Italian citizenship

Do you still qualify for Italian citizenship?

Italy changed its citizenship laws in 2025, leaving many families uncertain about their eligibility.

Find out where you stand and what options may still be available.

What changed

The rules are much tighter now.

Since Law 74/2025, citizenship by descent generally requires a parent or grandparent who was born in Italy and held only Italian citizenship. Italy's Constitutional Court upheld the law in 2026.

  • Parent or grandparent born in Italy: you may still qualify
  • Only Italian citizenship: that parent or grandparent must have held no other citizenship in their lives
  • Complete application before 27 March 2025: treated under the earlier rules
  • Details decide everything: an unbroken line and the right records
Find Out If You Qualify
Italian family
Italian citizenship documents

Your records decide the outcome.

This is general information, not legal advice. Every family's situation is different.

How we can help

Know your line is clear before you apply.

Two focused services that catch the problems that sink citizenship files.

Most requestedClear your line

Naturalization Records Search

€350

We search for and recover your Italian ancestor's naturalization records, so you know where you stand before you invest more.

  • Naturalization records searched for and recovered
  • Shows whether the line of citizenship is intact
  • Saves time and money before you build your file
Order a Records Search
Before you submit

Application Review

€650

Our experts check that your application is error free before it goes to the consulate or to Italy.

  • Your full application checked for errors
  • Mismatches and missing documents flagged
  • Confidence before you submit
Get a Review

Not sure where to start? Book a free evaluation call and we will review your family line and recommend the right service.

Book a Free Evaluation Call
Full application support

Want help building the whole application?

If your line is clear, choose the level of support that fits. Prices are in euros and tax inclusive, and every pack includes lifetime application access.

Do it yourself

Starter Pack

€499

One-time fee

For people with the time, patience and interest in genealogy to do most of the work, with experts behind you.

  • Learning Centre with mini lessons
  • Unlimited email support
  • One consult call with a citizenship expert
  • Help preparing for your application and appointment

You: choose your line, request vital records, complete the application and legalizations, and apply.

Get the Starter Pack
Most popularExpert guidance

Plus Pack

€1,500

Payment plan available

A guided plan with a dedicated case expert, without handing over the whole application.

  • Dedicated case expert
  • Start-Smart custom set-up and roadmap
  • Italian birth and marriage records collected for you
  • Full legal review of your final application
  • Email, phone and live chat support

You: share your family tree, request vital records in your home country and flag any name issues.

Get the Plus Pack
Turn-key

Done For You

€5,300

Starting from · payment plan available

For people without the time or interest to build a detailed application. We do everything.

  • Genealogy research and vital records from all countries
  • Translations, apostille and legalization
  • Forms, Prenota set-up, passport and AIRE help
  • Online platform with real-time updates
  • Dedicated dual-citizenship expert

You: share your family tree and sign a limited power of attorney. Additional adults €750, minors €250.

Book a Free Evaluation Call

Total Support add-on, €520. Ongoing advice, check-in calls and expert feedback for Starter and Plus clients, in one payment or three installments. Not sure you qualify? Take the quiz first.

Other routes

Two more ways to claim your citizenship.

If the consulate route is blocked or too slow, there are two other paths. Choose the one that fits your family line and your plans.

Apply in Italy

Fast Track

€3,000

From · not including legal review if required

For people with Italian ancestry who are ready to move to Italy. You apply at the town hall where you establish residency, with our team supporting you, in person or remotely.

  • Apply directly in Italy, not at a consulate
  • Remote or in-person assistance
  • Built for people planning to live in Italy

Extras: rental assistance, and €800 for each extra spouse. Prices in EUR plus tax.

Book a Free Evaluation Call
Through the courts

Apply in Court

€5,000

From · one adult petitioner · not including application build

For people who descend through a female ancestor born before 1948, or who cannot get a consulate appointment. We help you petition an Italian court.

  • 1948 case petitions
  • No Appointment cases when the consulate has no dates
  • Handled for you through Italian courts

Extras: €750 for each extra adult, €550 for each extra minor. Prices in EUR plus tax. Court filing fees are extra.

Book a Free Evaluation Call
How it works

Four steps to a clear answer.

  1. 01

    Take the quiz

    A quick first check of whether you are likely to qualify.

  2. 02

    Free evaluation call

    We review your family line and your options in a free 15-minute call.

  3. 03

    Check your records

    A naturalization records search shows whether your line is intact.

  4. 04

    Review, then apply

    We review your application so it is as strong as possible before you submit.

“I was totally confused at all the documents and felt like there was no hope, until I found you.”

GIADA

Frequently asked questions

Questions we hear often.

Do I still qualify for Italian citizenship by descent?

Since Law 74/2025, citizenship by descent generally requires a parent or grandparent who was born in Italy and held only Italian citizenship. Applications that were complete before 27 March 2025 are treated differently. Our quiz gives you a quick first answer, and a free evaluation call confirms it.

What does a Naturalization Records Search do?

We search for and recover naturalization records for your Italian ancestor. These show whether your ancestor became a citizen of another country before the next generation was born, which can break the line of citizenship. Knowing early saves you time and money.

What does the Application Review check?

Our experts go through your documents and application for errors, name and date mismatches and missing items before you submit, so your file is as clean as possible.

Can I apply myself?

Yes, if you are organized, patient and enjoy archival research. Our Starter Pack gives you guidance and a learning centre, the Plus Pack adds a dedicated expert and Italian documents collected for you, and Done For You handles everything. Book a free evaluation call and we will recommend the right level.

What if I do not qualify?

Many people no longer do, and it is better to know before you spend money. Italy still offers other routes, including several visas and, in some cases, citizenship through residency. Our team can look at your situation on a free evaluation call.

Let's find out

Start with a clear answer.

Take the quiz to see where you stand, or book a free evaluation call to talk it through with our team.

Italian citizenship

Do you still qualify for Italian citizenship?

Italy changed its citizenship laws in 2025, leaving many families uncertain about their eligibility.

Find out where you stand and what options may still be available.

What changed

The rules are much tighter now.

Since Law 74/2025, citizenship by descent generally requires a parent or grandparent who was born in Italy and held only Italian citizenship. Italy's Constitutional Court upheld the law in 2026.

  • Parent or grandparent born in Italy: you may still qualify
  • Only Italian citizenship: that parent or grandparent must have held no other citizenship in their lives
  • Complete application before 27 March 2025: treated under the earlier rules
  • Details decide everything: an unbroken line and the right records
Find Out If You Qualify
Italian family
Italian citizenship documents

Your records decide the outcome.

This is general information, not legal advice. Every family's situation is different.

How we can help

Know your line is clear before you apply.

Two focused services that catch the problems that sink citizenship files.

Most requestedClear your line

Naturalization Records Search

€350

We search for and recover your Italian ancestor's naturalization records, so you know where you stand before you invest more.

  • Naturalization records searched for and recovered
  • Shows whether the line of citizenship is intact
  • Saves time and money before you build your file
Order a Records Search
Before you submit

Application Review

€650

Our experts check that your application is error free before it goes to the consulate or to Italy.

  • Your full application checked for errors
  • Mismatches and missing documents flagged
  • Confidence before you submit
Get a Review

Not sure where to start? Book a free evaluation call and we will review your family line and recommend the right service.

Book a Free Evaluation Call
Full application support

Want help building the whole application?

If your line is clear, choose the level of support that fits. Prices are in euros and tax inclusive, and every pack includes lifetime application access.

Do it yourself

Starter Pack

€499

One-time fee

For people with the time, patience and interest in genealogy to do most of the work, with experts behind you.

  • Learning Centre with mini lessons
  • Unlimited email support
  • One consult call with a citizenship expert
  • Help preparing for your application and appointment

You: choose your line, request vital records, complete the application and legalizations, and apply.

Get the Starter Pack
Most popularExpert guidance

Plus Pack

€1,500

Payment plan available

A guided plan with a dedicated case expert, without handing over the whole application.

  • Dedicated case expert
  • Start-Smart custom set-up and roadmap
  • Italian birth and marriage records collected for you
  • Full legal review of your final application
  • Email, phone and live chat support

You: share your family tree, request vital records in your home country and flag any name issues.

Get the Plus Pack
Turn-key

Done For You

€5,300

Starting from · payment plan available

For people without the time or interest to build a detailed application. We do everything.

  • Genealogy research and vital records from all countries
  • Translations, apostille and legalization
  • Forms, Prenota set-up, passport and AIRE help
  • Online platform with real-time updates
  • Dedicated dual-citizenship expert

You: share your family tree and sign a limited power of attorney. Additional adults €750, minors €250.

Book a Free Evaluation Call

Total Support add-on, €520. Ongoing advice, check-in calls and expert feedback for Starter and Plus clients, in one payment or three installments. Not sure you qualify? Take the quiz first.

Other routes

Two more ways to claim your citizenship.

If the consulate route is blocked or too slow, there are two other paths. Choose the one that fits your family line and your plans.

Apply in Italy

Fast Track

€3,000

From · not including legal review if required

For people with Italian ancestry who are ready to move to Italy. You apply at the town hall where you establish residency, with our team supporting you, in person or remotely.

  • Apply directly in Italy, not at a consulate
  • Remote or in-person assistance
  • Built for people planning to live in Italy

Extras: rental assistance, and €800 for each extra spouse. Prices in EUR plus tax.

Book a Free Evaluation Call
Through the courts

Apply in Court

€5,000

From · one adult petitioner · not including application build

For people who descend through a female ancestor born before 1948, or who cannot get a consulate appointment. We help you petition an Italian court.

  • 1948 case petitions
  • No Appointment cases when the consulate has no dates
  • Handled for you through Italian courts

Extras: €750 for each extra adult, €550 for each extra minor. Prices in EUR plus tax. Court filing fees are extra.

Book a Free Evaluation Call
How it works

Four steps to a clear answer.

  1. 01

    Take the quiz

    A quick first check of whether you are likely to qualify.

  2. 02

    Free evaluation call

    We review your family line and your options in a free 15-minute call.

  3. 03

    Check your records

    A naturalization records search shows whether your line is intact.

  4. 04

    Review, then apply

    We review your application so it is as strong as possible before you submit.

“I was totally confused at all the documents and felt like there was no hope, until I found you.”

GIADA

Frequently asked questions

Questions we hear often.

Do I still qualify for Italian citizenship by descent?

Since Law 74/2025, citizenship by descent generally requires a parent or grandparent who was born in Italy and held only Italian citizenship. Applications that were complete before 27 March 2025 are treated differently. Our quiz gives you a quick first answer, and a free evaluation call confirms it.

What does a Naturalization Records Search do?

We search for and recover naturalization records for your Italian ancestor. These show whether your ancestor became a citizen of another country before the next generation was born, which can break the line of citizenship. Knowing early saves you time and money.

What does the Application Review check?

Our experts go through your documents and application for errors, name and date mismatches and missing items before you submit, so your file is as clean as possible.

Can I apply myself?

Yes, if you are organized, patient and enjoy archival research. Our Starter Pack gives you guidance and a learning centre, the Plus Pack adds a dedicated expert and Italian documents collected for you, and Done For You handles everything. Book a free evaluation call and we will recommend the right level.

What if I do not qualify?

Many people no longer do, and it is better to know before you spend money. Italy still offers other routes, including several visas and, in some cases, citizenship through residency. Our team can look at your situation on a free evaluation call.

Let's find out

Start with a clear answer.

Take the quiz to see where you stand, or book a free evaluation call to talk it through with our team.