Comment by skupig

19 hours ago

You can automatically be a citizen through descent of most countries in Europe and Asia, and everywhere in North America.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jus_sanguinis#Jus_sanguinis_st...

3 comments

skupig

Reply
cannonpr  19 hours ago

It’s not automatic, it requires applying and at times can take years of proving in terms of paperwork, that is by definition not automatic. I have personal experience with the Greek, German, and Italian systems, prepare your self for 1-2 years to gain it even if you have rights to it.

  • light_hue_1  14 hours ago

    In some countries it is automatic in others it is not.

    Say one of your parents is a citizen of some other country.

    If they're Canadian, you're a Canadian citizen. Period. The process is to get your documents that prove it. You don't apply for citizenship, you apply for proof.

    In many European countries you are not a citizen. The process is to become one by descent. You apply for citizenship.

    Very different.