Citizenship by Descent
Estonian citizenship for descendants of pre-Soviet citizens. Estonia is the world's most digital-first nation — e-residency capital.
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Key Details
Stay Requirements
Citizenship by descent confers a nationality, which is permanent and carries no physical-presence requirement to retain
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- Citizenship for descendants
- No minimum stay requirement
- Digital-first nation
- E-residency opportunities
- Cultural heritage recognition
The catch
- No dual citizenship. You may have to give up your current citizenship to naturalise.
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What could change
Changes in citizenship laws could affect eligibility.
Tax Notes
Estonia does not impose taxes on descendants applying for citizenship by descent.
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