Descent or Marriage. Access European citizenship for Italy and Croatia

Nationality by descent allows you to obtain citizenship in a European country based on your family and ancestral ties. This route recognizes that family legacy transcends borders and generations.

What is the best option for you?

Descendants is ideal if you have documented European ancestors and prefer a process that does not require residency.

Marriage may be the way if you have a European spouse and are willing to establish residence in their country.

Advantages of this route

It does not require residency in the European country

Once obtained, nationality is permanent and transferable to your descendants.

Officially recognize your cultural and family heritage

It does not depend on economic investments.

How Does It Work?

Each country has its own laws regarding citizenship by descent:

Italy

There is no generational limit. If you can prove an unbroken line from an Italian ancestor born after the unification of Italy (1861), you can apply for citizenship.

Spain

The Democratic Memory Law (known as the "Grandchildren Law") allows descendants of Spaniards to apply for nationality until October 2025, including children and grandchildren of original Spaniards.

Croatia

Following the 2020 reforms, requirements such as language proficiency have been eliminated, making the process easier for descendants of Croatians without generational limits.