HOW CAN YOU QUALIFY FOR ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP BY DESCENT IF YOU ARE A U.S. CITIZEN? Migration has always existed throughout the history of human kind, and the factors that have driven international migration flows have always had a common denominator, be it war, famine, persecution but also the desire to improve one’s life and search…
In many EU Member States the law protects the right for a couple to be together. So what happens when an Italian spouse wants to move to Italy with their foreign spouse? This article aims to provide you with some useful information regarding the Italian residency permit for foreign spouses. In essence, if a couple wants to move…
ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP BY RESIDENCY As explored in many of our previous articles, Italian citizenship can be acquired in several ways. So far we have focused on citizenship by virtue of having Italian parents/ancestors (which is commonly referred to as citizenship by “iure sanguinis” – “by right of blood”) however, there are also other ways of…
In this article we would like to discuss some of the specific aspects of applying for Italian citizenship directly through one’s parents. Many people make a claim for Italian citizenship through their grandparents, great grandparents or beyond but we would like to dedicate this article to specifically address those of you who are making a…
ARE YOU ITALIAN? ARE YOU OF ITALIAN DESCENT? ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING ABLE TO DO BUSINESS AS A EUROPEAN IN EUROPE AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD? WOULD YOU LIKE TO RELOCATE TO EUROPE WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS AND BENEFIT FROM THE ITALIAN HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, WHICH IS ONE OF THE BEST IN THE WORLD? You may already…
Italian citizenship by descent (Jure Sanguinis) is a subject which at times may seem convoluted and quite complex. In this article we wanted to take the time to address this topic and try to simplify it as much as possible in order to clarify exactly who is and who isn’t eligible for Italian citizenship by…
When pursuing Italian citizenship by descent, genealogical research may be required at least minimally. This is necessary to be able to determine what documents will be needed, where to obtain them and what specific details are required. Obtaining documents can be an essential determining factor for eligibility to make a claim for Italian citizenship by…
One reason why many people are interested in the Italian passport is not only to connect with this beautiful country but also for visa-free travel within the European Union as well as having the ability to reside anywhere across the EU that you choose. There may be those of you interested in having an Italian…
Recently, there have been a few updates to the laws affecting those interested in applying for Italian citizenship through residence and citizenship by marriage (Jure Matrimonii). In today’s post we will go over some of these updates which have brought many questions and concerns from the community. As is the natural progression of the world around us,…
Today, we want to dive into a peculiar (but not unusual) scenario: cases where citizenship could not be transmitted through men and which involve Italian-born female ancestors or female ascendants in the Italian line who have the right to Italian citizenship. 1948 is a break line in Italian history, and consequentially, in its citizenship system.…
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP JURE SANGUINIS (BY DESCENT)? TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR UNIQUE FREE PRELIMINARY ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENT! Do you qualify for Italian citizenship jure sanguinis (by descent)? This is the million-dollar question if you hope to be recognized as an Italian citizen through your Italian ancestors, and it can be a quite complex…
What if holding an Italian passport didn’t just mean unlimited opportunities to enjoy the authentic beauty, poetry, and uniqueness of Italy? What if getting your Italian Citizenship was advantageous for your business, education, or even for retirement? Wherever your interests lead, now is the perfect time to apply for Italian Citizenship. EDUCATION When it comes…