Citizenship

Citizenship by descent (Jus sanguinis – Latin) – one of the most common principles of citizenship acquisition. Other definitions – citizenship by family, citizenship by blood.

This principle provides that children of citizens of a certain state have the opportunity to obtain citizenship of that country. In some states, such ancestors can be not only parents, but also grandparents and great-grandparents.Some countries open prospects for restoration of citizenship not only to those who have ancestors with the citizenship of that country, but also if the applicant can prove their respective ethnic origin.

The conditions for obtaining citizenship by descent differ depending on the legislation of each country. Select the country of origin of your ancestors and learn more about the process of citizenship restoration.