Citizenship under the repatriation program
Countries
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EU Citizenship |
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| Terms |
From 8 months |
| Advantages |
Visa-free travel to more than 160 countries of the world, social guarantees, high-quality medical care in any EU state, the best education on preferential terms Learn more |
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Slovenian citizenship |
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| Terms |
1 year |
| Advantages |
Free visits to 169 countries of the world, study in the best European universities Learn more |
| Country |
Romanian citizenship |
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| Terms |
5 months |
| Advantages |
Moderate living expenses, possibility of unlimited stay in any EU country Learn more |
| Country |
Bulgarian citizenship |
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| Terms |
6 months |
| Advantages |
Visa-free entry to the EU countries, Asia and the Caribbean Learn more |
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Citizenship of Cyprus |
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| Terms |
2-3 months |
| Advantages |
Life in a country with a warm climate, favorable business conditions Learn more |
| Country |
French citizenship |
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| Terms |
Up to 6 months |
| Advantages |
Visa-free travel to 173 countries, access to social benefits Learn more |
| Country |
Spanish citizenship |
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| Terms |
1 year |
| Advantages |
Life in a country with a warm climate, employment in the EU without additional permits Learn more |
| Country |
Italian citizenship |
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| Terms |
3 years |
| Advantages |
Visa-free regime with 173 countries of the world, access to European education Learn more |
| Country |
German citizenship |
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| Terms |
Up to 2 years |
| Advantages |
Employment at a promising job, access to first-class European medicine Learn more |
| Country |
Austrian citizenship |
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| Terms |
2-18 months |
| Advantages |
Living in a highly developed country, free border crossing of 173 countries Learn more |
European citizenship
is enabled to everyone
Advantages of a second citizenship
Second citizenship by repatriation can be obtained much faster than by naturalization. The status will provide the following privileges and benefits:
1. The right to live in the EU
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- The holder of an EU passport can choose to live in any country that is part of the association. At the same time, the immigrant will not have to obtain additional permits and face restrictions on the length of stay in the state.
2. Business activities
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- An entrepreneur with EU citizenship gets the opportunity to register and develop his company, bring goods or services to the European market.
3. Official employment
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- A citizen of an EU country can get a job in any EU state, and he does not need a special work permit.
4. Medical service
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- The holder of a European passport has access to treatment in the best clinics in Europe with full or partial reimbursement of expenses.
5. Freedom of movement around the world
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- EU citizens can cross the borders of more than 160 states without a visa.
6. Banking services
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- Europeans have the opportunity to keep money in reliable financial institutions in Europe, as well as use favorable lending programs at rates of 2–5.5%.
7. Acquisition of real estate
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- European passport holders are entitled to purchase real estate of any type in the EU without paying additional fees.
8. Family immigration
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- The process of obtaining EU citizenship by repatriation allows the inclusion of the main applicant’s children in the request and the right to be reunited with a marriage partner after obtaining a passport.
Repatriation procedure
The essence of repatriation is the restoration of citizenship on the basis of the applicant’s territorial or ethnic affiliation to a particular country. A foreigner can apply for the procedure if there is documentary evidence that his ancestor was a citizen of the chosen state.
Obtaining citizenship by repatriation occurs in the following sequence:
- Preparation and submission of the dossier
The applicant needs to form a complete package of documents, including certificates confirming the origin, as well as translate them into the national language. Lawyers will help to sign up for the submission of the dossier and accompany the applicant to the government department.
- Waiting for a decision
A few months after receiving the application, the authorized state body informs the applicant about granting citizenship to him.
- Waiting for a decision
A few months after receiving the application, the authorized state body informs the applicant about granting citizenship to him.
- Passing an interview or taking an oath
At the interview or during the ceremony, an authorized representative of the state institution asks the applicant a few simple questions, the answers to which the lawyers will provide the client with in advance.
- Obtaining citizenship
The applicant is issued a certificate of new status, after which the migration specialists will help to issue internal documents and an EU standard passport.
European citizenship
is enabled to everyone
Terms of citizenship obtainment under the repatriation program
The timing of obtaining the status of a citizen depends on the specific country and the workload of the migration authority. For example, a Romanian passport can be obtained one year after the application is submitted, a Bulgarian one after 15 months.
Requirements for obtaining citizenship under the repatriation program
To pass the procedure, the applicant must meet the following requirements:
- availability of confirmation of non-conviction;
- territorial or ethnic affiliation to a certain country;
- the absence of a ban on entry into the territory of the European Union.
Family members’ participation in citizenship programs
The applicant’s minor children are included in the applicant’s application for the status of a European citizen. The spouse and parents of the applicant may submit separate packages of documents for obtaining repatriation status if there are grounds. Also, family members have the right to apply for a residence permit for family reunification, and in the future – to apply for a European passport through accelerated naturalization.
How to choose a country?
The choice of a country for repatriation will primarily depend on the pedigree of the applicant. In any case, regardless of the state throughout the European Union, the repatriate will have the same rights and privileges.
Living in a European country has the following advantages:
- stable political environment;
- quality public health care;
- flexible taxation conditions for entrepreneurs with a corporate tax rate of 9–15%;
- high level of security;
- prestigious higher education.
European citizenship
is enabled to everyone
Frequently asked questions
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What should I do if I do not have the necessary documents to obtain citizenship under the repatriation program?
An applicant for the repatriation procedure can apply to migration experts. The competence of lawyers includes assistance with the formation of a dossier. Due to the availability of access to state archives, international law specialists will be able to claim the missing evidence confirming the origin of the applicant. -
Is it legal?
The simplified procedure for obtaining citizenship is completely legal. State repatriation programs are governed by the laws of the countries in which they operate. -
Does it matter which EU country I choose for citizenship?
It doesn`t, according to the EU Directive 2004/38, all citizens of the association countries have equal rights, therefore any state is available to the owner of the EU passport for residence, employment and business. If the applicant wants to live, for example, in Germany, he will be able to move there with a Romanian passport. -
Should I renounce my current citizenship?
No, the applicant can obtain a second citizenship without renouncing the first one. In this case, each of the two countries will consider him only as its citizen.
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5. Do I have to learn the language of the respective country in order to obtain its citizenship?
When undergoing repatriation, it is not necessary to pass an exam for knowledge of the state language. However, once the request is approved, you will need to go through an interview or take an oath, so it is important to read the training materials provided by lawyers. The interview and the ceremony are held in the state language, which is desirable to know at the initial level. However, some countries allow the presence of an interpreter at interviews. -
Will my children automatically receive the same citizenship?
Minor children automatically acquire citizenship with one of the repatriate parents. The applicant must provide the consent of the other parent and child to the migration authority if he is over 14 years old. -
How can I get citizenship for the whole family?
Family members of a repatriate can obtain citizenship of a European country after living in it with a residence permit for several years (the naturalization period for a family partner is halved in most states). Also, the main applicant has the opportunity to apply for status by investment and include his wife / husband and children in his application.
