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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On February 29, 2024, Ministries of the Interior, Tourism, Foreign Affairs and Labor signed a decree for the implementation of the digital nomad visa. Following almost two years of deliberation by national authorities, a decree has been signed that outlines the criteria for obtaining a digital nomad visa, as well as the process allowing relocation…
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For a long time, Michael did not think pursuing Italian citizenship was even possible, in his own words: “For years, my immediate family and relatives were of the belief that we were not eligible to apply for Italian citizenship through family descent. Not satisfied with this outcome, I began to do my own research and…
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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…
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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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Descending from Italian great-grandparents on both my mother’s and father’s sides, I always wondered if I was eligible for Italian citizenship. No one in my family from my grandparents’ generation down had ever looked into it or done the process. Finally, when I was 33, I got inspired (and jealous) after meeting someone who had…
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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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