Second Passport Routes
Compare 50+ citizenship pathways across descent, naturalization, investment, and marriage routes. Filter by ancestry, budget, timeline, and EU access.
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Data last updated: September 2026
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Key facts
- 5 citizenship pathways descent · naturalisation · investment (CBI) · marriage · humanitarian/special.
- Citizenship by descent (cheapest if eligible) Italy Law 74/2025: parent or grandparent for new claims · Spain LMD closed 2025-10-22 (timely files still processing) · Ireland 1 grandparent · Poland · Lithuania · Hungary.
- CBI thresholds Dominica $200K · Antigua $230K · Grenada $235K · St Kitts $250K · Turkey $400K real-estate · Vanuatu $130K.
- Naturalisation timelines Portugal 10y (7y for CPLP/EU nationals, since May 2026) · Germany 5y (2024) · Spain 2y for Sephardic, 10y standard · Argentina 2y.
- Visa-free reach + tax implications each new passport surfaced with its mobility score and any worldwide-tax implications (US/Eritrea CBT).
Already know your ancestry? Check your citizenship-by-descent eligibility for Canada (Bill C-3), Italy, Ireland, or Poland against each regulator's current rules.
Passport access — your starting passport vs. common second-passport upgrades
EU passports (Italian, Portuguese, Irish) unlock freedom-of-movement to 29 EU/EEA destinations. US/UK/AU give visa-free access but no FoM. Caribbean CBI passports (Dominica, St Kitts) give Schengen visa-free access but limited US.
Updated · WhereNext visa requirements registry
- US passport94 destinations
- GB passport94 destinations
- PT passport94 destinations
- TR passport94 destinations
| Passport | FoM | Visa-free | VoA | e-Visa | Visa req. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 US | 0 | 74 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 94 |
| 🇬🇧 GB | 0 | 75 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 94 |
| 🇵🇹 PT | 29 | 45 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 94 |
| 🇹🇷 TR | 0 | 39 | 5 | 9 | 41 | 94 |
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What this tool does
- Solves: Am I eligible for a second passport, and what are the fastest or cheapest routes?
- You provide: Ancestry background, budget range, timeline, and whether you need EU access.
- You get: 50+ citizenship pathways filtered by eligibility, with costs, timelines, and confidence levels.
Eligibility indicators are directional. Citizenship law is complex — consult an immigration attorney for formal applications.
FAQ
How does the Second Passport Route Finder work?▼
The tool catalogs 50+ citizenship pathways across descent, naturalization, investment, and marriage routes. Filter by ancestry, budget, timeline, and EU access to discover which second passport options you may qualify for.
What is citizenship by descent?▼
Citizenship by descent lets you claim nationality through ancestry — typically parents or grandparents who were citizens. Over 20 countries including Ireland, Italy, Poland, and Hungary offer this route, sometimes reaching back multiple generations with no residency requirement.
Which investment citizenship programs are included?▼
The tool covers active investment citizenship and golden visa programs including Portugal, Greece, Malta, Turkey, St Kitts & Nevis, Dominica, Antigua & Barbuda, Grenada, Vanuatu, and Jordan — with current minimum investment amounts and processing timelines.