Are You Eligible for Italian Citizenship?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Do you have a parent or grandparent who was born in Italy?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 2.
  Was your Italian parent or grandparent alive on or after March 17, 1861?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 3.
  Did your Italian parent or grandparent (give up their citizenship) in another country?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 4.
  Did your Italian parent or grandparent become a naturalized citizen before their child (your next ancestor in line) turned 21?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
  • C.
    I am not sure
• 5.
  Are there any Italian-born parents or grandparent females in your bloodline?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 6.
  Was the child of your Italian female mother or  grandmother ancestor born before Jan 1, 1948?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No they were born after Jan 1, 1948

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  CONGRATULATIONS!

  Based on the results, you may be eligible for Italian Citizenship through descent. This means that because you have an Italian grandparent or great-grandparent ancestor who did not give up their Citizenship when they immigrated to another country, they were able to pass on their Italian citizenship to further generations – including you!Already know you qualify but are curious about how much it costs?Find out here >>>Italian Citizenship laws will allow you to claim your citizenship through your parent or grandparent, and many people, like you, can claim their citizenship through bloodline (in Italian it is called Jure Sanguinis).What does this mean?Jure Sanguinis is one of the fastest and easiest ways to obtain your Italian citizenship and because of the generosity of the Italian citizenship law, there is no limit to the number of descendants who can claim Italian heritage under their Italian paternal (father/male) or maternal (mother/female) line as far back as grandparents.What does this mean to you?First, we must be sure that you were born in a country where citizenship is granted by birth – like the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, or Australia. This is called Jus soli. If this is the case, and your parents were Italian when you were born, then they passed their Italian Citizenship onto you at birth. Since you answered that your Italian ancestor never naturalized, then we can assume that they were Italian when the next generation (Jus soli) was born.How can you apply?When you are ready to apply, you have a choice to apply directly to the Italian Consulate in the jurisdiction where you live or apply directly in Italy. To obtain your Italian citizenship through Jure Sanguinis (blood) you will need to prove, through a series of documents, that your bloodline from your Italian born parent or grandparent was never broken. There are many documents to collect and, to be honest, it is an unbelievably detailed, time-consuming, and complex process to complete.How long does it take?This is not easy to answer, other than it can take several months to many years depending on how complex and detailed your case is and where you plan to apply. The average time for an appointment in a Consulate is 4+ years, but applying directly in Italy can take between 6 – 8 months. I’m excited! What do I do next?I’ll bet you are, and you should be!I can’t tell you how important it is not just for the obvious benefits, but also because claiming your Italian citizenship brings your roots – your family – your history back to life. Based on the answers you provide in our online quiz you may be able to claim your Italian citizenship through blood. You can plan and prepare your application DIY or with the help of my super amazing-uber Sherlock Holmes meets Olympian researchers!The choice is up to you. But what's important, is that you pursue the opportunity. You are one of the lucky ones. But, before you spend any money collecting documents or applying, you need to know 100% that you're eligible.If you want to be sure and learn how you can start the process, I invite you to schedule a free 15 min call. Just click the link below and choose a time that works for you.We can quickly go through your line and confirm what you need to do next.Congratulations on taking the first step toward claiming your right to Italian Citizenship.Already know you're eligible but curious about how much it will cost to get help? Click here and find out >>>
• 2.
  Oh Darn!

  Based on the results, you are not eligible for Italian Citizenship through descent. This means that because you do not have an Italian ancestor you are not eligible for citizenship. Italian Citizenship laws require you to be a descendant of an Italian parent or grandparent to be able to claim citizenship through the bloodline (in Italian it is called Jure Sanguinis).What does this mean?Unfortunately, it means that you do not qualify.Are there any other ways to claim Italian Citizenship?Yes! There are ways to become an Italian through Naturalization. Going this route requires you to move to and live full time in Italy for several years, plus a language proficiency.If you are an EU citizen and have lived in Italy (legally registered) for a minimum of four (4) years, or a non EU citizen and lived in Italy (legally registered) for a minimum of ten (10) years you may be eligible to apply.If you are married to an Italian, you also have the right to citizenship through a separate process that also requires a lengthy application plus a language proficiency. If you meet any of the following, we can help you claim your citizenship through Naturalization or Marriage. - EU Citizen with legal residency in Italy for 4 + years- Non-EU Citizen with legal residency in Italy for 10 + years- Married to an ItalianPlease feel free to contact us at the link below and we can let you know the cost and time frame.
• 3.
  BRAVISSIMO!!

  Based on the results, you may be eligible for Italian Citizenship through descent. This means that because you have an Italian parent or grandparent ancestor who naturalized after the next generation was born, they were able to pass on their Italian citizenship to further generations – including you!Already know you qualify but are curious about how much it costs?Find out here >>>Italian Citizenship laws are some of the most generous in the world, and many people, like you, can claim their citizenship through bloodline (in Italian it is called Jure Sanguinis).What does this mean?Jure Sanguinis is one of the fastest and easiest ways to obtain your Italian citizenship and because of the generosity of the Italian citizenship laws, there is no limit to the number of descendants who can claim Italian heritage under their Italian paternal (father/male) or maternal (mother/female) line as long as they do not go further than their parent or grandparent.What does this mean to you?First, we must be sure that you were born in a country where citizenship is granted by birth – like the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, or Australia. This is called Jus soli. If this is the case, and your parents were Italian when you were born, then they passed their Italian Citizenship onto you at birth. Since you answered that your Italian ancestor naturalized after the next generation was born, then we can assume that they were Italian when the next generation (Jus soli) was born.How can you apply?When you are ready to apply, you have a choice to apply directly to the Italian Consulate in the jurisdiction where you live or apply directly in Italy. To obtain your Italian citizenship through Jure Sanguinis (blood) you will need to prove, through a series of documents that your bloodline from your last-born Italian ancestor was never broken. There are many documents to collect and to be honest, it is an unbelievably detailed, time-consuming, and complex process to complete.How long does it take?This is not easy to answer, other than it can take several months to many years depending on how complex and detailed your case is and where you plan to apply. The average time for an appointment in a Consulate is 2+ years but applying directly in Italy can take between 6 – 8 months. I’m excited! What do I do next?I’ll bet you are, and you should be!I can’t tell you how important it is not just for the benefits below, but also because claiming your Italian citizenship brings your roots – your family – your history back to life. Based on the answers you provide in our online quiz you may be able to claim your Italian citizenship through blood. You can plan and prepare your application DIY or with the help of my super amazing, uber Sherlock Holmes meets Olympian researchers!The choice is up to you – but what is important is that you pursue the opportunity. You are one of the lucky ones. But, before you spend any money collecting documents or applying, you need to know 100% that you're eligible.If you want to be sure and learn how you can start the process I invite you to schedule a free 15 min call.We can quickly go through your line and confirm what you need to do next.Congratulations on taking the first step toward claiming your right to Italian Citizenship.Already know you qualify but curious about how much expert help costs? Click here to find out >>
• 4.
  Darn!

  Based on the results, you are not eligible for Italian Citizenship. Italian Citizenship laws require a direct and unbroken bloodline to an Italian person (in Italian it is called Jure Sanguinis). In order to be eligible, you (and your ancestors) need to be born to Italian parents.When your Italian ancestor naturalized, (gave up their Italian citizenship) before the next generation was born, then they were technically no longer Italian when the child was born. Therefore, unable to pass on their citizenship to the next generation.And, because you do not have any other Italians in your bloodline (a female) then there are no other lines to pass through.What does this mean?Unfortunately, it means that you do not qualify.Are there any other ways to claim Italian Citizenship?Yes!There are ways to become an Italian through Naturalization. Going this route requires you to move to and live full-time in Italy for several years, plus a language proficiency.If you are an EU citizen and have lived in Italy (legally registered) for a minimum of four (4) years, or a non-EU citizen and lived in Italy (legally registered) for a minimum of ten (10) years you may be eligible to apply.If you are married to an Italian, you also have the right to citizenship through a separate process that also requires a lengthy application plus a language proficiency. BONUS is that if your Italian ancestor was your parent or grandparent (that naturalized breaking the bloodline) your wait time for Citizenship through Naturalization is reduced dramatically.If you meet any of the following, we can help you claim your citizenship through Naturalization or Marriage. - EU Citizen with legal residency in Italy for 4 + years- Non-EU Citizen with legal residency in Italy for 10 + years- Married to an Italian- Italian parents or grandparents broke the bloodline by NaturalizationPlease feel free to contact us at the link below and we can let you know the cost and timeframe.
• 5.
  WOOT WOOT!

  Congratulations! Based on the results, you may be eligible for Italian Citizenship through descent. Application through an Italian Consulate or in Person in Italy This means that because you have a female Italian parent or grandparent ancestor who did not give up their Citizenship prior to the birth of the next generation born after 1948, the female ancestor was able to pass her Italian citizenship to further generations – including you!Curious about how much it will cost?Find out here >>>Italian Citizenship laws are some of the most generous in the world, and many people, like you, are able to claim their citizenship through bloodline (in Italian it is called Jure Sanguinis).What does this mean?Jure Sanguinis is one of the fastest and easiest ways to obtain your Italian citizenship and because of the generosity of the Italian citizenship laws, there is no limit to the number of descendants who can claim Italian heritage under their Italian paternal (father/male) or maternal (mother/female) line.What does this mean to you?First, we must be sure that you were born in a country where citizenship is granted by birth – like the USA, Canada, United Kingdom or Australia. This is called Jus soli. If this is the case, and your ancestor was born after 1948, she can pass her Italian Citizenship onto the next generation at birth. Since you answered that your Italian male ancestor naturalized, but the female ancestor didn’t and the child was born after 1948 - then we can assume that they were Italian when the next generation (Jus soli) was born.How can you apply?When you are ready to apply, you have a choice to apply directly to the Italian Consulate in the jurisdiction where you live or apply directly in Italy. To obtain your Italian citizenship through Jure Sanguinis (blood) you will need to prove, through a series of documents that your bloodline from your last born Italian parent or grandparent ancestor was never broken. There are many documents to collect and, to be honest, it is an unbelievably detailed, time-consuming, and complex process to complete.How long does it take?This is not easy to answer, other than it can take several months to many years depending on how complex and detailed your case is and where you plan to apply. The average time for an appointment at a Consulate is 2+ years, but applying directly in Italy can take between 6 – 8 months. I’m excited! What do I do next?I’ll bet you are, and you should be!I can’t tell you how important it is not just for the benefits below but also because claiming your Italian citizenship brings your roots – your family – your history back to life. Based on the answers you provide in our online quiz you may be able to claim your Italian citizenship through blood. You can plan and prepare your application DIY or with the help of my super amazing, uber Sherlock Holmes meets Olympian researchers!The choice is up to you – but what is important is that you pursue the opportunity. You are one of the lucky ones. But, before you spend any money collecting documents or applying, you need to know 100% that you're eligible.If you want to be sure and learn how you can start the process I invite you to schedule a free 15 min call.We can go through your line and quickly confirm what you need to do next.Congratulations on taking the first step toward claiming your right to Italian Citizenship.
• 6.
  HUMM.....

  Based on the results, you *may* be eligible for Italian Citizenship through a 1948 Petition. Your case may be a little tricky, so let me explain.Italian Citizenship laws require a direct and unbroken bloodline to an Italian parent or grandparent (in Italian, it is called Jure Sanguinis).In order to be eligible, you (and your ancestors) need to be born to Italian parents.Italian Citizenship laws are very generous, and they will allow you to go back to your parent or grandparents but the bloodline cannot be broken.When your Italian ancestor naturalized, (gave up their Italian citizenship) before the next generation in your line was born, then they were technically no longer Italian when the child was born. Therefore, unable to pass on their citizenship to the next generation.However, in most cases, the ancestors were both Italian, the husband and wife. Depending on the year and circumstances, when the male Italian naturalized, he scooped up all of the other Italian-born family members with him, and they all lost their citizenship – involuntarily. This is because, back in the old days, a man was the head of the house, and his wife and children were his possessions.This means that the wife/mother had no rights to her citizenship and could not pass it on, even though she didn’t naturalize independently of her husband.Until someone argued that this was not constitutionally fair – and after many years, many arguments, and many decisions, the court of Rome decided that women should not have lost their Citizenship just because their husband gave it up and therefore can pass on their Italian citizenship to their children. This decision opened the doors to many potential applicants – and may also apply to your case.Of course, we are talking about Italy and there are many variables and things to first understand about your case and family history to be sure if you are eligible or not.So, we need to know more.Before you spend any money collecting documents you need to know 100% that you're eligible and, if so, what route you should take. I invite you to schedule a free 15 min call where we can go through your line and quickly confirm if you're eligible and what you need to do next.Go ahead, take the next step. Getting your Italian citizenship is like winning the lottery. It's worth 15 minutes of your time.
• 7.
  Sorry! The Rules Have Changed.

  Based on the results, you are not eligible for Italian Citizenship through descent. Italy’s Ministry of Interior has recently issued a directive impacting jure sanguinis applicants dealing with the "minor issue." The "minor issue" refers to individuals who were underage when their Italian parent naturalized before August 16, 1992. Previously, this only blocked No Appointment and 1948 (court) cases, but as of October 3rd, the Ministry has aligned with the courts, extending the restriction to applicants at comuni and consulates.While not legally binding, it's likely that many comuni and consulates will follow this guidance, potentially disqualifying several applicants.What does this mean?Unfortunately, it means that any application through court, consulate or comuni is likely to be denied.Are there any other ways to claim Italian Citizenship?Yes! There are ways to become an Italian through Naturalization. Going this route requires you to move to and live full time in Italy for up to 3 years if your ancestor was your parent or grandparent.You may also be eligible through another ancestor that does not trigger a minor issue.If you meet any of the following, we can help you claim your citizenship through Naturalization or 1948 Petition.Please feel free to contact us at the link below and we can let you know the cost and time frame.