Until a few years ago, it was relatively difficult to research Italian ancestry online. Few government websites had useful finding aids and even fewer repositories digitized their records. Thanks to extensive and recent digitization efforts, it’s easier than ever to…
When you qualify for Italian citizenship by descent, there are many reasons to seek recognition. One major benefit is that once you become recognized and have obtained that coveted Italian passport, you also automatically become an EU citizen. What it Means to…
You might be surprised to learn that 15 million people in the United States have at least some Italian ancestry, and that 2.7 million people of Italian descent live in the New York metro area alone! You might even be…
So, you married an Italian. Congratulations! Not only are you in for some seriously good food, you're also entitled to Italian dual citizenship jure matrimonii (that's Latin for "by right of marriage," by the way). Sounds good so far, right? Not so fast.…
In today’s ever-changing world, a backup plan is always a good idea. A second passport can enhance your family’s personal freedom and provide an international lifestyle. It can also provide stability, mobility, and visa-free travel opportunities that your native citizenship…
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused Italian consulates to pause their citizenship services. This has understandably exacerbated already-long wait times for recognition of Italian dual citizenship. As a result, many people can't get an appointment at all. Others have found their appointment…
Claiming your Italian dual citizenship can be a long and daunting process. Gathering vital records, translations, and legalizations can be intimidating, not to mention showing up for a citizenship appointment at the Italian consulate. But I promise you: Italian dual citizenship is…
It might sound unbelievable, but there are millions of people across the world right now who are eligible for an Italian passport. In fact, if you qualify then you're actually already a citizen. Claiming your Italian citizenship by descent is an easy…
If you are seeking Italian citizenship by descent you've probably heard the terms jure sanguinis and jure soli. But what exactly do they mean? At the most basic level, each describe different ways in which countries award citizenship. Specifically, the two "systems" each…
Italian citizenship is a huge lifehack. Having a second passport opens so many doors and allows you to live, work, vote, study, and own property in another country. This can make your move (or life) abroad much easier because it…