5 Easiest Dual Citizenship Options for Americans in 2026 – Why Portugal Still Leads

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Dual Citizenship, Portugal Golden Visa, US Investors

A 2026 guide for Americans comparing five of the easiest dual citizenship options – Portugal, Greece, Italy, Hungary and Latvia – with a special focus on Portugal’s Golden Visa, D7 and D8 residency routes as a long-term EU Plan B.

Short summary: Based on Averee Nelson’s January 11, 2026 article “5 countries with easiest dual citizenship processes for Americans” and Get Golden Visa’s rankings, this piece explains why Portugal, Greece, Italy, Hungary and Latvia currently stand out – and why Portugal’s combination of Golden Visa, D7 and D8 residency paths often makes it the most practical route to long-term EU access and potential dual citizenship for US families.