Italy - Citizenship by Descent
We can assist you to obtain your citizenship by descent in Italy
Overview
The rewarding journey of becoming an Italian citizen can be lengthy and detailed, but with the help of our team, you can become an Italian citizen as quickly as possible.
To become an Italian citizen through ancestry (Jure Sanguinis), you must first determine if you are eligible based on your ancestry. There are clear laws that you must fall within in order to qualify.
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Italian Citizenship by Descent: Eligibility
To secure Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis) in Italy, you must meet the following conditions:
- You must have an Italian ancestor who was born in Italy after March 17, 1861.
- Your Italian ancestor must not have renounced their Italian citizenship.
- Your Italian ancestor must have passed down their Italian citizenship to you through an unbroken line of descent.
- You must not have renounced your Italian citizenship.
Italian Citizenship by Descent: Requirements
The specific documents you will need to apply for Italian residency by descent will depend on your individual circumstances. However, the following are some of the most common documents required:
- Your birth certificate
- Your parents’ birth certificates
- Your grandparents’ birth certificates
- Marriage certificates for any of your ancestors who were married
- Naturalization certificates for any of your ancestors who became citizens of another country
- Death certificates for any of your ancestors who have died
- Proof of your identity, such as a passport or driver’s license
You may also need to provide additional documents depending on your specific circumstances.