Close

In recent years many people around the word, and particularly in the U.S., have started looking into the possibility of applying for Italian citizenship due to the benefits that it entails, from the freedom of movement in the EU to the investment opportunities in Italy’s real estate market. There are several ways to acquire Italian citizenship; it...

574

If you are wondering which countries you can enter with an Italian passport without the need for a visa, you should know that our passport stands out for its strength globally. Not all passports hold the same power; their strength varies based on geopolitical, economic and security factors.This concept is illustrated annually by the London-based co...

819

Since its foundation in 2013, Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA) has helped hundreds of citizens with Italian descent around the word to obtain an Italian passport thanks to Attorney Marco Permunian and his team of professional genealogists, translators, attorneys and dual citizenship experts both in Italy and in the United States.   ICA has grow...

576

Would you like to apply for Italian citizenship by descent? Do you believe you meet all the eligibility requirements to do so?   The steps to apply for Italian citizenship jure sanguinis can be rather lengthy and sometimes complicated, therefore this article will provide you with a detailed explanation of all the stages involved in submitting an ap...

1538

Have you ever wanted to get your Italian citizenship? Do you believe that there is a need for more humorous and joyful storytelling? The upcoming comedy short film, Make Me Italian, is about one man’s fantastical quest to become an Italian citizen. The film’s style is inspired by American and Italian filmmakers like Wes Andersen and Roberto Benigni...

802

Did you know that local courts in Italy have been granted the authority to process applications for Italian citizenship by descent? In other words, citizenship cases which include a female ancestor who gave birth to her child prior to January 1, 1948 will no longer be decided by the Civil Court of Rome only.  In fact, on December 24, 2021 the Itali...

911

One of the first questions people ask themselves when they discover that they are eligible to apply for Italian citizenship by descent is: how long does it take to get citizenship? or will I receive a passport on the same day I submit my citizenship application?  In order to answer these questions this article will analyze the three potential pathw...

483

Many countries around the world allow for dual citizenship, such as the United States, Ireland, Italy, Germany and Spain, to name a few. While many countries have rather strict eligibility requirements, Italian citizenship by descent is relatively easy to obtain, provided that you can prove an unbroken chain of Italian descendants. Furthermore, unl...

266

You’ve made the decision to apply for Italian citizenship with a spouse and/or children. So what does that look like? Does each family member need to go through the application process? To say it simply, not exactly. This article will outline everything you need to know if you are considering applying for Italian citizenship and you would like to e...

696

Italy is one of the most attractive destinations in the EU; it is known for its cultural heritage, beautiful landscapes, mild weather and some of the most celebrated food and beverages, among other reasons. It comes as no surprise that many retirees look to Italy as one of their top options to spend their golden years; in fact, Italy is even simple...

561