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…
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What is a consulate? A consulate represents a nation in a foreign country and is responsible for performing services for the citizens of the nation it represents. Furthermore, consulates can perform certain services for the citizens of the country where the consulate is located. The functions of a consulate involve issuing visas and passports, passport…
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This article will discuss Italian citizenship and under what circumstances it could be lost. It will also highlight some of the key dates and legislation that affect Italian citizenship law, and will provide information that may be of help to you if you are considering (or in the process of) seeking Italian citizenship. Key dates…
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This article will highlight some of the steps you can take to speed up the process of applying for Italian citizenship by descent, both at Italian consulates and in Italy. It will also address some key points in terms of application requirements, and provide you with information that can be utilized to ensure your claim…
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In a previous podcast and article, that can be found here, we talked about “1948 cases” and the reform in the state’s judicial system according to which a case needs to be presented at the regional court that covers the jurisdiction of the municipality where the applicant’s Italian ancestor was born. In this article we…
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In previous articles we have outlined the necessary information and steps to acquire Italian citizenship by descent, by marriage, and by residency. In this article we will explain which parts of the application process can be done online, and which stages will require the applicant to be present in person. Citizenship by descent If you…
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A common issue that occurs in preparing applications for Italian citizenship by descent is that of discrepancies amongst the vital records. With some applicants tracing their lineage back to great-grandparents, or even further, problems such as language barriers, illiteracy, poor reporting, or simply wanting to better assimilate into American culture contributed to many names and…
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Whether you’re applying for an Italian visa or looking to file your application for citizenship by descent from abroad you will need to schedule an appointment at your local Italian consulate. It is recommended that you book an appointment sooner rather than later, as appointment times can often be backed up for months. Booking an…
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Many people who pursue Italian citizenship often ask themselves whether dual citizenship will automatically qualify them to pay taxes in Italy. An Italian citizen’s personal income tax liability depends on whether the individual lives in Italy for more than half a year. In other words, if you obtain Italian citizenship and decide to spend more…
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If you decide to file your application for Italian citizenship by descent at a municipality in Italy you will need to apply for a specific permit of stay known as Permesso di soggiorno in attesa di cittadinanza, which will allow you to stay in Italy while your citizenship application is being processed. Indeed, in most…
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In one of our previous articles we analyzed the reasons why many people, especially in the U.S. qualify for Italian citizenship by descent. Among these are the mass migration waves from Italy to the United States, which occurred starting from the late 1800 and the efficiency of the Italian and U.S. record keeping system, which…
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When enquiring about the eligibility requirements to apply for Italian citizenship by descent it is not uncommon for many individuals to wonder about the extent to which they will need their family’s cooperation throughout their application process, from retrieving the necessary information to locate their ancestors’ vital records to signing the consular forms which are…
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