Obtain your Italian citizenship!

Maybe you are an Italian citizen and you don’t know it. In Italy, anyone of Italian descent can become a citizen, and the country has many favorable laws that enable anyone to obtain an Italian passport.

Becoming a dual citizen offers numerous benefits. Do you know what those benefits are? Click to learn more.

Obtain your Italian citizenship!

Becoming a dual citizen offers numerous benefits. Do you know what those benefits are? Click to learn more.

Italian Citizenship & Ancestry Services: Understanding the Citizenship Process

Making dreams come true is what empowers Pro Italian Roots. All documents are not treated as simple pieces of paper; instead, they represent a piece of history and a preservation of your origins and family. This is why the recognition of Italian citizenship surpasses a mere bureaucratic process—it signifies a new beginning.

‌Discovering the appropriate document to apply for your Italian citizenship has the potential to change not only your life but also that of your family. Every request is handled with the utmost care and attention it deserves.

‌We are specialists in genealogy and Italian emigration, aiming to transform the fulfillment of this dream into an enriching experience for those residing in the US.

How to obtain Italian-US dual citizenship

Prepare your family tree to find the connection with an Italian ancestor

Organize your application file

Submit your application to the competent Italian Court

Benefits of Italian Citizenship & Ancestry Services

Discover some of the benefits of dual Italian citizenship that so many people are interested in.

You will have the opportunity to live and work in Italy or any of the other 28 European Union (EU) countries.

You can travel throughout the European Union without the need for a visa.

Accessible education: Universities in Italy are more accessible compared to those in the US.

Reconnecting with your heritage.

The ability to pass on citizenship to your children.

Ease of purchasing property in Italy.

Success Stories and Client Testimonials

I had the opportunity to meet Mrs. Marina in a course on genealogy. Marina is an extremely competent professional with immense knowledge in the area of genealogy, in addition to being a great advisor, she is an exceptional person, always very available and patient. I recommend both their genealogy courses and their genealogy research and document search service.

Célio Pasuch

I was lucky to meet Marina at the beginning of 2022. Marina is an impeccable professional, very polite and efficient in her work. I had been looking for my Italian family documentation for months without success and without even knowing the region. During the first conversation, I had all the guidance on what I should do to proceed with the search and she quickly found the certificates. I recommend the work to everyone in the same or similar situation as mine, having an experienced person with me made all the difference to success.

Natália Bersanetti

I can only thank Marina for her patience, dedication and generosity in sharing so many important tips about this vast and mysterious universe that involves discovering our ancestors. I, by temperament and profession, have always been very organized, but you gave me valuable tools that helped me a lot in the day-to-day of this fascinating investigation. Thank you very much.

Dolores Rodrigues

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the fundamental guidelines to apply for a dual Italian-American citizenship?

You must be a descendant of an individual who resided in Italy after March 17, 1861.
The ancestor in question must not have naturalized in another country before June 14, 1912.
The ancestor should not have been naturalized prior to the birth of the descendants seeking Italian citizenship.
If the Italian ancestor in the direct lineage is a woman born before January 1, 1948, citizenship can only be sought through the paternal line.
No one in the family should have renounced their Italian citizenship.
If you are a foreigner who married an Italian citizen, you may also be eligible to benefit from dual citizenship.

Which documents are required to obtain dual nationality in Italy?

For Italian citizenship, you will need:
– The birth and marriage certificates of your parents up to the Italian ancestor.
– The Certificate of non-naturalization of your grandfather.
– You may also need death or divorce certificates of your family members.

How much does it cost to obtain Italian dual citizenship at the Consulate?

The application fee is €330 (euros), which is non-refundable. Additionally, you will be responsible for covering the expenses associated with obtaining copies of the required documents, notarization, and translation services.
Upon completion of the process, there will be an additional fee of €120 for obtaining your Italian passport.
Our assistance will be provided at a fixed price. Please contact us, and we will be delighted to offer you a free, no-obligation quote tailored to your specific needs.

How long does it take to obtain Italian dual citizenship?

For citizenship by descent, once all the documentation has been corrected and your documents have been submitted, the processing time can take from 3 to 9 months in some Italian municipalities. And from 9 to 24 months outside Italy, in an Italian court.

For citizenship by marriage, once the application and documents have been submitted, the Italian government has up to 3 years to give a response.

How to obtain dual citizenship in Italy?

You can obtain dual citizenship in the US and Italy if you can prove that you have Italian ancestry with a demonstrable and unbroken line of citizenship.

Since 1992, Italy has allowed dual citizenship with the US and you will not need to renounce your Brazilian citizenship during the application process.

Italian citizenship is granted as a “birthright” through a family lineage. Therefore, by the legal principle of jure sanguinis, you are a citizen if one or both parents held Italian citizenship at the time.

An excellent first step to obtaining dual citizenship is to contact us for assistance on Italian citizenship. We can learn about your specific case and answer any questions you may have.