How To Start Your Dual Citizenship Journey

Obtaining Italian citizenship through jure sanguinis, or by right of blood, can be a complex process, and for those with mothers born before 1948, an additional obstacle may exist in the form of the 1948 law. However, this does not mean that obtaining Italian citizenship is impossible.

The process of obtaining Italian citizenship through ancestors, known as “jure sanguinis,” can be complex and time-consuming, but with the right approach and proper documentation, it is possible to secure Italian citizenship for yourself and your family. In fact, I personally overcame this obstacle in the citizenship process.

Gather all necessary documents: This is one of the most important and time consuming and challenging steps in the process. You will need to gather and provide the following documents: your birth certificate, your parents’ and grandparents’ birth and marriage certificates, and any naturalization documents for any ancestors who were not born in Italy. These documents must be translated into Italian and authenticated by an Italian consulate or embassy. It’s important to make sure that the translation is done by an official translator, that the translation is stamped and signed. The authentication process will depend on the country you are in, you might need to legalize your documents and that process could take a few days to a couple of weeks.