This article will outline how individuals who have an Italian-born ancestor can apply for Italian citizenship in relation to residency. It will also explore the requirements for the purpose of providing a comprehensive overview of the application process. If you have an ancestor who was born in Italy, you meet one of the criteria that qualifies…
What is the Questura? The Questura is the local police headquarters that is responsible for administrative services relating to immigration matters. There is a Questura in each Italian province. The work of Questura is overseen by the office of the Ministry of Interior. When will I encounter a Questura during the dual citizenship application process? If you are interested in applying for citizenship by descent…
Many Americans find themselves curious about the possibility of relocating to Europe, particularly Italy. This article will serve as a guide on how to move to Italy for Italian citizens, citizens of a European Union country, and non-EU citizens. We will discuss the visa options that are available for those looking to reside long-term in…
Being a dual citizen of Italy and another country, whether that be the U.S, or elsewhere, will mean you hold the passports of those two respective countries. This article will explore some of the key points relating to traveling with two passports, and will discuss best practices. Does it matter which passport I use? In…
Once you have determined your eligibility for Italian citizenship by descent, the next step will be to prepare the vital records for your application. You may wonder which documents are required for you to claim Italian citizenship, where to obtain them, and in what format they should be. Vital records are one of the most…
This article will discuss what power of attorney is in relation to 1948 cases. Before we address what the power of attorney is, it is first necessary to briefly explain what a 1948 case is. What is a 1948 case? A 1948 case is how an individual seeks Italian citizenship by descent through an Italian-born…
This article will outline what the giustizia civile app is, as well as its relevance and use for those who are seeking Italian citizenship through a court in Italy. An Italian citizenship by descent claim is made via a court in Italy if the applicant has an Italian-born female ancestor who gave birth to her child prior…
This article will address a frequently asked question: Is it possible to choose the judge who will preside over your 1948 case? Before we begin, it is useful to provide an overview of what a 1948 case is. A 1948 case is one avenue through which applicants can pursue Italian citizenship by descent. And refers…
After determining that you are eligible for Italian citizenship by descent, the next step is to gather documents to complete your citizenship application. No matter if you are applying at an Italian consulate in the United States, a municipality in Italy, or via a court case, vital records are critical to proving an unbroken chain…
If you do not qualify for Italian citizenship by descent, there are many other routes to legally remain in Italy long term, some of them which can allow you to apply for citizenship later. One key document in the transition from being a short-term resident to a citizen is the carta di soggiorno or permesso…
It is very common for individuals of Italian descent to have more than one ancestor who was born in Italy. A frequent question that we are being asked is: which ancestor should I choose to claim citizenship? Jure Sanguinis case vs. 1948 case The “1948 rule” is relevant to you if you are claiming citizenship…
As explored in many of our previous articles, there are different paths to acquiring Italian citizenship. This article, however, will focus on the reacquisition of Italian citizenship for those individuals who were born in Italy (or in a foreign country but were de facto Italian citizens) and who naturalized in a foreign country before August…