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United States — Citizenship Guide
Citizenship by descent is available; naturalisation requires 5 years; dual citizenship is permitted.
Why United States?
The United States passport offers visa-free, visa-on-arrival, ETA, or e-visa access to 180 destinations, ranking it #41 globally.
5 yrs (3 if married); fee $725 + $85 biometrics.
Citizenship by descent
United States applies jus sanguinis — citizenship can be acquired by descent from a citizen parent, and in some cases from grandparents or more distant ancestors.
Naturalisation
Naturalisation typically requires 5 years of residence, usually alongside language and integration requirements.
Dual citizenship
United States generally permits dual citizenship.
Fees & timeline
The application fee is around €810 (approximate).
Compiled from the Citizenship Hub law dataset (approximate). Verify with official government sources before relying on this information.
Where the United States passport can travel
Visa-free, visa on arrival, ETA, and e-visa access by destination. Hover for details.
- Visa-free
- Visa on arrival
- ETA
- e-Visa
- Visa required
- No admission
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Afghanistan
Citizenship by descent is available; naturalisation requires 5 years; dual citizenship is generally not permitted.
- Capital
- Kabul
- By descent
- Yes
- Naturalisation
- 5 yrs
- Dual citizenship
- Restricted
Albania
Citizenship by descent is available; naturalisation requires 5 years; dual citizenship is permitted.
- Capital
- Tirana
- By descent
- Yes
- Naturalisation
- 5 yrs
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
Algeria
Citizenship by descent is available; naturalisation requires 7 years; dual citizenship is generally not permitted.
- Capital
- Algiers
- By descent
- Yes
- Naturalisation
- 7 yrs
- Dual citizenship
- Restricted