How I obtained Portuguese citizenship after years of residence
Moving to a new country is never a trivial change of the place of residence. It is a total shift…
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Founder, editor-in-chief
Building a transparent route to EU migration information.
About
Alex Marin is the founder of Time for Citizenship - an independent platform that explains legal, safe, and realistic pathways to residence and citizenship in Europe. Alex sets the editorial standards, reviews complex topics with legal advisors, and ensures that every article favors clarity over marketing.
Focus areas
- Editorial policy and fact-checking
- Comparative reviews of migration companies
- Program analysis - descent, naturalisation, investment, study-to-work
- Reader safety and anti-scam guidelines
Jurisdictions
- Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia - citizenship by descent
- Portugal, Spain, Italy - residence to citizenship tracks
- Germany, France - work, talent, and family routes
Education and background
- M.A. in European Policy (Budapest)
- 5+ years managing research teams for long-form publications
- Editor of multi-jurisdictional guides read by 200k+ unique users
How I obtained Bulgarian citizenship by origin
My path to acquire European citizenship through my ancestors began from an old family photo and several birth certificates that…
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Repatriation to Slovakia for people with Slovak ancestry
Did you know that your family tree may go back to the heart of Europe? Not only does it make…
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Why Canada Became My Second Home
I still remember the moment the plane touched down at Toronto Pearson on a grey October afternoon. I had only…
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Repatriation to Portugal in 2026
Many people with foreign roots hope that family history alone will open the door to a passport. Portuguese citizenship by…
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The Job Offer That Changed My Life in the Netherlands
I remember that day when moving to the Netherlands stopped being just a thought and it became an actual possibility.…
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Hungarian Citizenship Through Heritage Explained
Imagine finding an old foreign birth certificate of your grandfather or great-grandfather while sorting through family papers. The document suddenly…
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Y-Axis immigration consultancy
Planning a move abroad to educate, work, or settle permanently is rarely simple. Y-Axis is one of India’s largest immigration…
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