Italian Citizenship (Jure Sanguinis)
If your parent or grandparent was born in Italy, you may be entitled to an EU passport. Free eligibility check. Our Italian team handles everything from Italy.
What changed in 2025. Who still qualifies.
Italy changed the rules in March 2025. If your parent or grandparent was born there, you are still fully eligible. We are here to walk you through every step.
- You still qualify: your parent or grandparent was born in Italy
- ✕The standard route is now closed if your connection goes back to a great-grandparent or further
- ℹ️Had an application in progress before March 27, 2025? You may still be protected. Just ask us.
Do You Qualify for Italian Citizenship?
Answer 5 quick questions and we will tell you exactly where you stand.
Summary of Requirements:
- Proof of Italian ancestry (birth, marriage, death certificates)
- Unbroken line of Italian citizenship to qualifying ancestor
- No naturalization before descendant's birth
- All vital records must be apostilled
- Document requirements:
- • Italian ancestor's birth certificate from Italy
- • Marriage certificates for all generations
- Translation requirements:
- • All non-Italian documents must be translated by certified translator
- • Translations must be authenticated and apostilled
- Processing location (one of the following):
- • Administrative process in Italy (3-4 months)
- • Judicial process through Italian courts
- Residency during process (only for administrative route):
- • Must establish residency in Italy for administrative route
- • Rental contract or property ownership required
- No Italian language requirement
- Spouse and minor children can be included in application
Step 1:
Book your Eligibility Assessment
How It Works:
Italian citizenship by descent (Jure Sanguinis) allows you to claim Italian citizenship through your Italian ancestors.
If you have Italian ancestors, you may be eligible for Italian citizenship.
The process requires proving an unbroken line of Italian citizenship from your Italian ancestor to you. This means collecting vital records for every generation and ensuring your ancestor did not naturalize before the next person in line was born.
We offer two main pathways: administrative recognition in Italy (fastest), or judicial recognition through Italian courts.
You may be eligible if:
- • Your parent or grandparent was born in Italy (required under Law 74/2025)
- • Your ancestor did not naturalize as a citizen of another country before your next ancestor in line was born
- • There are no breaks in the citizenship line
- • You can provide vital records for each generation
Pathways to Italian Citizenship:
Administrative Route in Italy
This is the fastest option. You establish temporary residency in Italy and apply directly at the local comune (municipality). Our team handles the entire process including document preparation, translations, apostilles, and comune submission.
Judicial Route (Via Giudiziale) – When and Why You Can File in Court
For individuals who are unable to obtain recognition of Italian citizenship through the standard administrative procedure (for example, via an Italian consulate or a Comune in Italy), it is possible to pursue recognition through the Italian courts. This pathway involves filing a civil case in Italy and requires qualified legal representation.
You might consider the judicial route in the following situations:
Maternal Line and Pre-1948 Cases
Your claim to Italian citizenship passes through a female ancestor, and the relevant birth in your lineage occurred before January 1, 1948. This situation creates a barrier in the administrative process, as consulates do not process these cases. Italian courts, however, have consistently recognized the right to citizenship in these so-called "1948 cases."
No Available Appointment at the Consulate
You have been unable to secure an appointment with your competent Italian consulate within a reasonable timeframe (no available turno consolare), or you can demonstrate prolonged and systematic administrative delays. In such cases, the Italian courts may assess your right to citizenship directly, bypassing the consular process.
Generational Limits and the 2025 Law Restrictions
Under the March 28, 2025 decree (later converted into Law 74/2025), administrative recognition of citizenship by descent has been limited to applicants with an Italian-born parent or grandparent. If your lineage exceeds these generational limits (for example, great-grandparents or earlier ancestors) and your application is blocked solely due to these new restrictions, a judicial case may allow you to argue that previous legislation or constitutional principles should continue to apply to your situation.
Quick consultation to discuss your case and determine the best path forward
Our Pricing Plans
Choose the package that best fits your needs
Free 20-Minute Consultation
Quick consultation to discuss your case and determine the best path forward
- Initial case review
- Eligibility overview
- Service recommendations
- Next steps guidance
Citizenship Folder
Complete preparation of your citizenship documentation, ready for submission
- Family tree research and eligibility analysis
- Guidance on required documents for your specific case
- Assistance locating records in Italy and abroad
- Coordination of vital records requests (birth, marriage, death)
- Review and verification of all documents for consistency and accuracy
- Apostille coordination
- Coordination of certified translations
- Final organization and delivery of a complete, ready-to-use citizenship folder
Administrative Package
Full support for citizenship recognition in Italy via the administrative route
- Assistance obtaining Codice Fiscale
- Support with Dichiarazione di Presenza
- Assistance with accommodation in our designated residences.
- Residency registration in Italy
- Arrival coordination and step-by-step onboarding support
- Submission of citizenship application at the Comune
- Follow-up with the Comune throughout the process
- Online calls for questions, clarifications, and updates
Judicial Package
Court recognition of Italian citizenship through the judicial route
- Full legal analysis of your case
- Legal representation before the Italian courts
- Court filing and litigation management
- Attorney fees included
- No residency in Italy required
- Post-recognition assistance and guidance
- Dedicated case manager throughout the process
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