"European Union citizenship not only unlocks the ability to live and work across 27 countries with access to affordable healthcare and education-the coveted burgundy booklet also guarantees free movement throughout the entire Schengen Area, which is a major perk for travelers."
"We are seeing growing interest in ancestry-based applications because they combine emotional connection with practical mobility benefits. For many Americans, it's not about leaving the US-it's about expanding their options."
"Henley and Partners recently ranked almost all of the EU passports on this list among the world's most powerful passports in 2026-meaning they allow for visa-free travel to over 100 destinations around the world."
European Union citizenship offers significant advantages including the ability to live and work across 27 countries, access to affordable healthcare and education, and free movement throughout the Schengen Area. While wealthy Americans pay upwards of 500,000 euros for golden passports from countries like Portugal and Italy, citizenship by descent provides a cost-free alternative for those with European ancestry. Americans represent the largest customer base for residency-by-investment firms, with growing interest in ancestry-based applications that combine emotional connection with practical mobility benefits. Thirteen European countries offer citizenship by descent programs, with most EU passports ranked among the world's most powerful, allowing visa-free travel to over 100 destinations globally.
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