Global Citizenship Hub

For persons born to Barbadian parent

Barbados

Citizenship by Descent

Barbadian citizenship available to persons of Barbadian descent born abroad. Strong diaspora ties especially with UK and Canada.

Dominica

Citizenship by Investment

Investment

Economic citizenship through investment

Dominica

Citizenship by Investment

Investment

Dominica's CBI program is consistently rated the world's best value citizenship by investment. Minimum $100,000 donation or $200,000 real estate.

Haiti

Haitian Nationality by Descent

For persons of Haitian descent

Jamaica

Citizenship by Descent

Jamaican citizenship available to persons born abroad to at least one Jamaican parent. Registration required.

Jamaica

Citizenship by Descent

For persons with Jamaican parent or grandparent

St Kitts and Nevis

Citizenship by Investment

Investment

The world's oldest CBI program (1984). Minimum $250,000 donation to Sustainable Growth Fund.

Trinidad and Tobago

Citizenship by Descent

For persons with Trinidad parent

Trinidad and Tobago

Citizenship by Descent

T&T citizenship available to persons born abroad to T&T citizen parents. Large diaspora in UK, USA, and Canada.

4-8 months

$300est.

South Asian Diaspora

6 programs

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Bangladesh

Dual Nationality

For former Bangladesh citizens abroad

India

Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)

For persons of Indian origin

India

Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

OCI is a lifelong visa and travel document for people of Indian origin and their spouses. Not full citizenship but gives most civilian rights.

Pakistan

National ID Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP)

For Pakistani citizens and origin persons abroad

2-4 weeks (urgent: 1 week)

$50est.

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Sri Lanka

Dual Citizenship

For former Sri Lankan citizens

Sri Lanka

Citizenship by Descent

Sri Lankan citizenship by descent available to children of Sri Lankan citizens born abroad.

$200est.

East Asian Diaspora

5 programs

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Philippines

Republic Act 9225 (Dual Citizenship)

Filipino citizens who naturalised in another country can reacquire Philippine citizenship. Children born abroad to Filipino parents can also elect Filipino citizenship.

Philippines

Dual Citizenship (RA 9225)

For former Filipino citizens and their children

South Korea

F-4 Overseas Korean Visa

The F-4 visa allows ethnic Koreans of foreign nationality to live and work in Korea with minimal restrictions. Pathway to residency and eventual citizenship.

South Korea

F-4 Overseas Korean Visa

For ethnic Koreans abroad

Vietnam

Vietnamese Origin Certificate

For overseas Vietnamese (Viet Kieu)

1-2 months

$20est.

Latin American Diaspora

6 programs

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Argentina

Argentine Nationality by Descent

For persons with Argentine parent or grandparent

Brazil

Citizenship by Descent

Brazilian citizenship available to those born abroad to at least one Brazilian parent. Can also be acquired by persons married to or children of Brazilians.

Brazil

Brazilian Nationality by Descent

For persons with Brazilian parent

Colombia

Colombian Nationality by Birth Abroad

For persons born abroad to Colombian parent

Mexico

Citizenship by Descent

Mexican nationality by birth available to children of Mexican parents born abroad. Includes children of Mexican fathers OR mothers.

Mexico

Mexican Nationality by Descent

For persons with Mexican parent or grandparent

$90est.

Middle Eastern Diaspora

4 programs

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Armenia

Armenian Citizenship by Origin

For persons of Armenian origin

Israel

Law of Return (Aliyah)

Law of Return

For Jewish persons worldwide

Lebanon

Lebanese Nationality by Descent

For persons with Lebanese father

Turkey

Blue Card (Mavi Kart)

For former Turkish citizens who lost citizenship

1-3 months

$20est.

European Diaspora

6 programs

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Germany

German Citizenship by Descent

For descendants of German citizens

Greece

Greek Citizenship by Descent

For descendants of Greek citizens

Ireland

Irish Citizenship by Descent

For persons with Irish parent or grandparent

Italy

Italian Citizenship by Descent (Jure Sanguinis)

For descendants of Italian citizens

2-5 years (varies by consulate)

$900est.

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Poland

Polish Citizenship by Descent

For descendants of Polish citizens

Portugal

Portuguese Citizenship for Sephardic Descendants

For descendants of Sephardic Jews expelled in 1496

12-36 months

$550est.

Pacific Islander Diaspora

4 programs

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Fiji

Fijian Citizenship by Descent

For persons born abroad to Fijian parent

Samoa

Citizenship by Descent

Samoan citizenship available to persons of Samoan descent born abroad. Large Pacific diaspora in New Zealand, Australia, and USA.

Samoa

Samoan Citizenship by Descent

For persons with Samoan parent or grandparent

Tonga

Tongan Citizenship by Descent

For persons with Tongan parent

2-3 months

$45est.

Eastern European Diaspora

3 programs

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Croatia

Croatian Citizenship by Origin

For persons of Croatian descent

Hungary

Simplified Naturalization for Ethnic Hungarians

For ethnic Hungarians abroad

Romania

Romanian Citizenship Restoration

For descendants of former Romanian citizens

12-36 months

$110est.

North African Diaspora

2 programs

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Morocco

Moroccan Nationality by Descent

For persons with Moroccan father

Tunisia

Tunisian Nationality by Descent

For persons with Tunisian parent

$35est.

African Diaspora

9 programs

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Ethiopia

Ethiopian Origin ID (Yellow Card)

For persons of Ethiopian origin or descent

Ghana

Citizenship by Descent

For persons with Ghanaian parent or grandparent

Ghana

Right of Abode

For persons of African descent in the diaspora

Kenya

Citizenship by Descent

For persons with Kenyan parent

Liberia

Citizenship by Descent

For persons of Negro African descent

Nigeria

Citizenship by Registration (Descent)

For persons born to Nigerian parents

Rwanda

Premium Residency Program

Residency

For high-net-worth individuals and investors

Sierra Leone

Citizenship by Descent

For persons of Negro African descent

South Africa

Citizenship by Descent

For persons born to South African parent

6-24 months

$25est.

African Heritage Diaspora

8 programs

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Ethiopia

Ethiopian Origin ID Card

The Ethiopian Origin ID Card gives people of Ethiopian origin many of the rights of citizens without requiring full citizenship. Ideal for diaspora.

Ghana

Right of Abode

Open to people of African descent worldwide who can prove ancestral connection to Ghana. No citizenship required.

Ghana

Citizenship by Naturalisation

Naturalization

Foreign nationals including diaspora members can apply for citizenship after 5 years of legal residence.

Kenya

Citizenship by Descent

Kenyan citizenship available to children of Kenyan citizens. East African diaspora members with Kenyan parentage can reclaim citizenship.

Nigeria

Citizenship by Birth/Descent

Nigerian citizenship by descent is available to children of Nigerian parents born abroad. Can be claimed at any age.

Rwanda

Citizenship by Descent

Rwanda offers citizenship to members of the Rwandan diaspora and their descendants. Part of Rwanda's diaspora engagement policy.

Sierra Leone

Citizenship by Descent

Sierra Leonean citizenship available to those with at least one Sierra Leonean parent or grandparent. Applies to diaspora worldwide.

South Africa

Citizenship by Descent

South African citizenship by descent available to those born outside SA to at least one SA citizen parent.

6-12 months

$400est.

Armenian Heritage Diaspora

1 program

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Armenia

Citizenship by Descent

Armenian citizenship available to ethnic Armenians worldwide. Part of Armenia's diaspora repatriation programme.

3-9 months

$250est.

European Heritage Diaspora

4 programs

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Greece

Citizenship by Descent

Greek citizenship available to persons of Greek descent through paternal or maternal line. Large Greek diaspora in USA, Australia, and Germany.

Ireland

Citizenship by Descent

Irish citizenship by descent available to grandchildren of Irish citizens born on the island of Ireland. One of the most accessible European citizenship pathways.

Italy

Citizenship by Descent (Jure Sanguinis)

Italian citizenship by blood line with no generational limit. If you have an Italian ancestor who emigrated, you may qualify — regardless of how many generations ago.

Portugal

Citizenship by Descent

Portuguese citizenship available to grandchildren of Portuguese nationals. Also available to Sephardic Jews with Portuguese ancestry.

12-24 months

$600est.

Any Jewish person and their spouse, children, and grandchildren have the right to immigrate to Israel and receive citizenship. Extends to grandchildren of Jewish persons.

Jewish Heritage Diaspora

1 program

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Israel

Law of Return

$500est.

Lebanese Heritage Diaspora

1 program

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Lebanon

Citizenship by Descent

Lebanese citizenship by descent available through paternal line. Large Lebanese diaspora worldwide (estimated 14 million vs 4 million in Lebanon).

6-24 months

$600est.