Italian Citizenship Assistance Program

Italian citizenship can be obtained by descent through either the maternal or paternal family line. We can help you determine if you are eligible for Italian citizenship, and obtain and translate the required documents needed for your application.

Due to the increased volume of requests for Italian citizenship through an Italian ancestor, “by descent,” appointment times at most of the Italian Consulates in the US are currently lengthy. Many of our clients have asked if there is any way to speed up the process. The quickest way to obtain Italian citizenship by descent is to apply in Italy. In addition to saving you time, you will have the additional luxury of a vacation in the homeland of your Italian ancestors.

If a woman of Italian descent was born before January 1, 1948, she can pass on Italian citizenship to her children if they were born after January 1, 1948. If her children were born before January 1, 1948 then gaining citizenship can only be done through the Italian courts.

Men and women can gain Italian citizenship if their spouse is an Italian citizen. If you live in Italy, you can apply for Italian citizenship after two years of marriage and if you live outside of Italy you can apply after three years. We can help you gather the documents needed and translate them into Italian for your application.

Please call or email us to schedule your paid consultation to discuss your eligibility and the guidelines of the Italian Consulate for the jurisdiction in which you reside.