Italian citizenship by descent, known as jure sanguinis ("right of blood"), is a legal pathway that allows individuals to claim Italian citizenship through their Italian ancestry—regardless of where they were born. Unlike some countries that base citizenship on place of birth, Italy allows citizenship to be passed down through generations, provided certain legal conditions are met.

If you have an Italian ancestor who was born in Italy and never renounced their Italian citizenship before the birth of their child, you may already be considered an Italian citizen under Italian law.

This form of citizenship is not discretionary: if you meet the legal requirements, you are entitled to recognition. However, proving your claim requires gathering specific documents, verifying timelines, and sometimes challenging outdated legal interpretations.
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At our firm, we offer a full-service approach to help you:

• Determine eligibility
• Gather and legalize documents (including translations and apostilles)
• Navigate consular appointments or pursue recognition directly in Italy
• Handle special cases, such as claims through female ancestors (pre-1948) or ancestors who naturalized

Securing Italian citizenship opens the door to the European Union—granting you the right to live, work, study, and travel freely across all 27 EU member states.

If you believe you may be eligible, we invite you to book a consultation with our legal team. We’ll assess your unique case and guide you step-by-step through the process.

Yes. If you are married to an Italian citizen, you may apply for Italian citizenship after:

• 2 years of marriage while residing in Italy, or
• 3 years of marriage while living abroad
  These timelines are reduced by half if the couple has children. You must demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Italian language (minimum B1 level). Our firm handles both standard and expedited applications, including language certification support.

• Live, work, and study in any EU country.
• Access to high-quality healthcare and education in the EU.
• Pass citizenship to future generations.
• Reconnect with your cultural heritage

Absolutely. We provide full assistance with passport appointments, documentation, and application submission through local authorities in Italy. Additional costs apply for this service.

Yes. As an international law firm, we assist clients worldwide and liaise directly with Italian municipal offices, and courts.