5 Hardest Countries to Get Citizenship in 2023

In this article, we take a look at the 5 hardest countries to get citizenship in 2023. For a detailed and comprehensive analysis, go to 18 Hardest Countries to Get Citizenship in 2023.

5. Estonia

Access to Nationality: 16

Prerequisite Residency Timeline: 8 Years

The requirements for acquiring Estonian citizenship through naturalization encompass having either a long-term residence permit or permanent residency status, living lawfully in Estonia for at least eight years with the last consecutive five years as a permanent resident, exhibiting proficiency in Estonian via a language assessment or completing qualifying Estonian education, successfully passing an Estonian history test, demonstrating financial independence, officially registering one’s address in the Estonian population register, demonstrating allegiance to Estonia, and relinquishing previous nationality as part of the application procedure.