Italian Citizenship By Descent

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The easiest way to get Italian Citizenship by Descent

Italian Citizenship by Descent (Jure Sanguinis) allows individuals with Italian parents, grandparents, or even great-grandparents to reclaim their nationality through family lineage. It is one of the most generous citizenship-by-ancestry laws in Europe, with no generational limit if citizenship was passed down uninterrupted. Applicants do not need to live in Italy to qualify, making this pathway especially popular for descendants abroad. Once recognized, Italian citizenship provides full EU rights, including the ability to live, work, and travel freely across all 27 EU countries.

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Why Do I Need Italian Citizenship?

Italian citizenship by descent preserves your family’s heritage while unlocking EU rights for you and your future children. It offers global mobility, visa-free travel, and access to healthcare, education, and opportunities across Europe.

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Work, Live and Travel anywhere in the EU

This is one of the key benefits of getting Italian Citizenship by Descent. It becomes your gateway to Europe: especially after Brexit. This allows you to work, live, study and travel around the EU with no restrictions.

Italian Tax Benefits

Get favourable tax rates if you are spending more time in Italy, and move your tax residency abroad if you are being overcharged in the UK. This allows you to save on tax expenses.

Free EU Healthcare

Health Insurance will find any reason to not pay you. But when you have European Citizenship, you will always get access to free healthcare in over 20+ states.

5th Strongest Passport in the World

Maybe Italy is not a destination, but rather a stepping stone. Italy has favourable connections with many states like Argentina and Peru for different, expedited visas options.

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The Simple Way to Get Italian Citizenship by Descent

Your Italian Citizenship application process is as simple as 1, 2, 3, 4.

Submit Your Application with DolceVisa®

Italian Citizenship by Descent is available by DIY and Concierge. Submission takes approximately 3-6 months.

Attend the Italian Consulate Appointment

You'll need to attend an appointment at the Italian Consulate with the documents and forms you've prepared with DolceVisa®

Get Your Italian Citizenship and Make Your Move.

When approved, the Italian Consulate will issue you Citizenship, and you can start making your move to Italy

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Italian Citizenship By Descent

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You'll officially be a part of the DolceVisa® Community, a group of thousands of people who want to move abroad, and start a new life. With events every month, the DolceVisa® community is one of the friendliest, and helpful.

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

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DolceVisa® services come with a choice. You can choose to engage the legal team to have everything done for you, or our DIY option, which is much cheaper (but still fully guided)!

Every Client Gets a Case Manager Free of Charge

You'll receive a case manager to guide you along the way, free of charge to help with the nitty gritty parts, send you content that might be useful, and so much more.

Access to one of the most tight knit communities

What Makes DolceVisa®
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

How the process works with DolceVisa®, and what you can expect.

Choose to Do It Yourself, or engage our legal team.

DolceVisa® services come with a choice. You can choose to engage the legal team to have everything done for you, or our DIY option, which is much cheaper (but still fully guided)!

Every Client Gets a Case Manager Free of Charge

You'll receive a case manager to guide you along the way, free of charge to help with the nitty gritty parts, send you content that might be useful, and so much more.

Access to one of the most tight knit communities

What Makes DolceVisa® Different?

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

How the process works with DolceVisa®, and what you can expect.

Choose to Do It Yourself, or engage our legal team.

DolceVisa® services come with a choice. You can choose to engage the legal team to have everything done for you, or our DIY option, which is much cheaper (but still fully guided)!

Every Client Gets a Case Manager Free of Charge

You'll receive a case manager to guide you along the way, free of charge to help with the nitty gritty parts, send you content that might be useful, and so much more.

Access to one of the most tight knit communities

Includes free resources to kick start your relocation journey.

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Paul F. (Oct 2024)
Outstanding service and highly recommended. Davide and Dalila have guided me through the process of citizenship smoothly and with patience. All enquiries were quickly answered and communications were clear.
Excellent service.
David D. (June 2024)
I worked with the team to get 2 passports for my children. It’s a complicated process that they made feel super simple. They were very attentive and responsive and very professional and personal in their approach. Highly recommend
Gino R. (May 2025)
Extremely easy and efficient process to re-enable registration and passport application. Timely response to questions and a very straight forward process to provide and complete all information needed. Friendly and cost efficient process. thank you
Geoff Roberts (Sept 2024)
DolceVisa walked me through the whole process, noticed possible pitfalls and recommended solutions. The team handled everything brilliantly. Definitely worth every penny.
Laura S. (June 2025)
I found the service efficient, professional and above all uncomplicated. Davide offers a very thorough service, and he stayed with me until the job was done. I would highly recommend him and his services.
Andrei P. (July 2024)
Outstanding, accurate, and timely service from a very professional company. I have been very satisfied with how they handled my matter and I shall contact them again in the future.
Kelly P. (May 2021)
Outstanding and highly professional service from Davide and his team. Highly recommended.
Rick (Jan 2024)
Professional, trustworthy and efficient.

Paul F. (Oct 2024)
Outstanding service and highly recommended. Davide and Dalila have guided me through the process of citizenship smoothly and with patience. All enquiries were quickly answered and communications were clear.
Excellent service.
David D. (June 2024)
I worked with the team to get 2 passports for my children. It’s a complicated process that they made feel super simple. They were very attentive and responsive and very professional and personal in their approach. Highly recommend
Gino R. (May 2025)
Extremely easy and efficient process to re-enable registration and passport application. Timely response to questions and a very straight forward process to provide and complete all information needed. Friendly and cost efficient process. thank you
Geoff Roberts (Sept 2024)
DolceVisa walked me through the whole process, noticed possible pitfalls and recommended solutions. The team handled everything brilliantly. Definitely worth every penny.
Laura S. (June 2025)
I found the service efficient, professional and above all uncomplicated. Davide offers a very thorough service, and he stayed with me until the job was done. I would highly recommend him and his services.
Andrei P. (July 2024)
Outstanding, accurate, and timely service from a very professional company. I have been very satisfied with how they handled my matter and I shall contact them again in the future.
Kelly P. (May 2021)
Outstanding and highly professional service from Davide and his team. Highly recommended.
Rick (Jan 2024)
Professional, trustworthy and efficient.

Paul F. (Oct 2024)
Outstanding service and highly recommended. Davide and Dalila have guided me through the process of citizenship smoothly and with patience. All enquiries were quickly answered and communications were clear.
Excellent service.
David D. (June 2024)
I worked with the team to get 2 passports for my children. It’s a complicated process that they made feel super simple. They were very attentive and responsive and very professional and personal in their approach. Highly recommend
Gino R. (May 2025)
Extremely easy and efficient process to re-enable registration and passport application. Timely response to questions and a very straight forward process to provide and complete all information needed. Friendly and cost efficient process. thank you
Geoff Roberts (Sept 2024)
DolceVisa walked me through the whole process, noticed possible pitfalls and recommended solutions. The team handled everything brilliantly. Definitely worth every penny.
Laura S. (June 2025)
I found the service efficient, professional and above all uncomplicated. Davide offers a very thorough service, and he stayed with me until the job was done. I would highly recommend him and his services.
Andrei P. (July 2024)
Outstanding, accurate, and timely service from a very professional company. I have been very satisfied with how they handled my matter and I shall contact them again in the future.
Kelly P. (May 2021)
Outstanding and highly professional service from Davide and his team. Highly recommended.
Rick (Jan 2024)
Professional, trustworthy and efficient.

Paul F. (Oct 2024)
Outstanding service and highly recommended. Davide and Dalila have guided me through the process of citizenship smoothly and with patience. All enquiries were quickly answered and communications were clear.
Excellent service.
David D. (June 2024)
I worked with the team to get 2 passports for my children. It’s a complicated process that they made feel super simple. They were very attentive and responsive and very professional and personal in their approach. Highly recommend
Gino R. (May 2025)
Extremely easy and efficient process to re-enable registration and passport application. Timely response to questions and a very straight forward process to provide and complete all information needed. Friendly and cost efficient process. thank you
Geoff Roberts (Sept 2024)
DolceVisa walked me through the whole process, noticed possible pitfalls and recommended solutions. The team handled everything brilliantly. Definitely worth every penny.
Laura S. (June 2025)
I found the service efficient, professional and above all uncomplicated. Davide offers a very thorough service, and he stayed with me until the job was done. I would highly recommend him and his services.
Andrei P. (July 2024)
Outstanding, accurate, and timely service from a very professional company. I have been very satisfied with how they handled my matter and I shall contact them again in the future.
Kelly P. (May 2021)
Outstanding and highly professional service from Davide and his team. Highly recommended.
Rick (Jan 2024)
Professional, trustworthy and efficient.

Eligibility and FAQs

What is Italian Citizenship by Descent (Jure Sanguinis)?

It is the right to claim Italian nationality if you can prove an unbroken line of citizenship through your Italian ancestors.

What is Italian Citizenship by Descent (Jure Sanguinis)?

It is the right to claim Italian nationality if you can prove an unbroken line of citizenship through your Italian ancestors.

What is Italian Citizenship by Descent (Jure Sanguinis)?

It is the right to claim Italian nationality if you can prove an unbroken line of citizenship through your Italian ancestors.

What is Italian Citizenship by Descent (Jure Sanguinis)?

It is the right to claim Italian nationality if you can prove an unbroken line of citizenship through your Italian ancestors.

How many generations back can I claim Italian citizenship?

It is limited to two generations. This means you must be a child or grandchild of an Italian Citizen.

How many generations back can I claim Italian citizenship?

It is limited to two generations. This means you must be a child or grandchild of an Italian Citizen.

How many generations back can I claim Italian citizenship?

It is limited to two generations. This means you must be a child or grandchild of an Italian Citizen.

How many generations back can I claim Italian citizenship?

It is limited to two generations. This means you must be a child or grandchild of an Italian Citizen.

Do I need to live in Italy to apply?

No. You can apply through an Italian consulate abroad, though some applicants choose to apply directly in Italy for faster processing.

Do I need to live in Italy to apply?

No. You can apply through an Italian consulate abroad, though some applicants choose to apply directly in Italy for faster processing.

Do I need to live in Italy to apply?

No. You can apply through an Italian consulate abroad, though some applicants choose to apply directly in Italy for faster processing.

Do I need to live in Italy to apply?

No. You can apply through an Italian consulate abroad, though some applicants choose to apply directly in Italy for faster processing.

Does Italian citizenship pass through both parents?

Yes, but there are restrictions if the Italian ancestor was a woman who gave birth before 1 January 1948 (this requires a court case).

Does Italian citizenship pass through both parents?

Yes, but there are restrictions if the Italian ancestor was a woman who gave birth before 1 January 1948 (this requires a court case).

Does Italian citizenship pass through both parents?

Yes, but there are restrictions if the Italian ancestor was a woman who gave birth before 1 January 1948 (this requires a court case).

Does Italian citizenship pass through both parents?

Yes, but there are restrictions if the Italian ancestor was a woman who gave birth before 1 January 1948 (this requires a court case).

Can I claim citizenship if my ancestor naturalized in another country?

Only if the naturalization occurred after the next descendant’s birth. If they renounced before, the line is broken.

Can I claim citizenship if my ancestor naturalized in another country?

Only if the naturalization occurred after the next descendant’s birth. If they renounced before, the line is broken.

Can I claim citizenship if my ancestor naturalized in another country?

Only if the naturalization occurred after the next descendant’s birth. If they renounced before, the line is broken.

Can I claim citizenship if my ancestor naturalized in another country?

Only if the naturalization occurred after the next descendant’s birth. If they renounced before, the line is broken.

How long does the process take?

Through consulates, 2–5 years on average due to high demand. In Italy, applications may be processed in 1–2 years.

How long does the process take?

Through consulates, 2–5 years on average due to high demand. In Italy, applications may be processed in 1–2 years.

How long does the process take?

Through consulates, 2–5 years on average due to high demand. In Italy, applications may be processed in 1–2 years.

How long does the process take?

Through consulates, 2–5 years on average due to high demand. In Italy, applications may be processed in 1–2 years.

Do I need to speak Italian?

Not for descent-based citizenship, though language is required for naturalization routes.

Do I need to speak Italian?

Not for descent-based citizenship, though language is required for naturalization routes.

Do I need to speak Italian?

Not for descent-based citizenship, though language is required for naturalization routes.

Do I need to speak Italian?

Not for descent-based citizenship, though language is required for naturalization routes.

Can my children get Italian citizenship through me?

Yes. Once you are recognized as an Italian citizen, your children automatically qualify.

Can my children get Italian citizenship through me?

Yes. Once you are recognized as an Italian citizen, your children automatically qualify.

Can my children get Italian citizenship through me?

Yes. Once you are recognized as an Italian citizen, your children automatically qualify.

Can my children get Italian citizenship through me?

Yes. Once you are recognized as an Italian citizen, your children automatically qualify.

What is the “1948 case” for Italian citizenship?

It applies to descendants of Italian women who gave birth before 1948, requiring a legal petition in Italian court.

What is the “1948 case” for Italian citizenship?

It applies to descendants of Italian women who gave birth before 1948, requiring a legal petition in Italian court.

What is the “1948 case” for Italian citizenship?

It applies to descendants of Italian women who gave birth before 1948, requiring a legal petition in Italian court.

What is the “1948 case” for Italian citizenship?

It applies to descendants of Italian women who gave birth before 1948, requiring a legal petition in Italian court.

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