Citizenship by descent — ancestry and heritage routes
Citizenship-by-descent routes grant citizenship (not merely residence) through documented ancestry. Irish, Italian, Portuguese, German, and Spanish descent routes are the most commonly pursued.
Typical characteristics
- Documented lineage back to a qualifying ancestor.
- No points test; no residence or income requirement.
- Usually grants citizenship directly — not a residence intermediate.
- Document-gathering across multiple jurisdictions is typically the longest phase.
Italian Republic(1 route)
State of Israel(1 route)
Frequently asked questions
How many citizenship by descent visa routes are there across these destinations?+
We cover 2 citizenship by descent routes across 2 of our 109 destinations. Citizenship reclamation or acquisition through parental, grandparental, or further ancestry.
Which countries offer citizenship by descent visas?+
Among our destinations, Italian Republic, State of Israel have citizenship by descent routes. Open any country group above for its specific routes and official sources.