Italian Dual Citizenship in Ohio
Many people in the U.S. qualify for Italian dual citizenship without even realizing that they do. With various avenues available and generous Italian citizenship law, it might seem like a far-off dream to hold dual citizenship, but thousands of people have traveled down that road and successfully achieved just that.
Have you been wondering about Italian citizenship? Whether you think you might qualify or just want to explore the possibility, ITAMCAP is here to make this a reality.
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How to Become an Italian Citizen
There are three main ways you can become an Italian citizen.
Italian Citizenship by Descent
The most common way to start this process in Ohio is dual citizenship through ancestry, otherwise known as jure sanguinis. This involves having Italian family members somewhere in your line, as those members hold Italian citizenship that can then be passed down to you.
The first step to obtaining Italian citizenship by descent involves gathering records to prove that you are related to your Italian ancestor. This might involve vital records from a grandparent or another family member such as a birth record, death record, marriage certificate, naturalization records, and genealogy research—all steps that ITAMCAP can provide expert help with.
Italian Citizenship by Marriage
Otherwise known as jure matrimonii, marriage is another way to gain Italian dual citizenship in Ohio. If you’ve married an Italian citizen, after three years you will be eligible to apply for citizenship.
This is shortened to two if you live in Italy, though the process then changes, as you’ll apply to the Italian court rather than make an Italian consulate appointment in Ohio.
The Italian citizenship by marriage process, though less common than obtaining Italian citizenship by descent, usually involves less paperwork, as you’ll just need a marriage certificate, an apostille, and the necessary translations.
Naturalization
If you’re a U.S. citizen who has legally resided in Italy for the past ten years and still currently live there, you can also apply to become an Italian citizen through the naturalization process. This is a much less common route, and it also involves the Ministero dell’Interno rather than the Italian consulate.
The Italian Dual Citizenship Benefits
The journey to Italian citizenship is a daunting process that discourages many from going through it. Although the U.S. passport is strong, so is the Italian passport, and having both can open you up to a wealth of opportunities:
- The right to live and work in any E.U. country
- Access to a world-class education at a reduced cost since you are an Italian citizen
- Protection as a citizen when it comes to the Italian law
- Rights at the Italian embassy in the U.S.
- Voting opportunities
- Access to Italian healthcare
- The right to own property in Italy
Ready to Apply for Italian Citizenship? Contact ITAMCAP
ITAMCAP has helped many people with their unique journeys to achieving Italian citizenship in the United States. Although the road may seem intimidating, having an expert by your side to guide you through every step and make sure the paperwork is error-free can do wonders in reducing the stress.
We begin by ensuring your eligibility and then continue to provide comprehensive Italian citizenship assistance throughout your citizenship journey. Contact us to get started with a free telephone consultation, and don’t let your Italian passport dreams stay dreams.