To determine if you have a path to Italian Citizenship, you first need to literally “map out” your family line or lines, based on how many Italian ancestors you are lucky to have. 

People often say their Italian born ancestor is the “great-grandparent” as if that was enough to verify eligibility. Obviously more information is needed, specifically: 

There is one thing everyone should know before starting the journey to Italian citizenship: each Italian Consulate has slightly different documentation requirements. 

If you qualify for Italian citizenship through multiple family lines (male & female), can you really choose where to apply (Consulate vs Italian Courts)?

Among the many benefits of having Italian citizenship is the fact that you can pass it on to your children, grandchildren, and so on. A truly wonderful family gift! Here is how it works.

If you are having a hard time finding an appointment with the Italian Consulate that has jurisdiction over the state where you reside, you may have heard that there is an option to set residency in Italy, apply at the “Comune," and possibly receive Italian citizenship faster than by going through the Italian Consulate. 

In fact, you may have been told that you only need to stay in Italy for a short period of time, perhaps less than six months, in other words, just temporarily.  Too good to be true? Maybe…