The Ancestor Who Left
Audra DeFalco
September 14, 2026
Why the number of generations a country lets you count back tells you almost nothing about whether you will get the passport.
Tag: EU citizenship
Which Passport Gives You the Best Consular Protection Abroad?
Nagy Szabolcs
July 18, 2026
Passport power is usually scored by how many borders you can cross. The measure that counts on a bad day is what happens when you need help abroad. On network reach, service quality, and crisis evacuation, one form of citizenship stands out, and the rankings largely miss it.
How to Build a Citizenship Strategy for Your Children Before They Turn 18
Nagy Szabolcs
July 12, 2026
The levers that decide a child’s citizenship, from where they are born to which passports they inherit, mostly close at 18. A practical guide for parents who want to plan the portfolio early.
Five Ways to Get EU Citizenship Without Writing a Check
Nagy Szabolcs
July 10, 2026
Golden visas and citizenship by investment grab the headlines, but the cheapest routes to an EU passport cost nothing but paperwork and patience. Here are five ways to become an EU citizen without writing a check, and who actually qualifies for each.
The Fastest Path to Citizenship in Every Supranational Settlement Bloc
Nagy Szabolcs
June 11, 2026
A bloc-by-bloc map of the fastest realistic naturalization paths, ranked from quickest to slowest. Three speed tiers, one settlement footprint per passport, and a 2026 snapshot of what’s still in flux.
Kochenov Expects “Strong Growth of CBI in Europe” If ECJ Dismisses Malta CBI Case
Ahmad Abbas
October 21, 2024
Kochenov: “Member States could have given EU power to determine who acquires EU citizenship. They chose not to.”
The 10 Supranational Settlement Blocs: Where Citizenship in One Country Lets You Live in Others
Christian Henrik Nesheim
January 12, 2024
How to strategically parlay citizenship in one gateway country into access to multiple others with Supranational Settlement Blocs (SSBs).
3 Crucial Things to Keep in Mind if You Are Applying for Citizenship by Descent
Patrick McFawn
December 5, 2023
Citizenship by descent policies are more valuable than ever, but the process is more complex than most think, writes Patrick McFawn.
9 EU Countries That Grant Citizenship to the Great Grandchildren of Their Citizens
Christian Henrik Nesheim
July 6, 2022
Globally, hundreds of millions of people have a great grandparent from an EU country. Too few of them are picking up citizenships for free.
Hungary Has Granted EU Citizenship to a Million Hungarian Descendants – 1.6 Million Americans Could Qualify
Christian Henrik Nesheim
March 24, 2022
Hungary is serious about naturalizing members of its diaspora, and not deterred by application volume. 3 million worldwide could be eligible.
Italian Citizenship by Lawsuit: Taking Consulates to Court Over Lack of Appointments – And Winning
Marco Bersani
February 10, 2022
The Italian Court of Rome states that consulates that don’t give appointments violate the right to claim Italian citizenship by descent.
2020 Saw Malta Pass EUR 1 Billion Contribution Milestone in Otherwise Disappointing Year
Christian Henrik Nesheim
February 9, 2022
Malta’s IIP raised more than EUR 1 billion in contributions alone before being discontinued show figures released by the Regulator this week.
Italian Citizenship by Descent: Up to 80 Million Worldwide Potentially Eligible
Christian Henrik Nesheim
February 2, 2022
From Buenos Aires to Boston, tens of millions are eligible for Italian citizenship by descent. David Lesperance explains how to qualify.
Portugal Golden Visa: Here’s What Happens Next
Partner Content
January 25, 2022
Charles Taylor Harris predicts the effects of the new golden visa rules: Interior areas and commercial property can expect a boost, the fund option will show resilience, and rich-world interest in the program will continue to rise.
10 Million Polish-Americans Potentially Eligible for EU Citizenship by Descent
Christian Henrik Nesheim
January 24, 2022
Some 10 million Americans, and twice that figure globally, are potentially eligible for EU citizenship by descent thanks to Polish ancestry.
Bulgarian RCBI: Program Reform Just as Likely an Outcome as Closure Says Legal Expert
Christian Henrik Nesheim
January 18, 2022
Though the govt. wants to end the program, comprehensive reform and extension of the program is an equally likely outcome, says Ivan Petrov.
102 American Investors Got Portugal Golden Visas in 2021, up 32% Year-on-Year
Christian Henrik Nesheim
January 7, 2022
The sharp rise in demand from Americans notwithstanding, 2021 was the program’s lowest-grossing year since 2015.
A New Year, A Revised Portugal Golden Visa Program: What You Need to Know
Partner Content
December 13, 2021
Patricia Casaburi clears up confusion around the criteria for “low-density” and “interior” areas under the Portugal Golden Visa’s new rules.
Everything You Need to Know About Latvian Citizenship by Descent
Anatoly Urtans
December 9, 2021
If you have ancestors who were Latvian citizens and you can prove it, you likely qualify for Latvian – and thereby EU – citizenship.
Portugal’s Cheaper, Faster D7 Visa Increasingly Taking Market Share Away From Golden Visa
Christian Henrik Nesheim
July 7, 2021
“Agents around the world are promoting the D7 on a massive scale,” says Patricia Valadas Coriel. That explains dropping volume for the golden visa.