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1const e={title:"Citizenship Comparator — Grupo LegalGlobal®",description:"Compare citizenship pathways in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, the U.S. and Chile: requirements, timelines, costs, and benefits."},i="Citizenship Comparator",t="Compare the main citizenship pathways in six countries: requirements, estimated timelines, costs, and key benefits.",n={p1:"Obtaining a second citizenship can open doors to new professional, educational, and international mobility opportunities. However, each country offers different pathways with varying requirements, timelines, and costs.",p2:"This tool allows you to compare the main citizenship options in a clear, structured way so you can make informed decisions before starting your process.",p3:"Select countries or pathways to filter and compare."},a="Data is for reference only and may vary based on individual circumstances. Consult a professional to evaluate your specific case.",r={all_countries:"All countries",all_pathways:"All pathways",search:"Search citizenship..."},s={italia:"Italy",espana:"Spain",portugal:"Portugal",alemania:"Germany",usa:"United States",chile:"Chile"},o={descent:"By descent",naturalization:"By naturalization",investment:"By investment",marriage:"By marriage"},c={requirements:"Main requirements",timeline:"Estimated timeline",cost:"Estimated cost",benefits:"Key benefits",restrictions:"Restrictions",dual:"Dual citizenship",eu:"EU citizenship",difficulty:"Complexity",yes:"Yes",no:"No",popular:"Popular"},l={1:"Low",2:"Moderate",3:"Medium",4:"High",5:"Very high"},u={it_descent:{name:"Italian Citizenship by Descent (Jure Sanguinis)",requirements:"Prove unbroken Italian ancestry line, apostilled and translated birth/marriage/death certificates, certificate of non-renunciation of the Italian ancestor.",cost:"EUR 1,500 – 5,000 (fees + translations + apostilles)",benefits:"Italian and European passport, free movement and work in 27 EU countries, access to European education and healthcare, transmissible to children.",restrictions:"If the line passes through a woman born before 1948, a judicial route may be required. Administrative processing can be lengthy depending on the comune."},it_naturalization:{name:"Italian Citizenship by Naturalization",requirements:"10 years of legal residence in Italy (4 years for EU citizens), minimum income, no criminal record, Italian language proficiency (B1).",cost:"EUR 250 (fee) + documentation costs",benefits:"Italian and European passport, same rights as citizens by birth, EU free movement.",restrictions:"Very long timeline. Processing may take an additional 2-4 years after meeting requirements. Requires continuous effective residence."},it_marriage:{name:"Italian Citizenship by Marriage",requirements:"Marriage to an Italian citizen, 2 years of residence in Italy or 3 years if residing abroad, Italian language proficiency (B1), no criminal record.",cost:"EUR 250 (fee) + documentation",benefits:"Italian and European passport, EU free movement, transmissible to future children.",restrictions:"Timelines are halved if there are children. The marriage must be valid at the time of granting."},es_naturalization:{name:"Spanish Citizenship by Residence",requirements:"2 years of legal residence in Spain for Ibero-Americans (10 years general rule), no criminal record, CCSE and DELE A2 exams, good civic conduct.",cost:"EUR 100 – 500 (fee + exams + documentation)",benefits:"Spanish and European passport, EU free movement, full access to public services, voting rights.",restrictions:"Spain generally requires renunciation of prior citizenship (except for Ibero-Americans, Andorra, Philippines, Equatorial Guinea, and Portugal). The 2-year rule only applies to Ibero-American nationals."},es_marriage:{name:"Spanish Citizenship by Marriage",requirements:"1 year of legal residence in Spain while married to a Spanish citizen, CCSE and DELE A2 exams, good civic conduct.",cost:"EUR 100 – 500 (fee + exams)",benefits:"Spanish and European passport, EU free movement, same rights as citizens by birth.",restrictions:"Spain may require renunciation of prior citizenship (exceptions for Ibero-Americans). Marriage must be valid."},pt_naturalization:{name:"Portuguese Citizenship by Naturalization",requirements:"5 years of legal residence in Portugal, Portuguese language proficiency (A2), no serious criminal record, effective ties to the community.",cost:"EUR 250 (fee) + documentation",benefits:"Portuguese and European passport, EU free movement, access to SNS, transmissible to children.",restrictions:"Must demonstrate effective ties to Portugal. Administrative processing may take an additional 12-24 months."}

1,pt_descent:{name:"Portuguese Citizenship by Descent",requirements:"Be a child or grandchild of a Portuguese citizen, documentary proof of the link, Portuguese Civil Registry records.",cost:"EUR 200 – 500 (fee + documentation)",benefits:"Portuguese and European passport, EU free movement, no need to reside in Portugal.",restrictions:"For grandchildren, proof of effective ties to Portugal or language proficiency may be required."},pt_investment:{name:"Portuguese Citizenship via Golden Visa",requirements:"Eligible investment (fund ≥ EUR 500,000 or scientific research), obtain Golden Visa residency, maintain for 5 years, then apply for citizenship.",cost:"EUR 500,000+ (investment) + EUR 250 (citizenship fee)",benefits:"Portuguese and European passport, low minimum stay (7 days/year for residency), full EU free movement after citizenship.",restrictions:"Residential real estate investment no longer eligible. Program subject to reviews. Requires 5 years of legal residency before citizenship."},pt_marriage:{name:"Portuguese Citizenship by Marriage",requirements:"Marriage to a Portuguese citizen for at least 3 years, declaration of intent, no criminal record, ties to the Portuguese community.",cost:"EUR 250 (fee) + documentation",benefits:"Portuguese and European passport, EU free movement, dual citizenship allowed.",restrictions:"Marriage must be at least 3 years old. An interview to verify the relationship may be required."},de_descent:{name:"German Citizenship by Descent",requirements:"Prove descent from a German citizen, civil registry documentation, proof that the ancestor did not lose citizenship.",cost:"EUR 25 – 500 (fee + documentation)",benefits:"German and European passport (one of the world's strongest), EU free movement, full access to services.",restrictions:"Complex rules about loss of citizenship across generations. German citizens who naturalized in another country before 2000 may have lost citizenship."},de_naturalization:{name:"German Citizenship by Naturalization",requirements:"5-8 years of legal residence in Germany, German language proficiency (B1), citizenship exam, own income, no criminal record.",cost:"EUR 255 (fee) + exam costs",benefits:"German and European passport, voting rights, full access to public services.",restrictions:"Since 2024, Germany allows dual citizenship for naturalizations. 5 years with special integration, 8 years as a general rule."},us_naturalization:{name:"U.S. Citizenship by Naturalization",requirements:"5 years as a permanent resident (3 if married to a U.S. citizen), continuous physical presence, good moral character, English and civics exam.",cost:"USD 725 (USCIS fee) + documentation costs",benefits:"U.S. passport, voting rights, non-deportable, family sponsorship, access to federal employment.",restrictions:"Requires prior Green Card. The Green Card process can take years. Global tax obligations as a U.S. citizen."},us_investment:{name:"U.S. Citizenship via EB-5",requirements:"EB-5 investment (USD 800,000+ in TEA area), obtain conditional Green Card, reside for 5 years, then apply for naturalization.",cost:"USD 800,000+ (investment) + USD 725 (naturalization fee)",benefits:"Green Card and then citizenship for the entire family, unrestricted employment, full civil rights.",restrictions:"High-risk investment. Total process (investment + residency + naturalization) can take 7-10 years. Global tax obligations."},us_marriage:{name:"U.S. Citizenship by Marriage",requirements:"Marriage to a U.S. citizen, marriage-based Green Card, 3 years of permanent residence, continuous marital cohabitation, citizenship exam.",cost:"USD 725 (naturalization fee) + prior Green Card costs",benefits:"U.S. passport, same rights as citizens by birth (except presidency), family sponsorship.",restrictions:"Marriage must be genuine (USCIS investigates fraud). If the marriage ends before naturalization, the 5-year rule applies."},cl_naturalization:{name:"Chilean Citizenship by Naturalization",requirements:"5 years of permanent residency in Chile, legal age, no criminal record, continuous residence in the country.",cost:"CLP 50,000 – 150,000 (administrative fees)",benefits:"Chilean passport, U.S. Visa Waiver Program, access to trade agreements, Chilean consular protection.",restrictions:"Must maintain effective residence. No voting rights for first 5 years for elected office positions."}

1,cl_descent:{name:"Chilean Citizenship by Descent (Jus Sanguinis)",requirements:"Be a child of a Chilean parent born abroad, registration at a consulate or Chilean Civil Registry.",cost:"Free – CLP 50,000 (consular fees)",benefits:"Chilean passport, U.S. Visa Waiver Program, dual citizenship allowed, full civil rights.",restrictions:"Only applies to the first generation born abroad. Subsequent generations may require additional procedures."}},m={countries:"Countries compared",options:"Citizenship options",eu_options:"With EU citizenship",dual_options:"Allow dual citizenship"},p={headline:"Which is the best option for you?",subline:"Every case is unique. We evaluate your eligibility and design a personalized strategy.",button:"Request a legal assessment"},d="No options found with the selected filters.",f={title:"Quick comparison table",country_col:"Country",pathway_col:"Pathway",timeline_col:"Timeline",difficulty_col:"Complexity",dual_col:"Dual citizenship",eu_col:"EU"},h={meta:e,h1:i,subtitle:t,intro:n,disclaimer:a,filter:r,country:s,pathway:o,card:c,difficulty:l,options:u,stats:m,cta:p,empty:d,compare:f};export{c as card,f as compare,s as country,p as cta,h as default,l as difficulty,a as disclaimer,d as empty,r as filter,i as h1,n as intro,e as meta,u as options,o as pathway,m as stats,t as subtitle};