Italian Citizenship by Descent
60M+
Eligible Americans
27 Countries
EU Access
12–18 months
Avg. Timeline
98%
Client Satisfaction
Unlock Europe & Your Heritage:
The Power of Dual Citizenship
An Italian passport opens doors for you and future generations of your family
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EU Freedom of Movement
Live, work, and study in all 27 EU nations without visas or permits, opening doors to unparalleled opportunities.
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Global Travel Advantages
Enjoy visa-free or visa-on- arrival access to over 170 countries worldwide with an Italian passport.
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Expanded Career Opportunities
Access the entire EU job market and international | companies that prioritize EU citizens.
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Educational Benefits
Study at prestigiousEuropean universities with drastically reduced tuition fees for EU citizens.
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Reconnect With Your Heritage
Establish a legal connection to your ancestral homeland and embrace your Italian cultural identity.
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Healthcare Access
Benefit from Italy's high-quality universal healthcare system when residing in Italy.
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Family Benefits
Pass Italian citizenship to your children and future generations, securing their European opportunities.
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Retirement Options
Gain the freedom to retire in Italy or any EU country with full legal resident status.
Concerned About the 2025
Italian Citizenship Decree?
The Misconception
The Reality
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GlobalPassport's Expert Assessment
We continue to successfully process applications for clients with Italian ancestors, maintaining our high approval rate even after the decree announcement.
However, we recommend initiating your application process soon to ensure you're covered under the current interpretation of the law.
Why Your Ancestors' Italian Birthright Still Applies to You
The Basic Principle – Italian citizenship follows bloodline, not geography. If your ancestor was born an Italian citizen, that right can be passed down to you through documentation of your lineage.
Key Requirements
Do you qualify? Check these points
UNLOCK YOUR FREEDOM
Connect and Automate Every Step of the Dual Citizenship Application Lifecycle
CitizensbyDescent keeps all your data and the documents that support your ancestral line - easily accessible and up to date. Changes sync across your application, eliminating busy work and keeping you and your family on the same page
Names
Display the names of your family that connect you to your Anchor Ancestor (AA)
Events
Automatically store the key events in your ancestor’s journey to the United States
Dates
Capture the key dates that impacted your AA’s journey to the United States.
Locations
Display the places where these key event occurred (in EU country of origin and in the U.S.)
Choose Your Path to Citizenship
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Dual Citizenship, Double the Advantages
while gaining all the benefits of being an Italian and EU citizen.
Navigate the Path with Confidence:
Your Experts at CitizensbyDescent
Specialized Expertise
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Time-saving Process
Proven Success Rate
Document Assistance
Personalized Support
Why Starting Your Application Now is Crucial
Processing Times
Italian citizenship applications can take 12-24 months to process. Starting now means securing your citizenship sooner rather than later.
Regulatory Changes
Immigration laws can change. Applications submitted under current regulations are
typically processed according to those rules, even if laws change during processing.
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Document Availability
Older records become more difficult to
obtain over time. Securing these vital
documents now prevents potential
complications in the future.
Take Action Before Further Changes
While the recent decree preserves the pathway for grandchildren, future legislative changes arealways possible. Initiating your application now establishes your intent under current laws.
Average time from start to finish: 8-24 months, depending on your specific situation and document availability.
Don't let your family's Italian citizenship opportunity slip away
Your ancestors preserved this birthright for you - take action now to secure it for
yourself and future generations
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