If you have just one Italian ancestor (no matter how far back), you may qualify for Italian dual citizenship.
For those with “roots in the boot,” Italy’s citizenship laws are some of the most generous in the world.
Like many other European countries, Italian citizenship law states that any child born to an Italian parent is he himself an Italian citizen.
But Italy takes this one step further: once Italian citizenship gets passed down one time from parent to child, it gets passed down forever. That’s how today’s Italian Americans–often two, three, or more generations removed from Italy–can qualify for Italian citizenship.
All it takes is just one qualifying ancestor, no matter how many generations back.
Write your Italian story
Obtaining Italian citizenship is a real, tangible good that you and your family can enjoy. It is a way to bring your story full circle and enjoy all the benefits that come with being a dual U.S.-European citizen at the same time.
Why Italian Dual Citizenship?
Your birthright
A practical tool
A gift to pass on
A way to come full circle
The principle of jure sanguinis
Like most other countries in Europe, Italy gives citizenship on the basis of jure sanguinis. This is a Latin term meaning “by right of blood.” For Italy, your parentage determines your citizenship (in most cases). Therefore, children born to Italian citizen parents are themselves Italian citizens.
Like most other countries in the New World, the United States gives citizenship on the basis of jure soli. This term is also Latin, but it means “by right of the soil.” Therefore, anyone born in the United States is an automatic American citizen no matter who their parents are. Jure soli countries include the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, and many others.
The process of seeking Italian dual citizenship
People who qualify for Italian dual citizenship are actually already citizens of Italy. The process of “applying” is actually not an application at all. Instead, those who qualify must ask the Italian government to formally recognize a status they have held since birth.
In order to successfully do this, applicants must recreate their family tree. This is done by obtaining various vital records showing the unbroken chain of Italian dual citizenship. Once the documents are collected, applicants must lodge their claim at an appointment at their Italian consulate or directly in their town of residence in Italy.
Benefits of Italian dual citizenship
There are numerous benefits of Italian dual citizenship.
Italian citizens are EU citizens. This means the right to live, work, and study anywhere within the 28 member states.
Additionally, Italian citizens have access to world class affordable healthcare and affordable education. Parents with children are especially advised to consider sending their children to university in Europe, with its many English-language degree programs and extremely affordable tuition.
Additionally, applicants can pass Italian dual citizenship on to their spouses and children.
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