Frequently Asked Questions

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To qualify through jure sanguinis, first, your Italian ancestor had to be born after March 17, 1861.
 

Second, that same Italian ancestor could not have become an American/Canadian/UK citizen before July 1, 1912. 

Third, your same Italian ancestor must not have become an American/Canadian/UK citizen before the next person in your lineage was born. 

There is no generational limitation, on the condition that none of the ascendants have ever formally renounced Italian citizenship. 

Unsure if you meet these qualifications?  We will research it for you.  Simply fill out our form to get started.  

If applying through jure sanguinis, then no. However, we highly recommend learning this beautiful language. 

If applying through marriage, then yes. You will be required to prove knowledge of the Italian language through a B1 level certification, that is required to be certified by an educational institution approved by the Italian Ministry of Education (“MIUR”) or Ministry of Foreign affairs (“MAECI”). 

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Every family is unique, therefore the amount of work for each family’s application differs. Each Consulate has varying requirements for their Italian citizenship applications as well.  

For us to better understand the work involved in your project, simply complete our family form. We will then provide a quote for the total Grande Package for your family.  

We do offer payment plans. You choose the one that best fits your lifestyle.    

The amount of time is different for every family as every family is unique. On average it takes about 1-2 years to complete your entire document portfolio and application.  The fastest was 6 months and the longest was 2 plus years. 

There are many variables that come into play. Some families know all the dates and locations necessary and some families require us to research to fill in the blanks.

Every state, town, and government agency has different requirements and turnaround times for ordering records. Some require proof of lineage which increases the timeframe of the ordering process. Some agencies even require Court Orders before obtaining certain records. 

There is more than one step in putting together a completed document portfolio that takes longer than most people expect. 

If you qualify for Italian citizenship, then your children qualify as well! 

If you are applying, we will include your minor children in your application! 

If you qualify for Italian citizenship, then your adopted minor children qualify as well! 

Just remember that the adoption paperwork must be included in your document portfolio.

If you are applying, we will include your adopted minor children in your application! 

If your spouse has Italian ancestry in their family lineage and meet the requirements of jure sanguinis, then yes they qualify for Italian citizenship through jure sanguinis. 

If they do not have Italian ancestry and plan to apply through marriage, they must wait until you receive Italian citizenship before they can apply. 

If you are already an Italian citizen and have been married more than three years, then yes your spouse is eligible! 

Unlike applying through jure sanguinis, your spouse will be required to prove knowledge of the Italian language through a B1 level certification, that is required to be certified by an educational institution approved by the Italian Ministry of Education (“MIUR”) or Ministry of Foreign affairs (“MAECI”).  

Yes, but they will require certain documentation if they are not an EU citizen. They will be required to obtain a visa and a permit to stay (“permesso di soggiorno”). The Italian consulate abroad will issue the visa for your spouse to legally enter Italy. The permesso di soggiorno is the legal document that allows them to reside in Italy. The permesso di soggiorno is required to be renewed regularly. If you fail to renew it prior to leaving Italy, you will need to obtain a new visa. 

If you qualify for Italian citizenship through jure sanguinis, you are required to prove your Italian citizenship to the Consulate/Judge in Italy through your document portfolio.  

This is where our research and experience in obtaining all the necessary documentation required to prove your lineage without question to the Consulate/Judge in Italy is valuable to you.  

We have several years of experience in preparing document portfolios.  We know what they are looking for and if we need supporting documentation for certain records, we know where to obtain it. Our experience will take you to the finish line! 

Italian Citizenship Team is not the Italian Consulate nor the Judge in Italy and does not guarantee citizenship. The Italian Consulate and the Judge in Italy grant Italian Citizenship to applicants.

If there is an issue when obtaining all the necessary documentation for your document portfolio, we let you know as soon as possible. 

If you become a client of ICT, we provide you with a leading Italian attorney to present your case.  We take out the guess work! 

We work directly with them to complete your document portfolio accordingly.  Please be advised that the Italian court case fees vary depending on how many adults are applying and the Italian attorney fees and court case fees are separate from ICT’s service fees. 

Prenot@mi is the platform used to schedule your consulate appointment to apply for Italian citizenship and to schedule your passport appointment. 

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As an ICT client you will receive digital copies of all the records we obtain for your document portfolio. 

The Consulate will keep all records submitted in the document portfolio. The only exception is if the naturalization certificate is the original. 

The Consular officer will go through your document portfolio with you at the time of your appointment. A decision of your citizenship will be provided later. 

The Consulate legally has two years from the time a completed document portfolio is submitted to recognize Italian citizenship. 

If the Consulate requests additional documentation from you, then the two-year rule does not apply until they receive that documentation. 

Once you have been recognized as an Italian citizen, it is important to register with the Anagrafe degli Italiani Residenti all’Estero (“AIRE”).  Registration is mandatory for all Italian citizens who reside abroad for a period of at least 12 months.
 

AIRE is used for citizenship records for the Italian government. Your citizenship file will be held between your Italian Consulate and the municipality in Italy where your ancestor was born.

If you move, you are required to update your address even if you are still living under the same jurisdiction of  your Consulate. 

The same goes for any future marriages, births, deaths, and life events. 

AIRE is how you are able to access the many services, including the issuance of an Italian  passport, and perks that are available for Italian citizens.

It is your responsibility to keep your information updated with the AIRE registry.