The length of time it takes to reach a goal should always be compared to a similar process. With that in mind, do you know how long it takes to obtain US citizenship for a foreigner? It's an average of about four to thirteen years or longer. So when you ask yourself the question: how long does the process of obtaining Italian Dual Citizenship jure sanguinis by right of blood take? Gathering Italian vital records to prove your Ancestor s was indeed born in Italy and if applicable, married there - An average of two 2 months.
Gathering of all US Vital records , issued in the correct format, with certification - The range is extremely wide based on where the request is sent, i.
If US Vital records need to be amended to correct name or date errors, tack on another two 2 months. Holders of US visas and undocumented immigrants must apply for citizenship through the Italian Consulate in the country where they are considered legal permanent residents. Does the consulate provide assistance in obtaining documentation? Applicants are responsible for requesting all required documentation. Do I have to speak Italian to be able to apply?
Who is elibible for Italian citizenship? DESCENT : You must obtain all naturalization records for your Italian ancestor s and prove through those records that their direct descendents maintained their right to Italian citizenship aka never renounced Italian citizenship and, in the event that their Italian parent was a naturalized citizen, were born before that parent renounced Italian citizenship via naturalization.
Can I apply for Italian citizenship through my mother's side of the family? My father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather was born in Italy. Can I apply? You may apply through your paternal ancestor if you can prove that your right to Italian citizenship was maintained, and that it was not broken naturalization or renunciation by your ascendants.
Is there anything else can I do? Please refer to Italian law 05 February , Art. Only ONE applicant per appointment slot is permitted. Can I reserve an appointment under my name, but have somebody else come to the appointment instead? Processing times vary from case to case, and can take more or less time depending on a number of factors pertaining to the application itself.
Applicants will be notified via email as soon as processing is complete. How do I check the status of my application? This Consulate General is unfortunately unable to provide status updates regarding citizenship applications due to the fact that there are thousands of applications currently being processed in the Consular network, and processing times can vary from case to case.
Applicants will be notified via email as soon as their citizenship application has been completed and processed. However, if it has been more than 2 years since your complete application for citizenship by descent was accepted, or more than 4 years for citizenship by marriage, please send an email to cittadinanza.
Per article 14 of Legislative Decree of 4 ottobre , n. This processing time also applies to any applications in progress that were accepted prior to that date. Where do I obtain naturalization records?
What if my Italian born ancestor never naturalized as a US citizen? You can typically perform an internet search online and find search results with a link to the website of the Comune with instructions on how to do so. A family member of mine already applied for Italian citzienship by descent.
Foreigners can acquire Italian citizenship through:. Whether you are a foreign citizen or stateless, you can apply if you are married to an Italian citizen and if you have lived lawfully for at least 2 years in Italy or 3 years in another country. These terms are reduced by half if you have children who are Italian citizens When the ministerial order granting citizenship is issued, your marriage must not have been annulled or dissolved, its civil effects must not have ended, and you must not be legally separated.
The request, under the same conditions, may also be submitted by the person engaged in a civil partnership with an Italian citizen. From 18 June , applications can only be submitted online. To submit their application, applicants shall access the Ministry of Internal Affairs Portal by using the log-in information received after completing the registration process and submit all needed documents in an electronic format.
Within six months from the notification of the decree granting citizenship, the person concerned is required to take an oath of loyalty at the General Register Office of the Vicenza Municipality. The following documents are required to schedule your oath taking ceremony:. B you were born in Italian territory, and you were lawfully resident in Italy continuously until your 18th birthday, and while you were still 18 years old, you stated your wish to become an Italian citizen.
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