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Italian Citizenship by Descent
Italy offers one of the most generous citizenship by descent programs in Europe, with no language requirements and no residency obligations.
Processing Time
12-24 months
Starting Price
$1,500
Our Services - Italian Citizenship by Descent
Choose the path that best fits your situation
Why Choose Italian Citizenship?
EU citizenship with work rights across 27 countries
No Italian language requirement
Passes citizenship to your children
No residency requirement to maintain
Access to Italian healthcare system
Visa-free travel to 180+ countries
Application Process & Pricing
Everything you need to know about getting your Italian citizenship
Eligibility Requirements
Key requirements for Italian citizenship by descent
Italian ancestor born in Italy (any year)
Unbroken chain of Italian citizenship to you
Ancestor didn't naturalize before children were born
All required documents properly authenticated
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Required Documents
Documents you'll need to gather for your application
Your birth certificate (certified)
Your parents' birth/marriage certificates
Your grandparents' birth/marriage certificates
Italian ancestor's birth certificate from Italy
Italian ancestor's naturalization records (if any)
Death certificates for deceased persons in chain
Timeline
A clear, step-by-step process to navigate your Italian citizenship journey
DOCUMENT PREPARATION PHASE
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1
Document Collection
Collect all essential vital records from your Italian lineage, incuding birth, marriage, and death certificates for yourself, your parents, and grandparents. We'll help you understand which documents are necessary and procure additional records like baptismal records or documents showing legal name changes and divorces.
2
Document Legalization
All non-Italian documents must be authenticated with an Apostille to be valid in Italy. Each document (except specific exemptions like naturalization records from USCIS) requires appropriate apostille according to the 1961 Hague Convention.
3
Translation and Certification
We manage the translation of your documents into Italian, ensuring each translation is certified for accuracy through official certification by a judicial authority in Italy or through certification of conformity by your local Italian consulate.
COURT PROCEEDINGS PHASE
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4
Filing Your Petition
We prepare and file your petition in court, detailing your eligibility for Italian citizenship by descent, and highlighting all pertinent aspects of your family history and applicable laws.
5
Case Monitoring
After filing, your case will be assigned a number and a judge. We closely monitor the progress and inform you when the judge schedules the first hearing, keeping you updated on any changes.
6
Court Proceedings
Our legal team manages the court hearings, where the judge evaluates the case. Most cases are resolved in a single hearing, though some may require a follow-up hearing for additional clarifications
7
Final Judgment
The final judgment, typically issued within 6-12 months from the last hearing, will confirm your italian citizenship if successful. This judgment is your key to officially becoming an Italian citizen.
COMPLETION PHASE
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Common Challenges & Solutions
Potential obstacles in the Italian citizenship process and our proven solutions to overcome them
Challenge: Complex genealogy research required
Professional Research Team
• Certified genealogy researchers with Italian specialization
• Access to Italian archives and comune records
• Advanced DNA analysis to support documentary evidence
• Comprehensive family tree reconstruction services
• Access to Italian archives and comune records
• Advanced DNA analysis to support documentary evidence
• Comprehensive family tree reconstruction services
Challenge: Italian document requests can be slow
Italian Document Expediting
• Direct relationships with Italian municipalities and archives
• Local Italian agents for in-person document collection
• Express document processing where available
• Multiple backup strategies for difficult-to-obtain documents
• Local Italian agents for in-person document collection
• Express document processing where available
• Multiple backup strategies for difficult-to-obtain documents
Challenge: Document translation and authentication
Certified Translation Services
• Network of certified translators specializing in legal documents
• Apostille and consular legalization services
• Quality review of all translations before submission
• Rush processing options for time-sensitive applications
• Apostille and consular legalization services
• Quality review of all translations before submission
• Rush processing options for time-sensitive applications
Our Track Record Overcoming Challenges
92%
Success Rate
Even complex cases
500+
Cases Completed
All citizenship types
10+
Years of Collective Experience
Don't Let Challenges Stop Your Citizenship Journey
Our experts have seen every possible obstacle and know exactly how to overcome them.
Living in Italy
Everything you need to know about life in Italy
Country Overview
Capital
Rome
Population
60.4 million
Language
Italian
Currency
Euro (€)
GDP per Capita
$35,551
Time Zone
CET/CEST
Passport Mobility
Global Ranking
#4
Visa-free destinations
189 countries
EU Work Rights
✓ 27 countries
Schengen Access
✓ Free travel
Work in Switzerland
✓ Bilateral agreement
Quality of Life
Global Peace Index
#32 worldwide
Happiness Report
#33 worldwide
Human Development
#29 worldwide
Healthcare Quality
#2 worldwide
Life Expectancy
83.4 years
Global Mobility
Italian passport ranks #4 globally with exceptional travel freedom and work rights
Travel Freedom
Visa-free Countries
189 destinations
Global Ranking
#4 (Henley Passport Index)
Schengen Zone
26 countries free access
EU Member Benefits
27 countries work rights
Key Destinations
United States - 90 days visa-free
Canada - eTA required (quick approval)
Australia - eVisitor visa online
Japan - 90 days visa-free
Singapore - 90 days visa-free
Switzerland - Work rights via bilateral agreement
United Kingdom - 6 months visitor access
All EU countries - Live and work freely
Healthcare System
Italy has one of the world's best healthcare systems (WHO #2 ranking) with universal coverage
System Overview
System Name
Servizio Sanitario Nazionale (SSN)
Global Ranking
#2 (WHO)
Coverage
Universal for residents
Primary Care
Free with Tessera Sanitaria
Key Features
Free emergency care for all
Free hospital care and surgery
Comprehensive specialist care
Free maternity and pediatric care
Prescription medications heavily subsidized
Mental health services included
Dental care (emergency treatment)
Preventive care and health screenings
Tax System
Italy has a progressive tax system with various deductions and special regimes for new residents
Tax Rates
Personal Income
23% - 43%
Corporate Tax
24%
VAT Rate
22%
Capital Gains
26%
Property Tax
0.4% - 1.06%
Inheritance Tax
4% - 8%
Special Regimes
New resident scheme - 70% income tax reduction
Flat tax for wealthy individuals - €100,000 annually
Pension income regime - 7% flat rate
Start-up incentives for new businesses
R&D tax credits for innovation
Family allowances and deductions
Cost of Living
Italy offers excellent value for money, especially outside major cities like Milan and Rome
Cost Indices (vs NYC = 100)
Overall Cost Index
71.8
Rent Index
39.2
Groceries Index
65.3
Restaurant Index
69.7
Monthly Expenses (Examples)
1BR Rome/Milan center
€1,000-1,500
1BR Florence/Bologna
€700-1,000
1BR smaller cities
€400-700
Restaurant meal
€12-25
Coffee (espresso)
€1.00-1.50
Public transport pass
€35-55
Utilities (85m²)
€120-180
Climate & Weather
Italy enjoys a diverse Mediterranean climate with regional variations from Alpine to Mediterranean
Climate Overview
Climate Type
Mediterranean/Continental
Summer Average
20-30°C (68-86°F)
Winter Average
5-15°C (41-59°F)
Sunny Days/Year
250+ days
Annual Rainfall
600-1,500mm
Regional Variations
Northern Italy (Milan, Venice)
Continental climate, four distinct seasons
Continental climate, four distinct seasons
Central Italy (Rome, Florence)
Mediterranean climate, mild winters
Mediterranean climate, mild winters
Southern Italy (Naples, Sicily)
Warm Mediterranean, hot dry summers
Warm Mediterranean, hot dry summers
Italian Alps
Alpine climate, snow in winter
Alpine climate, snow in winter
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