Italian Dual Citizenship in Connecticut
If you live in Connecticut and have Italian ancestors or an Italian citizen spouse, you might be eligible for Italian dual citizenship. Italy’s citizenship laws are quite flexible, creating a unique opportunity for Connecticut residents with ties to the country.
Navigating the citizenship process can be challenging. At the Italian American Citizenship Assistance Program (ITAMCAP), we’re experienced in helping people become dual citizens of Italy. We’ll guide you from the first steps of research all the way to your Italian consulate appointment.
Benefits of Italian Dual Citizenship
There are many perks of holding an Italian passport. Here are some reasons why you might want to consider applying for dual citizenship:
- You pay less for education in Italy
- You can vote in Italian elections
- You can own property in Italy
- You can live and work in Italy and any other European Union country
- You receive protection under Italian law
- You get access to public healthcare in Italy
- You can get help from the Italian embassy in the U.S. for legal issues and advice
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Ways to Obtain Italian Citizenship
There are three main ways to get Italian dual citizenship. Whichever method you choose, make sure you apply at the Italian consulate with jurisdiction over your home county.
Italian Citizenship by Descent
Known officially as “jure sanguinis,” this is a common way for Connecticut residents to get Italian citizenship. If you have Italian ancestry, you might qualify. Italian courts allow citizenship to be passed down through many generations.
ITAMCAP will help you collect Italian ancestor documents like birth records, death records, and marriage certificates, as well as naturalization records of Italian family members. ITAMCAP’s team can help you fix any errors in these civil records documents and handle the translations. You may need to do some genealogy research, but it is well worth it to uncover your Italian genealogy for citizenship.
Italian Citizenship by Marriage
This is officially referred to as “jure matrimonii.” If you’re married to an Italian and reside in the U.S., you can apply for dual citizenship after three years through the Italian consulate. If you live in Italy, the process goes through the Italian Questura (Italian police headquarters) and takes two years. If you and your spouse have children under the age of 18, the 2- or 3-year waiting period to apply will be reduced by half. You’ll mainly need your marriage certificate and a few other documents, depending on when you got married.
Naturalization
If you’re living abroad and have lived in Italy for ten consecutive years and are still there, you can apply for citizenship through naturalization. This process involves the Ministero dell’Interno (Ministry of the Interior) instead of the consulate and is less common due to its strict requirements.
Let Us Help You Become an Italian Citizen
Every journey to Italian citizenship is unique, and we at ITAMCAP understand that better than anyone. We’ve helped countless individuals navigate their way through the complexities of acquiring Italian citizenship. Whether we’re checking for eligibility requirements or helping with your citizenship and passport application, our expertise is at your service.
Contact us today for a free consultation to determine if you qualify for Italian citizenship. We’ll give you all the information you need and guide you through the first steps toward dual citizenship from Connecticut.