Breaking Down the Language Question Many Americans exploring their Lithuanian heritage wonder if mastering the official language of Lithuania is a prerequisite for citizenship. The answer isn’t straightforward—it depends entirely on which path to citizenship … Read more
1. Dual Citizenship Referendum: Outcome and Implications On May 12, 2024, Lithuania held a constitutional referendum alongside the presidential elections, aiming to amend Article 12 of the Constitution to permit dual citizenship. While 74.49% of … Read more
In 2025, restoring Lithuanian citizenship by descent is becoming especially relevant for Americans with Lithuanian roots. More and more people in the US are considering dual citizenship, the ability to travel freely, and live and … Read more
Lithuanian citizenship offers more than just a connection to a culturally rich and historically significant nation. In 2025, holding a Lithuanian passport comes with a wide range of advantages—from seamless travel within the European Union … Read more
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has expressed dissatisfaction with the considerations of Lithuanian officials and the proposed amendments by the Ministry of the Interior. These amendments suggest the possibility of stripping citizenship acquired by descent, citing … Read more
On October 10, 2023, the head of the Government’s Communications Department, Marius Gurskas, answered questions on the LRT TV channel regarding a planned referendum, which is set to take place simultaneously with the first round … Read more
More than 60 members of the Seimas enlisted the bill, which proposes to hold a referendum regarding the following provision of the Constitution: “Acquisition of the Republic of Lithuania’s citizenship transpires by birth and other … Read more
At our law firm “De civitate” we not only help descendants of Lithuanian emigrants to restore Lithuanian citizenship by descent but also we specialize in helping individuals obtain a Lithuanian residence through investment. In this article, … Read more
Tracing your ancestry and discovering your roots can be a fulfilling and enlightening journey, particularly for those with Lithuanian heritage. If you’re looking to restore your Lithuanian citizenship or learn more about your family history, … Read more
The Litvaks, or Lithuanian Jews, have descended from the Germanic group of Ashkenazi Jews. During the development of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, in the 14th century, they were granted political and economic privileges in … Read more