The following test is an easy way to check if you meet the basic requirements to apply for Dual Italian Citizenship Jure Sanguinis. These questions are not exhaustive and are only aimed at helping the applicant understand if he/she meets the basic requirements to move forward, to start the process and apply for Italian Citizenship using the Jure sanguinis (blood line) criteria.
1. Do you know your Italian ancestor’s full name?
2. Do you know his/her approximate date of birth?
3. Do you know the Italian town where he/she was born?
The above information is required to help you to take the first step towards the possibility of qualifying for dual citizenship. If you don’t know these important details, you may research this information by visiting the following websites offering free and useful resources.
www.ancestry.com
www.familysearch.org
www.ellisislandrecords.org
www.nara.gov
Please note that if you need help with retrieving information about your family we can carry out research for you which is free of charge – please click here for more information. (read more)
1. Was your parent or grandparent born in Italy?
2. Did your parent reside in Italy for two consecutive years after they acquired Italian citizenship and before you were born?
3. Is your parent or grandparent a woman who gave birth to her child before January 1st, 1948?
1. If yes, you may qualify for Italian Citizenship by descent.
2. If yes, you may qualify for Italian Citizenship by descent.
3. If no, you may qualify for Italian Citizenship by descent.
If yes, you may not be able to apply for Italian Citizenship by descent at the consulate, however you may be able to pursue Italian citizenship via the court system (read more)
If you don’t know the answers to the above questions, go to our service page to find out how we can help you get the information you need to proceed.
We can also help you to identify the category and ancestral path that best applies to your situation. You can learn more about these categories on our basic criteria page.
Did you submit your citizenship application the competent consular office, Italian municipality, or filed in court by 11:59 PM Rome Time on March 27, 2025 OR receive notification of an appointment to submit your application by 11:59 PM Rome Time on March 27, 2025?
If yes, your application will be processed in accordance with the eligibility rules in effect prior to May 24, 2025. If no, your application will be processed in accordance with the rules in effect after May 24, 2025.
