Benefits of an EU Passport Through Citizenship by Descent
An EU passport obtained through citizenship by descent is one of the most valuable travel documents in the world. Here's why:
Freedom of Movement:
- Live, work, and study in any of the 27 EU member states
- No visa required for travel within the EU/Schengen area
- No time limits on stays in other EU countries
Visa-Free Travel:
- Italian passport: 190+ countries visa-free or visa-on-arrival
- Irish passport: 190+ countries visa-free
- Polish passport: 180+ countries visa-free
- Hungarian passport: 180+ countries visa-free
- Croatian passport: 170+ countries visa-free
Work Rights:
- Right to work in any EU/EEA country without a work permit
- Access to EU job markets on equal terms with local citizens
- No employer sponsorship required
Healthcare:
- Access to healthcare systems in EU countries
- European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) for emergency coverage while traveling
Education:
- Right to study at EU universities, often at domestic tuition rates
- Access to EU student exchange programs
Business:
- Right to establish a business in any EU country
- Access to EU single market for goods and services
Consular Protection:
- When traveling in a non-EU country, you can seek consular assistance from any EU embassy if your country's embassy is not present
Permanent and Inheritable:
- Citizenship obtained by descent is permanent in all but exceptional cases
- It can be passed to your children, giving them the same rights (mind sequencing rules, e.g. Ireland's FBR)