Lawyer
Specializes in international migration issues – registration of documents in Ukraine and abroad (Hungary, Romania, China, Türkiye, Israel, etc.) for citizens of Ukraine and foreigners.
Case: Estonian citizenship based on roots
To the law firm “Prikhodko and Partners” a client applied, whose ancestors were citizens of the Republic of Estonia and were born before 1940.
According to the principle of legal continuity of Estonia and current legislation (specifically, the Law on Citizenship in the edition restoring the legal status of citizens before June 16, 1940), descendants of persons who had Estonian citizenship before the Soviet occupation have the right to restoration / acquisition of citizenship by descent.
Stages of work of “Prikhodko and Partners”
The lawyers of our company conducted a detailed analysis of the client’s family tree, assessed the available documents, and built a clear step-by-step plan for obtaining the necessary archival and supporting materials for the successful registration of Estonian citizenship.
Official request to the archive:
- At the first stage, we prepared and sent an official request to the National Archives of Estonia (Rahvusarhiiv) with the aim of obtaining an archival certificate of the birth of the client’s grandmother.
- She was born in 1938 on the island of Saaremaa — this is a key element of the chain of descent, as it confirms the fact of the ancestor’s citizenship during the period of the independent Republic of Estonia until 1940.
Formation of the evidence package:
- After receiving official archival extracts and certificates from the Estonian archives, our specialists formed a complete evidence package of documents.
- It allowed for the continuous tracing of the genealogical connection between the applicant and their Estonian ancestors in a direct line, including:
- apostilled birth certificates;
- marriage;
- change of surnames (if necessary);
- and other supporting materials.
Submission of application and support:
- With the prepared package of documents, we organized the submission of the application for Estonian citizenship through the Consulate of the Republic of Estonia in Slovakia (where the client was staying at the time, having a work residence permit).
- We accompanied the entire process: from preparing the application to communicating with the consulate and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Estonia.
The result of our work
Successful acquisition of Estonian citizenship by the client and a complete set of biometric documents of a citizen within 12 months from the start of cooperation with our company.
This case is a vivid example of how professional genealogical analysis, correct work with archives, and competent support at all stages allow for the restoration of historical justice and the acquisition of EU citizenship even under difficult circumstances.
If you have Estonian roots (ancestors born/residing in Estonia before 1940), contact “Prikhodko and Partners” — we will help check your chances and carry out the entire “turnkey” process.
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