On June 15th 2023, the Cassation Court ruling declared that an American-born child lost Italian citizenship when the Last Italian-Born-and-Registered Ancestor (LIBRA) naturalized after 1912, while the child was still a minor. This decision marks a significant departure from well-established interpretations.
Are you an American with Slovak ancestry interested in obtaining citizenship in Slovakia? This guide will walk you through the process of applying for citizenship by descent, including what documents you need and how to submit your application. Get started on your journey to becoming a Slovak citizen today
A new law in Slovakia gives people of Slovak heritage the right of ancestry citizenship. They can apply if qualifying ancestors reach up to third generations, those being great-grandparents who were former Slovak and Czechoslovak citizens.