Reclaim your Italian citizenship
by descent.

Eligibility confirmation, document procurement, sworn translations, and application filing — through consulate or court, handled end-to-end.

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Cases accepted only after eligibility review
Italian-licensed legal representation
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Application routes

Our Services

Three routes. One team. End-to-end.

Whether your path runs through a consulate, an Italian court, or the special 1948 route — we handle every step of the process for you.

Consulate Route

Apply through your local Italian consulate. Best for applicants with a parent or grandparent born in Italy and complete documentation.

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Court Route (ATQ)

For cases with consulate backlogs or complex documentation, an Italian court (azione di accertamento) provides a faster alternative path.

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1948 Court Cases

If citizenship passed through a woman before 1948, Italian law requires a court petition. Our Italian lawyers specialize in these cases.

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Eligibility Check

Find out if you qualify
in 2 minutes.

Answer a few quick questions and we'll tell you your recommended route — consulate, court, or 1948 case — and whether you're ready to book a free consultation.

  • Free — no signup required
  • Accounts for Law 74/2025 restrictions
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The Process

How we take you from
eligible to Italian citizen.

We handle everything from the first document request to the final certificate. You don't need to speak Italian, know Italian law, or travel to Italy — unless you want to.

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1

Free Eligibility Consultation

We review your lineage, assess your documents, and confirm your route — consulate, court, or 1948 case — before you commit to anything.

2

Document Procurement

We obtain vital records from Italian municipalities, churches, and archives — including birth, marriage, death, and naturalization documents.

3

Translation & Apostille

Certified sworn translations into Italian and apostille legalization of all documents in your lineage chain.

4

Application Filing

We file your complete application — either with the Italian consulate or directly in Italian court — with full legal representation where required.

5

Citizenship Recognition

Your Italian citizenship is officially recognized. You can then apply for your Italian passport and extend citizenship to your children.

Client Stories

What families say about working with us

★★★★★

"Everything was taken care of! Translating the documents, certifying each document, and assembling the file to request citizenship. This made the process of getting my dual Italian citizenship easy and hassle free."

Muriel Comini
Muriel Comini
Customer & Dual Italian Citizen
★★★★★

"The process moved quickly and at each step Aldo and his team took the time to explain the details to me. I recommend these services to anyone looking for professional and effective support for obtaining Italian citizenship."

Eugenio Batch
Eugenio Batch
Customer & Dual Italian Citizen
★★★★★

"I contacted Aldo to begin the Italian citizenship process. Despite some missing information, they quickly obtained the necessary birth and death certificates. They also handled all apostilles and digitizations, assembling a complete file for submission. Their constant guidance and professionalism made the entire process seamless."

Maria Caprarulo
Maria Caprarulo
Customer & Dual Italian Citizen

Transparent Pricing

Route-based pricing. No surprises.

Every case is different, but our pricing is always tied to the route and scope of your application — not hidden in fine print.

Consulate Route

Standard Application

$2,200 – $2,600 avg. case cost

Parent or grandparent born in Italy, documentation complete or near-complete

What's included

  • Eligibility assessment & lineage review
  • Document procurement from Italian archives
  • Certified translations & apostille
  • Consulate application preparation & filing
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Court Route (ATQ)

Full Legal Service

$6,000 – $7,500 avg. case cost

Consulate backlogs, complex cases, or time-sensitive resolution

What's included

  • Everything in the Consulate Route, plus:
  • Italian-licensed legal representation
  • Court petition filing in Italy
  • Full case management through judgment
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1948 Cases

Maternal Line Court

$6,300 – $7,800 avg. case cost

Lineage through a female ancestor who transmitted citizenship before 1948

What's included

  • Specialized 1948 case legal analysis
  • Full document procurement & translation
  • Italian court representation
  • Full case management through judgment
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Our Team

The people handling your case

Citizenship specialists, document researchers, and Italian-licensed lawyers — all under one roof.

Aldo Ponte, Head of Citizenship Procurement
Aldo Ponte
Head of Citizenship Procurement

Holds a Law Degree from the University of Turin and specializes in Italian citizenship by descent. Has guided hundreds of families through the Jure Sanguinis process.

Spencer Badanai, Head of Customer Services
Spencer Badanai
Head of Customer Services

A dual Italian citizen himself, Spencer navigated the Jure Sanguinis process independently before joining Citizenship Italia to guide others through it.

Marta Pignatiello, Lawyer & Legal Advisor
Marta Pignatiello
Lawyer & Legal Advisor

Law Degree from the University of Naples. Italian-licensed lawyer focused exclusively on Jure Sanguinis since 2021. Handles all court petitions and 1948 cases.

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Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Italy passed Law 74/2025 (Decree-Law No. 36/2025, effective March 28, 2025) introducing a generational limit on citizenship by descent. You can now only obtain Italian citizenship through an Italian-born parent or grandparent. Great-grandparent claims are no longer accepted for new applications. Applications submitted or scheduled before March 27, 2025 are still processed under the old rules. Learn more →

If your application was submitted or an appointment was scheduled before March 27, 2025 at 11:59 PM Rome time, you are grandfathered under the old rules. If your Italian ancestor is a parent or grandparent born in Italy, you remain eligible regardless of when you apply. Great-grandparent claims filed after that date are no longer accepted.

Jure Sanguinis (literally "right of blood") is the Italian legal principle that allows descendants of Italian citizens to obtain Italian citizenship by proving uninterrupted lineage. Unlike naturalization, it's not a new grant of citizenship — it's a recognition that you were always an Italian citizen by birthright.

Most applicants with a parent or grandparent born in Italy apply through the Italian consulate in their country of residence. The court route (ATQ — azione di accertamento dello stato di cittadino italiano) is an alternative used for consulate backlogs, complex cases, or time-sensitive situations. 1948 cases — where citizenship was transmitted through a woman before 1948 — always require a court petition.

You generally need birth, marriage, and death certificates for each person in your lineage chain from your Italian ancestor to yourself, plus proof of non-naturalization (or naturalization timing) for your Italian ancestor. We help you identify exactly which documents are needed and obtain them — including records from Italian archives and municipal offices. View document checklist →

Consulate wait times vary widely by jurisdiction — from several months to several years depending on your consulate's backlog. The court route typically takes 18–36 months from filing. We set clear expectations at the start of every engagement and keep you updated throughout.

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Ready to reclaim your Italian citizenship?

Start with a free 4-question eligibility check. We'll tell you your route, what documents you'll need, and what to expect — before you commit to anything.

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