European Citizenships

Italian Citizenship

Complete management through judicial and administrative routes. Over 5 years of exclusive experience and hundreds of successful cases.

What is Italian Citizenship

Italian citizenship is obtained by direct descent from an Italian ancestor, with no generational limit. Italy recognizes the principle of ius sanguinis (right of blood), meaning that if you have an Italian ancestor, you have the right to citizenship.

At MOVU we specialize in the judicial route, which is the fastest and has the highest success rate for Latin American citizens. Our team has offices in Milan and Salerno.

Who is This Service For

This service is ideal for people who:

Have Italian ancestry (parents, grandparents, great-grandparents or earlier)
Want to obtain an EU passport to live in the European Union
Are seeking the fastest and most reliable route (judicial)
Need complete document management from Latin America

Required Documentation

To begin the process you will need to gather the following documents. Our team guides you through obtaining each one.

Birth certificate of the Italian ancestor
Birth certificates of the full descendant line
Marriage certificates of each generation
Death certificate of the ancestor (if applicable)
Non-naturalization certificate of the ancestor
Sworn translations of all documents
Hague apostille on each document
Valid ID of the applicant

Our Process

A transparent and efficient process from start to finish.

Free Assessment

We analyze your family tree and eligibility at no cost. We recommend the most convenient route for your case.

Document Collection

We guide you step by step in obtaining certificates, translations, and apostilles. We liaise directly with civil registries.

Judicial Filing

We file the lawsuit before the competent Italian court. Our attorneys in Italy handle the case.

Ruling & Registration

Once the favorable ruling is obtained, we manage the registration at the corresponding Italian comune.

Italian Passport

We assist you with the application for your first Italian passport and European identity document.

Timeline & Costs

Estimated Timeline

12 — 24 months

Judicial route. The administrative route can take 3-5 years.

Investment

Upon request

Cost varies depending on case complexity. Schedule a consultation to receive a personalized quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a generational limit to obtain citizenship?

No. Italy does not establish a generational limit. You can claim citizenship through your great-grandparent, great-great-grandparent, or even earlier generations, as long as you can prove an unbroken line of descent.

What is the difference between the judicial and administrative routes?

The administrative route is processed through the Italian comune (municipality) and can take 3-5 years. The judicial route is filed before a court and is typically resolved in 12-24 months. The judicial route is faster and has a success rate above 95%.

Do I need to travel to Italy during the process?

Not during the judicial process. You only need to travel once the favorable ruling is obtained, to register at the comune and apply for your passport. Our team coordinates everything from our offices in Italy.

Can my children also obtain citizenship?

Yes. Once you obtain your citizenship, your minor children can be registered automatically. Adult children can also claim it through you.

What happens if I cannot find my ancestor's birth certificate?

Our team has extensive experience in genealogical research and access to historical archives in Italy. In most cases we can locate missing documents. If a document does not exist, we explore alternative routes.

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