Here are 9 countries offering ancestry-based citizenship to Americans looking to leave US after Trumps victory
In the wake of the 2024 presidential election, many Americans, especially celebrities, have pledged to give up their citizenship and move elsewhere. For Americans exploring dual citizenship options or seeking a second passport, many countries offer pathways to citizenship based on ancestry. These countries often allow citizens of foreign nations to claim nationality through parents, grandparents or direct ancestors.Here is a list of nine countries offering citizenship by descent, arranged alphabetically.Under Ghana’s Citizenship Act of 2002, individuals with a Ghanaian parent can apply for citizenship.
The country’s “Year of Return” initiative encourages African Americans and Afro Caribbeans to reconnect with their heritage.Ghana also offers the “Right of Abode” program, allowing those with African descent to live indefinitely in the country without needing a visa, provided they can document their lineage.Germany provides citizenship by descent to individuals with a German parent, grandparent or great-grandparent.Special provisions exist for those whose ancestors lost citizenship under the Nazi regime due to political, racial or religious persecution. Children born before July 1, 1993, to a German father and a non-German mother may claim citizenship if paternity was established by age 23.Hungary allows individuals with Hungarian parents or grandparents to claim citizenship, regardless of the number of generations abroad.
Knowledge of the Hungarian language is not a requirement. Citizenship through naturalization is also possible for those married to a Hungarian citizen for at least five years, or 10 years without children.India does not allow dual citizenship but offers Overseas Citizenship of India, or OCI, status.This designation includes a lifelong, multiple-entry visa and benefits akin to non-resident Indians (NRIs), like economic and educational privileges. To qualify, applicants must have an Indian parent or grandparent and cannot be o...