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Italian citizenship iure sanguinis
Documents, translations, legalizations and support for Italian citizenship recognition by descent.
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Request a quoteItalian citizenship recognition by descent (iure sanguinis)
From the late 19th century through much of the 20th century, millions of Italians emigrated to the Americas in search of new opportunities.
Argentina, Brazil, the United States, Uruguay, Canada and other countries welcomed large Italian communities that preserved their traditions, culture and family ties with Italy.
Today, many of their descendants can access recognition of Italian citizenship by descent (iure sanguinis) by proving uninterrupted transmission of citizenship through their family line.
Important: changes to Italian citizenship by descent
Italian legislation on iure sanguinis citizenship was amended in 2025 through new provisions that introduced limitations and new criteria for certain applications submitted from abroad.
As a result, not all descendants of Italian citizens can currently access citizenship recognition under the same conditions as before.
Applicable requirements may vary depending on the filing date, line of descent and the particular circumstances of each case.
For up-to-date information, we recommend consulting current legislation and requirements set by the competent Italian authorities.
When may this documentation be needed?
- Italian citizenship by descent applications (iure sanguinis)
- Reconstruction of family genealogical lines
- Obtaining historical Italian certificates
- Document updates or regularisation
- Submission of documentation to Italian consulates
- Administrative procedures in Italy
- Correction or verification of registry data
Documentation and information required
- Details of the record holder for the requested document
- Details of the Italian ancestor, when applicable
- Reference Comune or locality
- Approximate date or year of the event
- Applicant's identity document
- Signed authorisation or power of attorney when required
Missing Italian documentation to start your case?
One of the most important documents for Italian citizenship by descent is the birth certificate of the Italian ancestor who emigrated.
We manage requests for birth, marriage and death certificates issued by Italian municipalities, as well as other civil registry documentation required for many citizenship procedures.
If you do not have all the exact details about your ancestor, we can also help guide the document search using the information available and the data you provide.
AIRE registration follow-up and record transcription
If your Italian citizenship has already been recognised, we can assist with record transcription at the competent Comune and follow-up of AIRE registration or other pending registry updates.
Documents usually required to prove Italian descent
- Italian birth certificates
- Italian marriage certificates
- Italian death certificates
- Historical documentation
- Sworn translations
- Legalization of Italian documents
- Non-naturalization certificates
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The cost depends on the type of certificates required, the number of documents to obtain, the complexity of the search and any additional services that may be needed, such as sworn translations or legalizations. Each request is different, so we prepare a tailored quote before starting any procedure.
Timelines vary depending on document type, Comune and the complexity of the family line. We indicate them in your quote.
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