We will create a professional notebook/portfolio for you that includes your application forms, all required documents, required Apostilles, and required translations. These will be organized in the format that the Consulate requires. Italy does not allow you to bring a third-party advisor, consultant, etc. so you will represent yourself at the meeting. To support you, we will conduct a preparation session with you prior to your Consulate meeting.

If the document meets the Apostille requirements of the State, it could be used. Since “long-form” vital records are required, some older copies might be short form. We will determine with you, which of your documents can be used. Remember, the Consulate keeps all your documents, so you may not want to give up “original” vital records of your ancestors, opting to purchase new versions instead.

Because of the growing number of applicants, Italian Consulates are overwhelmed. Timelines are getting longer; currently appointments at some Consulates are booked 2+ years out. However, we are seen more and more Consulate making appointments available a few months out, for applicants who are ready to present their document portfolio. Make sure you are registered with the online booking system called Prenot@Mi of the Italian Consulate that has jurisdiction over the State where you permanently reside so you can start looking for an appointment.

If multiple family members reside under the same Consular Jurisdiction, they will all be able to share the same document portfolio. Each adult applicant is required to book a separate appointment with the Italian Consulate.

If all of you reside in different states that are under different Consular Jurisdictions, then multiple document portfolios all in original will be required to present to each Consulate. Remember: Italian Consulates do not share any documentation and they do NOT return any of your documents.

Yes, they can; minor children become Italian citizens automatically with you at no additional cost.

By law, you can only apply at the Italian Consulate that has jurisdiction over the State where you permanently reside. For a list of Italian Consulates here in the US, please visit: https://www.myitalianfamily.com/resource-center/find-your-italian-consulate-here-us 

For information on how to apply in Italy, because you are planning to permanently move there, or to fast-track your application in the Italian Courts for "Denial of Justice", please call us at 1-844-741-0848.

If you are applying for Italian Dual Citizenship through a "female" line, you may fall in the category of those born to an Italian female ancestor before 1948. The 1912 Citizenship Law granting Italian citizenship jure sanguinis stated that women could hold but not pass citizenship to their children. However, in 1948 when Italy became a Republic a new Constitution did allow for women to pass on citizenship but only to children born after January 1, 1948.

We offer free tools online on our website to determine if you qualify. Check our Citizenship Quiz and our “Learn if you Qualify” Section.