Discover Your Eligibility
for Italian Dual Citizenship
Italian men await admission processing at Ellis island, were among the 2,000 Italian immigrants the arrived on the Prinzess Irene which grounded on Fire Island sandbars. Ca. 1910.
You may already be an Italian citizen!
According to Italian Law 91 of February 5, 1992, Italian citizenship is conferred by bloodline. In other words, the descendant of an Italian citizen is already an Italian citizen. The descendant need only have his/her Italian citizenship recognized by the Italian government. An individual seeking to have his/her Italian citizenship recognized need only to produce evidence that everyone in his/her direct line of ascendants uninterruptedly maintained their Italian citizenship.
If your father or mother was born in Italy and holds, or held at the time of death, exclusively Italian citizenship, (* if applying in Italian court: held Italian citizenship at the time of your 21st birthday (applicable until March 10, 1975, thereafter 18th birthday)), and you have never renounced it, you may be eligible for Italian dual citizenship. Reconnect with your roots and enjoy the benefits of being an Italian citizen.
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Your father or mother was born in the United States or a country other than Italy, his or her parent (your grandparent) was born in Italy, holds or held at the time of death, exclusively Italian citizenship, (*if applying in Italian court: held Italian citizenship at the time of your parent’s 21st birthday (applicable until March 10, 1975, thereafter 18th birthday)), and neither you nor your parent ever renounced Italian citizenship.
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Your grandfather or grandmother was born in the United States or a country other than Italy, his or her parent (your great-grandparent) was born in Italy and was an Italian citizen at the time of your grandparent’s 21st birthday (applicable until March 10, 1975, thereafter 18th birthday), and neither you, your parent, nor your grandparent ever renounced Italian citizenship. *an application of this type can currently only be submitted in Italian court.
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Your great-grandfather or great-grandmother was born in the United States or a country other than Italy, his or her parent (your great-great-grandparent) was born in Italy and was an Italian citizen at the time of your grandparent’s 21st birthday (applicable until March 10, 1975, thereafter 18th birthday), and neither you, your parent, your grandparent, nor your great-grandparent ever renounced Italian citizenship. *an application of this type can currently only be submitted in Italian court.
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If you’re married to an Italian citizen, you may be eligible for Italian dual citizenship through your spouse. Our team will guide you through the process, ensuring all the necessary documentation and requirements are met. From gathering records to submitting your application, we provide expert assistance every step of the way, making your path to Italian citizenship seamless and straightforward. Reconnect with your heritage and enjoy the benefits of Italian citizenship with the support of our experienced team.
Learn moreUse this flow chart to see if you
are eligible or not.
