Who is the Italian descendant
How to obtain dual Italian citizenship by descent: the "Jure Sanguinis Italia" rule.
It is possible to have an ancestor with Italian citizenship and not know about it.
In 1992, Italy passed a law that allows individuals to claim Italian citizenship by descent. The law 55/1912 is also known as Jure Sanguinis.
Therefore, is it possible to obtain dual Italian citizenship? Yes, if you have Italian ancestry in your family tree.
What does "Italian Citizenship Jure Sanguinis" mean? What is the "Jure Sanguinis principle"?
The principle of Jure Sanguinis is established by the Italian citizenship law.
It all began with the 1856 Civil Code, which was revised in 1912, and finally with the most recent Law No. 91/1992.
Let’s assume you have Italian ancestors in your family line. Suppose you have a grandfather, great-grandfather, or great-great-grandfather who was born in Italy. In that case, you may be entitled to apply for Italian citizenship by descent.
The so-called “Jus Sanguinis Italia” principle will allow you to obtain an Italian passport.
Don’t get confused by different terms: you may encounter “Jus Sanguinis Italia” or “Jure Sanguinis Italia” as definitions, but remember that both of them refer to the same right to Italian citizenship.
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What do I need to apply for Italian citizenship?
1. Birth certificates
All birth certificates, starting with your Italian ancestor, are required. Additionally, the naturalization certificate must be included.
The same requirement applies to marriage certificates and other relevant documents.
Birth certificates of all descendants, including yourself as the main claimant of Jure Sanguinis rights, are always necessary without any exceptions. This includes gathering birth certificates of your Italian ancestors, such as grandparents, great-grandparents, etc.
Do you have kids?
If you have children, please ensure that you collect their birth certificates as well. Proving their Italian origin may require some investigative effort.
You will need to have access to both Italian and foreign documents.
You will have to determine whether the Jure Sanguinis principle applies in your case. Our company has the necessary resources to evaluate your situation.
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We have contacts throughout Italy, the United States, and Brazil, and we can assist you in gathering all your legal documents, effectively establishing the connection between the two territories.
Once the documents are collected, we can handle the authentication process, establishing their connection with Italy.
2. Uninterrupted descent
Another basic requirement to obtain citizenship is uninterrupted descent.
What does this mean? Your Italian ancestor may have renounced their citizenship when they became a naturalized American. In such cases, conducting a thorough analysis is essential.
Please remember that all information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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