How do I get dual citizenship in Italy?
- Identify Your Most Recent Ancestral Link to Italy.
- Searching for Naturalization Records.
- Retrieving Documents and Contacting Your Local Consulate.
- Apostilling Your Documents for Italy.
- Translate your English documents into Italian.
- Take Your Application to the Local Italian Consulate.
Can you have a US and Italian passport?
Italy, The United States, as well as a number of other nations, do allow for dual citizenship. Based on current laws, Italy allows for dual nationality and does not put any limit on the number of citizenships one may hold.
How long can a U.S. citizen stay in Italy?
90 days
U.S. citizens may enter Italy for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa. All non-residents are required to complete a declaration of presence (dichiarazione di presenza).
Can a US citizen and an Italian citizen have dual citizenship?
After 1992 Italy allows dual citizenship with the United States. As long as you can prove your Italian ancestry, you can become an Italian citizen. Italy does not require you to renounce your citizenship (s) when you claim your Dual citizenship. Therefore, Dual Citizenship with Italy can be lawfully pursued.
Can a naturalized US citizen serve in the Italian Army?
You may have to serve in the Italian armed forces. Because of that, you may become subject for automatic loss of American citizenship. The reason why you may lose your already attained US citizenship is due to American laws: a naturalized citizen cannot serve as officer in another state.
Can a US citizen have dual citizenship with another country?
Under current US law however, American citizens can hold dual nationality with another country. US citizens granted citizenship in a foreign state are under no legal obligation under US law to renounce their US citizenship.
How does the Italian American citizenship assistance program work?
Our goal is to help you obtain your Italian citizenship; therefore, our service includes a comprehensive consultation to help identify your exact needs, followed by a report that includes a project plan with timelines and milestones, a cost analysis, and a schedule.
