If you have ever dreamed of moving to the European Union but are not sure how to make it work, you may be surprised to find that you're eligible for citizenship.
Citizenship in any E.U. country provides tremendous benefits, including the right to travel freely between member countries and the right to live, work, and study in any member state. The most common ways of obtaining dual citizenship are tied to ancestry or residence. However, there are also other paths to dual citizenship in many countries, ranging from investing in real estate or working for a foreign government in your home country. Other countries offer specialized visas that can lead to citizenship under some circumstances.
Obtaining dual citizenship is a complex, detailed process. Eligibility may hinge on a specific date of naturalization or whether the ancestor you use to claim citizenship was male or female. This is not an exhaustive guide but a jumping-off point. Many countries offer several paths to citizenship, so if you don’t qualify under one criterion, consider looking for an alternative.
If dual citizenship isn’t possible, don’t despair! Many European countries allow non-citizens to obtain long-term residency visas. While these visas don’t provide all the same benefits as citizenship, they can be a way to help get a new life set up in the country of your dreams!