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Italy's Citizenship by Descent

Italy offers citizenship by descent to individuals with Italian ancestry, allowing them to reconnect with their heritage and gain the benefits of Italian and EU citizenship.

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Italy - Citizenship By Descent

Discover Citizenship by Descent in Italy

Italian citizenship by descent, also known as "jure sanguinis" (right of blood), is available to individuals who can prove Italian ancestry in a direct line. This path to citizenship allows descendants of Italian citizens to claim their heritage, with no generational limit in most cases.

Valor da renda mínima

Países com isenção de visto

177

Meses para o visto

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A Snapshot of Citizenship by Descent in Italy

One-Liner: Reconnect with your Italian roots through citizenship by descent.

Requisitos de elegibilidade

At least one ancestor was an Italian citizen

Restrições do ancestral da âncora

Must have been born after the formation of the Italian state (March 17, 1861)

Meses para a cidadania

6 to 24 months

Duração do visto

Meses para o visto

Requisito de presença física

None

Disponibilidade

Difficult

Bolsa Família

Cônjuge e filhos

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Benefits of Citizenship by Descent in Italy

Italian citizenship offers numerous advantages, including EU membership benefits, visa-free travel to approximately 190 countries, and the opportunity to live and work in Italy and other EU countries.

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Requirements for Citizenship by Descent in Italy

To apply for Italian citizenship by descent, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Prove Italian ancestry through a direct line (parent, grandparent, great-grandparent, etc.)
  • Demonstrate an unbroken line of Italian citizenship from your ancestor to you
  • Provide necessary documentation to prove family ties and Italian ancestry
  • Show that your Italian ancestor did not naturalize in another country before the birth of their child in your direct line
  • Pay the application fee (around 300 euros)
  • All non-Italian documents must be translated to Italian and apostilled or legalized

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Documents Needed for Italy's Citizenship by Descent

Birth certificates for all individuals in the direct line from Italian ancestor to applicant

Certidão de casamento

Death certificates (if applicable)

Naturalization records or proof of non-naturalization for Italian ancestor

Italian ancestor's birth certificate

Applicant's current passport or ID

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FAQs about Italy's Citizenship by Descent

Is there a generational limit for Italian citizenship by descent?

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Why Italy

Italy offers a rich cultural heritage, beautiful landscapes, and the benefits of EU membership. As an Italian citizen, you'll have access to opportunities across Europe and beyond.

Benefícios:

  • EU citizenship
  • Visa-free travel to approximately 190 countries
  • Right to live and work in Italy and other EU countries

Vantagens:

  • Rich cultural heritage and history
  • High quality of life and Mediterranean lifestyle
  • Strong economy and job opportunities

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