Eligibility quiz for Italian Dual Citizenship

ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONNAIRE FOR ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP BY DESCENT

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.

First step: Identify your ancestor and his/her basic data

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.
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www.ancestry.com
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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.

Second step: verify the milestone dates of the immigration process

1. Did your ancestor die in Italy before 17th March 1861?

2. Was your ancestor naturalized before June 14th 1912?

3. Is there a woman in your Italian lineage who gave birth to her child before January 1st, 1948?

 

1. If yes, you may not be able to qualify for Italian Citizenship by descent
If no, you may be able to qualify for Italian Citizenship by descent

2. If yes, you may not  be able to qualify for Italian Citizenship by descent
If no, you may be able to qualify for Italian Citizenship by descent

3. If no, you may be able to qualify for Italian Citizenship by descent
If yes, you may not be able to qualify for Italian Citizenship by descent through an application 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.

Third step: trace a direct line between you and your ancestor

1. Did your Italian-born ancestor naturalize before his/her child’s birth (born in the US)?
2. Did you or any of your ancestors ever renounce your/their right to Italian Citizenship?
3. Have any of your family members already applied or obtained Italian Citizenship?
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1. If yes, you may not be able to qualify for Italian Citizenship by descent. However please note that even if you do not qualify through one ancestor you might be able to apply through his/her spouse.
If no, you may be able to qualify for Italian Citizenship by descent

2. If yes, you may not be able to qualify for Italian Citizenship by descent
If  no, you may be able to qualify for Italian Citizenship by descent

3. If yes, you may be able to undergo a simplified process
If no, you may need to submit all of your family vital records going back to your ancestor who was born in Italy