One question I am often asked is how much it costs to obtain Italian Citizenship jure sanguinis. The answer is, it really depends on several factors including how many records you need to order, which states you are going through, the price your translator charges and which consulate you are going through. Number of records Generally speaking, the more generations
I wrote a detailed article on naturalization requirements here. That article turned out to be longer than originally anticipated, as a result, I wanted to write a Cliff notes version of it for those just wanting a summary. To get tips and tricks and additional information, please refer to the original article. 1. Your Italian-born ascendant’s naturalization certificate. If you
One of the first records you will want to get is your Italian-born ascendant’s naturalization record for several reasons. First, as I wrote about here, proof that your relative was not naturalized before their kin was born is one of the key criteria the Italian consulate will look for. It is a good idea to get this confirmation
In order to claim Italian citizenship, there are certain records the Italian consulate requires you provide them to prove your lineage. Note: the Italian consulate will keep all of these documents. Below is the list of documents and vital records you will need to present to the Italian consulate. Remember, any relatives born before 1948 could only transmit citizenship
Requesting records such as birth certificates from Italy is a pretty straight forward process if you know the name of the commune where the event took place. It is first important to understand how geographic areas are organized in Italy. Italy has regions, provinces and communes. Regions are akin to states in the U.S., provinces are similar to counties or
I wrote about the records required by the Italian consulate to prove your Italian citizenship here. As a part of my journey in collecting the necessary records through 6 different states and talking with others who have gone through the process, I’ve learned some valuable tips, tricks and strategies I wanted to share. One of the first documents you should