No generational limit
Poland
Confirmation of Polish citizenship for descendants of citizens who left after 1920.
EU citizenship by descent
Reclaim the citizenship your ancestors carried
We trace your European roots through the archives and guide you from eligibility to passport — handling even the most complex citizenship by descent applications from start to finish.
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- Countries
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EU Citizenship by Descent
Your gateway to European citizenship
We specialise in these six countries, where we have deep knowledge and experience. We also cover other European nations — each route has its own history, law and archival trail. Let us find your path.
Declaration route
Czech & Slovak Republics
Citizenship by declaration for descendants of former Czechoslovak nationals.
Up to 3rd generation
Romania/Moldova
Reacquisition for descendants of those who held Romanian citizenship, including in present-day Moldova.
Interwar descent
Latvia
Registration for descendants of pre-1940 Latvian citizens and exiles.
Up to 3rd generation
Lithuania
Restoration for descendants of citizens of the interwar Republic of Lithuania.
No generational limit
Hungary
Two routes for those with Hungarian roots: simplified naturalisation, which requires the language, or verification of citizenship, which does not.
How it works
We handle every step, from first question to final passport
Citizenship by descent can be daunting. Our job is to make it hassle-free — carrying the research, translation, submission and follow-up so you don't have to.
Eligibility assessment
1–2 weeksWe review your family history and determine which routes to citizenship by descent are open to you, at no obligation.
Archival research
2–6 monthsOur researchers locate and retrieve the vital records and historical documents needed to build your case across European archives.
Application & submission
9 months – 2 yearsWe prepare, translate and submit your complete application to the relevant authority, and manage every request that follows.
Passport & beyond
Around 2 monthsOnce your citizenship is confirmed, we guide you through the passport application so you can enjoy the full rights of EU citizenship.
Research Package
£1,000*
Discover your heritage
- •Family tree and eligibility research
- •Archive research across relevant countries
- •Obtain vital records and supporting documents for citizenship application
Citizenship Application Package
£4,000*
Secure your citizenship
- •Everything in Research Package
- •Complete application dossier preparation
- –Obtain all remaining supporting documents
- –Hague apostille of required documents
- –Certified translations of required documents
- –Professionally presented family tree
- •Consulate liaison and appointment support
Complete Citizenship & Passport Package
£4,500*
Receive your EU passport
- •Everything in Application Package
- •Passport application preparation & submission
- •Support until your passport is issued
Family & Multiple Applicant Discount
Where two or more family members instruct us at the same time, each additional Citizenship Application Package receives a 30% discount.
*A fixed-fee quotation will be provided following an initial assessment and agreed in writing before any work begins.
Why Roots to Citizenship
Considerable experience, carried across every border
We determine your eligibility, prepare and submit your application, and once you receive a positive decision, we handle the passport application too.
Deep archival experience
We carry out original research across European archives, parish registers and emigration records to build watertight cases.
The most complex cases
Broken lines, lost documents and contested nationality — we specialise in the applications others turn away.
Local languages & law
Our team reads the historic scripts and speaks directly with authorities in each jurisdiction we serve.
End-to-end support
From the first eligibility check to holding your new passport, you have one team accountable throughout.
Eligibility checker
Could you be entitled to EU citizenship?
Answer three quick questions for an initial read on your options. There's no obligation, and we'll follow up with a detailed assessment.