Italian Dual
Citizenship Assistance
Becoming an Italian Citizen
Jure Sanguinis is a Latin term that translates in English to “Right of Blood” and is the principle to which Italy subscribes when it comes to determining citizenship. Through the principle of Jure Sanguinis, a person under the age of 18 automatically becomes an Italian citizen at birth if one or both parents is an Italian citizen, regardless of where that person was born. But, neither of my parents were Italian citizens. Or so I thought…
It turns out that Jure Sanguinis applies across multiple generations. So, if my grandmother was born in Italy, and was still an Italian citizen at the time my father was born in the U.S., then she would pass on Italian citizenship to my father. And he, in turn, would pass Italian citizenship to me. So, I realized I might actually have been an Italian Citizen since birth.
I joined a couple of online groups dedicated to Italian dual citizenship. After a little more research, I discovered that although I was probably considered to be a citizen under Italian Law, I couldn’t actually DO anything with it until my citizenship was recognized by the Italian Government. So, I needed to get an appointment at one of the Italian consulates in the United States and provide the necessary documents to prove that I had the legal right to citizenship by decent. And, there was an Italian consulate in Los Angles not far from where I was living in San Diego... this was going to be easy!
Until I discovered it most definitely wasn't.
As it turns out, and as you may know by now, the process of becoming a recognized Italian citizen can be a long, complicated, and confusing process, and there is no centralized hub where you can go to get all of the information you need.
Everyone’s situation is different and the requirements for being recognized as an Italian citizen vary depending on where you apply.
Since now being recognized, I have volunteered hundreds of hours helping others learn how to successfully become Italian dual citizens, and it has meant so much to me and my family — both to reconnect with, and honor, our Italian heritage. In fact, we are currently making plans to fulfill our dream to someday live in Italy full-time!
I am passionate about helping to simplifying the dual citizenship process, so everyone who qualifies can share in this amazing experience of holding Italian dual citizenship. I’ve learned the ins and outs — while putting in five years' worth of hours — so you don't have to!
Because of the learning curve involved, most people waste years not knowing where to even begin.
I'd love to chat with you if you have questions regarding whether you might qualify for Italian dual citizenship, or help you through the process if you've already started and could benefit from assistance.
I've answered some additional questions below about the dual citizenship process that I think you'll find helpful. You can also visit our Pricing & Booking page to book a free 20-minute consultation with me via Zoom, so I can see if we might be able to make your journey to Italian dual citizenship a bit less complex, and frankly, more enjoyable!
Saluti!
Tony
What is Dual Citizenship?
Dual Citizenship is simply when someone holds citizenship status in two countries at the same time.
Who can become a dual citizen through decent (Jure Sanguinis)?
Anyone with a direct, unbroken line back to a relative born in Italy can qualify. There are some complicated laws and dates involved in determining eligibility.
Why Become a Dual Citizen? Dual Citizenship has many advantages, including:
Personal benefits:
Reconnect with your Italian Heritage and pass it on to future generations. When you become an Italian Dual Citizen, any of your minor children become dual citizens as well. Adult children can apply and obtain dual citizenship. And, your children can pass dual citizenship on to their children in perpetuity. Spouses can also apply for dual citizenship by marriage.
Travel:
You will have the ability to travel, live, and stay as long as you want in Italy, as well as any of the 27 European Union (EU) countries. Americans are currently limited to staying for a maximum of 90 days in any 6-month period in the EU.
Work/Business:
You open yourself up to employment options in 27 more countries, as you are free to live and work in any EU country. Entrepreneurs can also more easily start and run businesses in Europe with Italian citizenship.
Property:
Italian dual citizens can take advantage of special programs and tax benefits only available to citizens when buying property in Italy. Plus, obtaining financing can be much easier for an Italian citizen.
Healthcare:
As a dual citizen, you become eligible to apply for the Tessera Sanitaria (Italian National Healthcare Card) which entitles you to receive free or very low cost healthcare in Italy and the EU.
Education:
You or your children can attend University in Europe. Many European universities are free or extremely low cost. And, many universities in Europe offer degree programs taught entirely in English.
Where can I apply for recognition?
You must apply at the Italian consulate which holds jurisdiction over the area in which you live. You can also establish residency temporarily in Italy and apply at any of the more than 8,000 comuni or local government offices located throughout Italy.
About our services:
Typically, people are stuck with the choice between one of two extremes. On one hand, there are many service providers and legal firms charging $8,000 - $15,000 or more for a completely done-for-you application process. And, the other choice was always to spend years trying to understand the process in order to apply DIY. We offer something in between: assistance on-demand — as much or as little as you need as you move through the process.
Want to research your family tree and see if you qualify for Italian dual citizenship?
Already know you qualify, but don’t know where to begin obtaining documents?
Have you already started the process, but could use assistance with next steps?
We can help. With a little assistance — or a lot.
It's up to you.
Services we offer:
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Italian Dual Citizenship Consulting
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Determining eligibility
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Ancestry and genealogical research
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Understanding the process, costs, timeline, and next steps
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Developing a plan of action
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Assistance determining where to apply
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Assistance with obtaining necessary appointments
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Assistance with obtaining necessary documents, apostilles, and translations
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Assistance with amending documents if necessary
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Assistance with contacting a comune in Italy
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Assistance with applying finding housing in Italy
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Assistance with applying in Italy
Have additional questions or want to get started? Book your free consultation via our Contact page.
