Italy, known for its unparalleled contributions to art, architecture, and culture, offers a unique pathway to citizenship for individuals with Italian ancestry.
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There are multiple ways to acquire this programme, with differing levels of investment and commitment.
You may qualify by providing documents confirming your direct lineage to a parent or grandparent who holds only Italian citizenship, or did when they passed away. Another route may apply if a parent lived in Italy as an Italian citizen for at least two consecutive years before your birth.
A few essential requirements must be met to ensure eligibility for this programme.
ID or Passport, Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate (if applicable), Proof of Residence and Ancestor’s Naturalization Records, proving that your ancestor did not renounce their Italian citizenship.
Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate (if applicable), Death Certificate (if applicable) and Certificate of Naturalization or Non-Naturalization.
Italian Citizenship by Descent offers more than just an Italian passport; it reconnects you with your ancestral roots. Whether you’re pursuing better opportunities in the European Union or simply want to embrace your Italian heritage, this program offers a valuable and meaningful way to reclaim your lineage.
Our experienced team will guide you through every step of the Italian Citizenship by Descent application, from gathering documentation to liaising with Italian authorities. We aim to make your journey to Italian citizenship as seamless and efficient as possible.
Italy allows individuals with Italian ancestry to apply for citizenship based on lineage. This path to citizenship is available to descendants of Italian nationals, providing access to a range of benefits, including the ability to live, work, and study in Italy, the EU, and Switzerland. This includes applicants with an Italian-born parent or grandparent whose citizenship was exclusive at time of death, or a parent who resided in Italy for two consecutive years before the applicant's birth.
The processing time typically takes around 6 months, but it may vary depending on your specific case and documentation.
Eligibility depends on your closest Italian-born relative. Since March 2025, only children and grandchildren of an Italian-born ancestor qualify. Great-grandchildren and later generations no longer do.
No, there is no residency requirement to maintain Italian citizenship under this program.
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