@@IDKline yes, I know abt that conflict. Russia annexed two regions in 2008(?) and now controls ~20% of Georgian land. There's anti Russian sentiment in Georgia now (for the Rus govt, not its citizens). Still, Andrew was promoting Georgia some months ago (but I think that was before the war). But if I was a westerner looking for somewhere else to live, I'd choose Georgia over Russia. Maybe another alternative is Albania? (but I think it has problems re: drug gangs - I may be wrong). Some nationalities can stay in Albania for 1 year (visa on arrival).

[@kitty_s23456]

@@IDKline I've heard from some Russian KZbinrs that Kazakhstan & Georgia are now limiting the entry of Russians. Turkiye/ Turkey (where lots of Russians also flocked to avoid mobilisation) has made it harder to gain residency (new rule came up in Dec last year, I think).

[@elena79rus]

Yes. Russia also gives citizenship by descent if you have Russian ancestry. Also, Russia has a fast track option to get a Russian citizenship for people who were born in (or have citizenships of) any countries that used to be a part of the USSR.

[@elena79rus]

@@kitty_s23456 Georgia and Albania are very poor countries compared to Russia. Living standards and purchasing power parity in Russia are much higher.

[@rivenoak]

how about to trigger the yet living grandparents to claim second citizenship and then work from there ?

[@rivenoak]

@@tonymarinara8444 well, the principle of _ius sanguinis_ hinges on such stuff, so if you could establish an unbroken line of descent for ancestors to grandparents it should work its way down to you also. unless someone renounced citizenship in between. :(

[@MrWonderful09]

I was born in Germany after the war, 1948. My parents are Ukrainian. Can I get the German citizenship?

[@elena79rus]

No, because you don't have German ancestry. The mere fact that you were born in Germany does not qualify you for German citizenship.

[@darrylrotrock7816]

German ancestry helps, but your life and conduct in the country will certainly be considered! Go for it, and good luck!

[@donkeysaurusrex7881]

Are there any people who give citizenship by decent to people who aren’t descended from there? I’d really like a second citizenship

[@forzajuve4845]

sure..cmon down ..I'll start printing out your certificate now

[@user-um7tw6kx4r6]

Do you understand what "descent" means? If so, then you'll understand that citizenship by descent...is for people who can prove descent.

[@adamdemirs3466]

Question, if my Grandfather was Albanian is it easier for me to get a second citizenship there?

[@diegoterneus2250]

So, if I qualify for Italian citizenship because of my maternal grandfather and I become an Italian citizen, do my children and my grandchildren have the right to claim Italian citizenship because of me?

[@sherbban]

the easiest would be for you to go with your kids and register them before they turn 18. then they do the same with their kids and it continues like that. if they have to register, they'll have to go through the same hurdles as you... by the way, I don't know for Italy, but in france, if you don't register your kids before they turn 1, you'll get a 3000Euro fine.

[@forzajuve4845]

@@sherbban italy wants you to register with the AIRE and keep it updated with major changes, ie.marriages, deaths once you get approved

[@CigarAttache]

The naturalization part is tricky. My grandfather was born in Italy in the late 1800s & immigrated to the US in the early 1900s. He also served in the US military during WW1. Not sure if he renounced his Italian citizenship during this time. The military also bastardized his surname and it’s missed by 1 letter, which was apparently a common thing in the US during this time because of amount of anti Italian immigrant sentiment .

[@PolyCindy]

Yes from Lento to Lenti

[@forzajuve4845]

@@tonymarinara8444 not so fast..it was stated that the descendant if naturalized at all, did it in early 1900's..need to find out exactly when because it must have been after June 14,1912..

[@forzajuve4845]

the change of the name will matter to some Italian consulates and some it doesn't matter..all this MUST be done through the local Italian consulate where you live and they seem to be judge and jury of all of this

[@radheykultura306]

What about Croatia?

[@cypherhoax2010]

Yes. I’m in the process of it now from the US with parent from Croatia.

[@radheykultura306]

@@cypherhoax2010 Do you know how far they go back because it’s my grandfather who is from Croatian parents but he was born in New Jersey and since he’s not alive who would I need to talk to to get documents or whatever?

[@carolinavarela1572]

@@radheykultura306 no limit

[@carolinavarela1572]

@@cypherhoax2010 no limit in croatia citizenship

[@mtngrl5859]

@@cypherhoax2010 Did you do it yourself or with an attorney? My grandmother was from there.

[@julieenglert3371]

What about Germany?

[@darrylrotrock7816]

If you can prove that you have maintained a cultural German identity and speak the language, yes. There is no time/generation limit. I have relatives who won citizenship there after centuries as ethnic Germans, living in various parts of Europe.

[@rubent455]

There are far more Italians in Argentina than in Uruguay.

[@kathiejohns1418]

I can claim citizenship in two countries but the way these people talk you need to invest in order to get a citizenship

[@atlantic3438]

My mum lived in Australia for a bit as a child so technically I can get it without having even visited lol

[@michaelmcdermed841]

you can't do this with latvia anymore unless something has changed

[@cmayone94]

My grandmother was born in Germany came to USA 1930 gave birth to my mother 1933 out of wedlock. Do I qualify for German citizenship?

[@darrylrotrock7816]

If you can prove that you have maintained a cultural German identity and speak the language, yes. I posted my grandmother's experience "higher up on this page" - you may find it helpful.

[@cmayone94]

@@darrylrotrock7816 Thank you!

[@darrylrotrock7816]

@@cmayone94 I forgot to mention - do you have any family in Germany? If so, maintain (or establish) contact. Not only would your relatives likely be glad to be in touch, but having those ties will impress the authorities, as well.

[@cmayone94]

Yes, I keep in touch with my cousins there! Thank you!

[@forzajuve4845]

italy says your descendant had to be naturalized after June 14, 1912

[@ehudkirsh766]

Hungary 🇭🇺 has citizenship-based taxation like the US, so forget about it.

[@jamesofallthings3684]

To not have it go back at least to great grandparents is just absurd to begin with.

[@dealman3312]

Remember there was a time not long ago where passports weren’t required and you could almost live wherever you wanted. We are in lane 22 they want us in lane 100.

[@jasonfraser1317]

FYi Andrew, Lithuania new law 2015 if born outside Lithuania and obtained citizenship, no need to renounce, dual citizenship allowed.

[@AlaskaErik]

As a first generation American born to German citizens I have citizenship rights there. But I have zero desire to live in that sh!thole. Been there, done that, no desire to ever return.

[@J0HN_3_16]

Get the citizenship while you can . It allows you to live and work anywhere in the EU. Even if you never visit Europe, it could be a blessing to your grandkids.

[@karlmcglue9946]

Not a citizen nor a ship thankfully

[@nfvjgrofgjvoldlkgvlo]

when None apply to you :,)

[@Houthiandtheblowfish]

glad to be born where we have beef with us

[@GalacticWoman]

Dont get Polish passport if you want to avoid draft

[@dr.winstonsmith]

@Jk Not yet.

[@GalacticWoman]

@@user-gq4cr2hl1u There plans for one are alreasy discussed in their media

[@marianchicago4002]

Poland used to be if you were pursuing higher education, like taking one class on a weekend for several years or a decade, you were able to avoid the draft. I did hear of guys getting taken from the airport in front of a draft commission in the early 2000’s.

[@astmatyk5166]

@@marianchicago4002 As a Pole who may be drafted in future I can explain. Officially draft is suspended since 2009. You only have to go to commission to get military category (which tells about your usefulness if you were going to be a solider). Since situation in Ukraine started, there are plans to make Polish Army stronger and still from time to time there are rumors about getting back pre-2009 which would mean that nearly every man who weren't learning in university or having health problems will have to go through obligatory military service for period of time. But still as someone who will be affected most I can say, we cared for like first 3 months of situation, nearly year after no-one is afraid of being forced into Army. Ps. Forgot to mention. Living in country not in diaspora.

[@sagbon98]

I thought this guy held 9 citizenships. What a disappointment.

[@EvelynElaineSmith]

But did he have to pay income tax nine-times over?

[@sagbon98]

@@EvelynElaineSmith if he did, then that would be a Guinness World Record.

[@sexandtheswiss]

My grandfather was born in Poland but was born before their citizenship rules, so I have been told no. So not sure I'd say they are easy at all!

[@carolinavarela1572]

the good news is you do not qualify for polish citizenship directly but you qualify for a karta polaca after 1 year living in poland with a polish card you ask for citizenship

[@sexandtheswiss]

@@carolinavarela1572 but they would have to give me a visa to live there for a year. It seems his town was under Austrian rule when he was born, and so far neither want to deal with my application.

[@carolinavarela1572]

I THINK you are out of luck..... Have any latino american ancestry or puerto rico? nationals by birth of latin american countries ou us citizens born in puerto rico have claim to spanish passport after 2 years of residence.

[@sexandtheswiss]

@@carolinavarela1572 French and Polish, both said no. So not a 3rd option

[@berkanathurisa]

It doesn't matter when he was born. It matters when he left. If he left before 1920, then you may be out of luck. If after, then it's worth checking further.

[@argonunya882]

south korea?

[@badinfluencers1635]

In South Korea, you can qualify for an F-4 visa which is a visa for ethnic Koreans. It will require some legwork to become a citizen though and if you are male you might have to serve in the military.

[@isaacsosa1000]

No options for this Hispanic dude.

[@isaacsosa1000]

@@IDKline USA

[@carolinavarela1572]

really? Spain allows citienship after 2 years of residence for ibero americans.

[@carolinavarela1572]

@@IDKline 2 years for nationals by birth of ibero american countries if that is his heritage and he can get one of those citizenship by birth he qualifies

[@isaacsosa1000]

@@IDKline I am a 6th generation Texan. My origin is Spain on my Mother's side but that goes back to the year 1700.

[@isaacsosa1000]

@@IDKline Yes they came as Spanish, then Mexican, Texan and then U.S. American.

[@4ninefine199]

I'm working on my Italian Citizenship through decent. 🇮🇹👨‍🌾🤌 Thanks Andrew for informing everyone on this.

[@richardesposito6622]

I trying to do the same but I find it going to cost $8k++ for one person and getting an apt. at the local consulate is will take over 2 years! I definitely qualify have all most of my paperwork .. Just trying to find specialist in BN Italy where the Grandfather grew up.. Are you working with some in S. Italy?