FAQ
Yes! Until you do not have your Italian birth certificate transcribed by an Italian notary’s office any changes could in fact affect your application. The office could, in theory, ask you to prove Italian proficiency and required documents that prove that you have resided in Italy for 1 year before the application.
The application process for Italian dual citizenship involves gathering the necessary documents, including birth certificates, marriage certificates, and any other relevant ancestral records. Once you have all the required paperwork, you can submit your application to the Italian consulate or at an Italian town hall among others. Here you have our guide on the differences among the different methods: http://passport-euro.com/italian-dual-citizenship-application-in-months.
Italian citizenship by descent allows individuals with Italian ancestry to claim their citizenship. This means that if you have Italian parents, grandparents, or even great-grandparents, you may be eligible to obtain Italian citizenship.
For now, yes! While Italian language proficiency is a requirement for some individuals applying for Italian citizenship by naturalization, this is fortunately not the case for Italian descendants yet.
The timeline for obtaining Italian dual citizenship can vary depending on various factors, such as the complexity of your case and the workload of the Italian consulate or town hall where you submit your application. It's recommended to be prepared for potential delays and check the current estimated processing times. But as a rule of thumb, once you have your documents ready, the application can take from 1,5 to 6-7 years in your local consulate or from 3 to 10 months if you apply directly in Italy. If you are interested in Italian citizenship assistance services, contact us.
As things stand, yes. Yet we routinely observe that the conversion of a "residence permit for awaiting citizenship" to a work permit can be a bureaucratic procedure with potential delays of several months. By which your Italian passport should be ready. Contact us if you have further questions on this process.
No. Once you have an Italian Birth certificate issued you are safe. You would be able to apply for your Italian Passport normally and you have all the rights as any other Italian or European citizen.
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Applying for Italian citizenship at an Italian town hall can offer advantages, such as a potentially quicker processing time compared to applying through an Italian consulate (3-10 Months). However, due to the proposed changes to Italian citizenship laws, it's advisable to expedite your application process to avoid potential complications. If you need assistance for this, contact us.
If you require guidance on navigating the proposed amendments and surging applications for Italian dual citizenship, we offer free consultations where our experts can provide personalized assistance and address any concerns or questions you may have. Book a consultation with us today to streamline your Italian citizenship journey.