Learn how to obtain citizenship by descent and get a passport through our simplified process. Timeline: 6-12 months.
Discover the requirements for citizenship by descent and the average processing time for a passport application, which can range from 3-18 months.
Our research explores the complexities of citizenship by descent laws and their impact on passport applications. Download the full report.
Watch our video tutorial to learn about the citizenship by descent process and timeline for obtaining a passport, featuring expert interviews.
Use our online tool to check your eligibility for citizenship by descent and get an estimated timeline for your passport application.
Recent updates to citizenship by descent laws have resulted in changes to passport application processing times, now ranging from 9-24 months.
Explore the benefits and requirements of dual citizenship by descent, including the timeline for obtaining a second passport, which can take 12-36 months.
The US Department of State provides guidance on the citizenship by descent process, including estimated processing times for passport applications, which vary by country.