This article will explore how Italian and EU citizens can access and register with the Italian healthcare system. Italy has one of the best healthcare systems in the word, with some of the highest levels of life expectancy, equity in access, and quality of care. In 2023, CEOWorld Magazine Health Care Index ranked Italy number…
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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…
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Donna has a strong connection to her Italian lineage and had long about pursuing Italian citizenship by descent. She grew up in New York learning Italian from her father who attended college in Rome, but her Italian roots run deeper. Her grandfather’s side of the family is from Bari and her grandmother’s side is from…
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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…
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This article will discuss how to apply for an Italian passport via an Italian consulate in the U.S. While there may be slight variations in how each consulate delivers its passport service (it is always advised that you refer to the relevant consulate website for information), generally speaking, the passport application process for Italian consulates…
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Once we became Italian citizens via the court system (on March 1, 2023) the next and last step was to move toward dual passports. I figured this was a formality, until I realized there were still a good number of steps to be taken to get our passports in hand. Once the Judge rules in…
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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…
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The benefits of EU citizenship Being an Italian or Irish citizen brings vast benefits, such as being able to live and work in each respective country, as well as access their health and social care services. It also means you are an EU citizen, which affords work, life, and study opportunities within Europe, as well…
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Applying via an Italian consulate Once you have gathered, legalized and translated all the required vital records, you are able to submit your application at the Italian consulate that has jurisdiction where you live (a list of consulates in the U.S. can be found here). You will need to first register with the online booking system,…
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The Republic of San Marino is one of Europe’s microstates, surrounded by Italy’s Emilia-Romagna and Marche regions. It is one of the oldest republics in the world, dating to 301 AD, and was reputedly founded by a Christian stonemason named Marinus, who was escaping Christian persecution by the Roman Emperor Diocletian. It officially became a…
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In Alistair’s own words… “Various family members had previously looked into acquiring Italian citizenship, but we were always told that it would not be possible. After a first trip to Italy in 2018, and being completely taken by its beauty, history, culture and people, I started doing some research on the internet. I was determined…
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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…
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