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We help Italian Americans achieve their citizenship goals by simplifying the application process, handling paperwork, and guiding you through every step.
Dual Citizenship
The Italian dual citizenship (Jure Sanguinis or Juri Matrimonii) gives you the opportunity to obtain a second passport and live, work, or study anywhere in the European Union.
Italian dual citizenship offers benefits that include:
- The ability to live, work, and study across the EU
- Access to affordable education and healthcare
- The right to purchase property in Italy without restriction
For many, it’s also a way to honor their family’s story and preserve their Italian identity for future generations.
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How to Become an Italian Citizen
There are several ways of becoming an Italian citizen, including:
- Italian Citizenship by Descent (Jure Sanguinis): If you have Italian ancestry, you qualify if your parent or grandparent was an Italian citizen at the time of your birth (or at the time of their death, if before your birth), and they held no other citizenship. Under Law 74/2025, applicants beyond the second generation born abroad or with ancestors who held multiple citizenships may not be eligible.
- Italian Citizenship by Marriage (Jure Matrimonii): If you’re married to an Italian citizen, you can apply for citizenship after meeting residency and language requirements.
- Reacquisition of Italian Citizenship: If you or a family member lost Italian citizenship due to U.S. naturalization (or other foreign naturalization) prior to 1992, you may be eligible to reclaim it under specific legal pathways.
- Italian Citizenship Law 124: Descendants of Italian citizens who resided in Istria, Fiume, and Dalmatia as of September 15, 1947, may qualify for citizenship under Law N. 124.
As of May 2025, major changes to Italian citizenship law (Law 74/2025) now restricts eligibility for citizenship by descent. If you or your family members are pursuing Italian citizenship, we strongly recommend reviewing your case with one of our experts.
The new Italian law limits recognition to applicants with Italian parents or grandparents who were exclusively Italian citizens. The process is no longer automatic for many descendants.
If you’re unsure about your eligibility, we offer a free consultation and can walk you through your options.
Why ITAMCAP
Sometimes all you need is compassionate, knowledgeable guidance to streamline the process and help you achieve your goals. We can help with:
- Friendly telephone consultations
- Expert Italian citizenship assistance
- Interpreting Italian citizenship requirements
- Navigating the process to become an Italian citizen
- Procuring U.S. documents and vital records
- Locating Italian birth certificates and other records
- Completing or locating naturalization paperwork
- Preparing for your consulate interview
- Accessing AIRE (Registry of Italians Residing Abroad)
- Obtaining an Italian tax ID or birth certificate
- Securing recognition of U.S. educational and professional credentials in Italy
- Comprehensive professional Italian translation services
The Benefits of Citizenship
The benefits of Italian citizenship include:
Simplifying the process of buying property in Italy
The ability to transfer italian citizenship to your children under 18 year of age
The ability to reside, work, or study in Italy and 27 European Union countries
Preference for jobs and professional opportunities offered first to EU citizens
Access to public medical care and education as an EU citizen
Tax-free imports for vehicles from the U.S. to Italy
Reconnect with your Italian heritage and pass it on to future generations
Note: Under Law 74/2025, Italian citizenship is no longer automatically passed to children under 18. Parents must now formally declare their intent to transmit citizenship within one year of the child’s birth.
FAQs
If your application wasn’t submitted by March 27, 2025, and you were born abroad with Italian genealogy beyond grandparents, or your ancestor didn’t hold exclusively Italian citizenship at the time of your birth, you may no longer qualify. However, exceptions exist if your parent resided in Italy for two consecutive years after acquiring citizenship. Each case must be evaluated individually.
You may still qualify through a judicial petition in Italian courts. While not automatic, cases involving a female ancestor born before 1948 may be eligible through legal appeal. Note that even 1948 cases filed after March 27, 2025, may face Law 74/2025’s new restrictions, including the requirement that your Italian ancestor held exclusively Italian citizenship and limitations on claims beyond grandparents. Our team can advise whether this path is right for you.
Not automatically. As of Law 74/2025, you must declare your intent at the Italian consulate within one year of your child’s birth. Otherwise, they may need to qualify through residency in Italy and language proficiency. (For children born on or before March 27, 2025, parents who already have Italian citizenship recognized or filed their request by March 27, 2025, have until May 31, 2026, to declare their intention to transmit citizenship.)
Yes. We assist with consular paperwork, translation of documents, and appeals through the Italian courts. Our legal team ensures every step complies with the latest Italian passport requirements and government rules.
Start with a free telephone consultation or online evaluation for an eligibility assessment. We’ll review your family history, documentation, and timelines to determine your citizenship eligibility and help you move forward with confidence as you apply for Italian citizenship.