6 countries where it's easier for Americans to get dual citizenship by Áine Cain on Nov 1, 2017, 11:57 AM Advertisement
 • The US does not prohibit dual nationality — which means Americans are mostly free to apply for citizenship with other countries. • Most citizenship application processes can be intensive, expensive, and time-consuming. • But some nations have policies that actually make it easier to obtain citizenship than others.
It's official. I'm an Irish citizen.
I've lived in the US my entire life and I haven't left the States for some time. But Ireland's nationality laws are based on "jus sanguinus" — Latin for "right of blood." And, unlike many countries, Ireland's rules apply not only to the children of Irish citizens who were born in Ireland, but to their grandchildren as well. My maternal grandparents immigrated to the US from Dublin and Westmeath decades ago. My sisters, mother, and I spent a few months researching the application process and assembling the necessary documents. We just recently heard back that our applications were successful. Applying for citizenship in many countries can be an intensive, expensive, and time-consuming undertaking. But snagging citizenship status is easier in some countries than others. In the US, individuals interested in becoming an American citizen must hold a green card for five years and go through a 10-step naturalization process. On the other end of the spectrum, Ireland is one of several countries with extensive "jus sanguinus" policies that make it relatively simple for some people to win the citizenship lottery. Other countries offer a simplified or brief application process, in order to attract entrepreneurs. Here's a roundup of some countries that make it easier to obtain citizenship: SEE ALSO: 5 languages that are hard to master, but will pay off forever Ireland  Ireland's laws make it easy for some people of Irish descent to claim citizenship. If one of your parents was an Irish citizen who was born in Ireland, you're most likely entitled to citizenship. If one of your grandparents was an Irish citizen who was born in Ireland, you're eligible to become one, too. You just need to provide documentation and apply for the Foreign Births Register. You can check whether or not you're eligible for citizenship on the website of Ireland's Department of Justice and Equality.
Israel  Ethnic and religious Jews — as well as their spouses and grandchildren — are free to gain Israeli citizenship through the country's Law of Return. According to the Nomad Capitalist, individuals immigrating through the Law of Return can gain citizenship within months, and a passport within a year. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has more information on the Law of Return.
Hungary  If you speak Hungarian and can prove your Hungarian ancestry, you might qualify for "simplified naturalization" under Hungarian law. According to the the Consulate General of Hungary in Los Angeles, it can take officials in Budapest six to nine months to determine whether an applicant qualifies. The Consulate General also notes there are numerous caveats to the rule that reflect the "historical changes of borders and citizenships in Central Europe during the 20th century."
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