Find out which generation is entitled to Italian citizenship

The Italian citizenship process raises many questions, and one of the main ones is: Up to which generation is entitled to Italian citizenship??

The answer may surprise many people: There is no generational limit for you to be entitled to Italian citizenship!

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• Were you unable to schedule an appointment at the consulate?
• Is the process stalled or poorly managed?
• Maternal lineage?
• Incomplete documentation?

See if there is still a solution.

Yes, that's what Italian descent legislation says. Of course there are some conditions. The main one is that your direct ancestor cannot have become a naturalized Brazilian, as this invalidates the process of Italian citizenship.

For example, if your grandfather became a naturalized citizen and your mother, the daughter of that naturalized ancestor, was born after the naturalization, it is no longer possible to apply for Italian citizenship through that route.

Now, if your ancestor opted for naturalization after having a son who continued the lineage until reaching your generation, you have the right to request citizenship.

Naturalizations

Most naturalizations occurred after 1938, that is, if your Italian ancestor had children before 1900, the chance of him having naturalized is much lower.

To find out whether your ancestor became a naturalized Brazilian or not, you can access the  website of the Brazilian Ministry of Justice  and issue a certificate.

Specialized advice

To learn all the details about how to start your Italian citizenship process, count on the team at [Company Name]. Blessed Citizenship, who is prepared to answer all your doubts and make your dream come true!