Eligibility for Italian Citizenship

You may be eligible for Italian citizenship if:

• Direct Lineage:
  • Your parent was born in Italy and was an Italian citizen at the time of your birth.
  • Both your parents were born in Italy and were Italian citizens at the time of your birth (for births after January 1, 1948).
• Grandparental Lineage:
  • Your paternal or maternal grandparent was born in Italy and was an Italian citizen at the time of your parent’s birth.

You may not be eligible if:

• Pre-Unification: Your Italian ancestor was born before March 17, 1861.
• 1912 Naturalization Rule: Your ancestor naturalized in another country before July 1, 1912.
• 1948 Birth Rule: You were born before January 1, 1948, and your parent was a naturalized citizen of another country.
• Renunciation of Citizenship: An ancestor formally renounced Italian citizenship.

How to Apply:

You can apply for Italian citizenship through:

1. An Italian Consulate: In your country of residence.
2. An Italian Town Hall: In the Italian town where you reside or plan to reside.

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Note: Legal challenges to certain citizenship rules exist. Consult a lawyer for specific advice.