Italian Citizenship by Descent

Research hub for jure sanguinis — the right to Italian citizenship through your ancestors. Browse by consulate or by ancestor path below.

Currently featuring Boston consulate and the paternal great-grandfather path. Additional consulates and ancestor paths are being researched and added progressively.

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By Consulate

Your Italian consulate is determined by where you live. Each consulate has different wait times, jurisdiction, and document requirements.

Boston Consulate

Jurisdiction: ME, MA, NH, RI, VT

New York City ConsulateComing soon

Jurisdiction: NY, NJ (north), CT

Philadelphia ConsulateComing soon

Jurisdiction: PA, DE, southern NJ, most of MD + VA, NC, WV

Chicago ConsulateComing soon

Jurisdiction: CO, IL, IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD, WI, WY

Detroit ConsulateComing soon

Jurisdiction: IN, KY, MI, OH, TN

Miami ConsulateComing soon

Jurisdiction: AL, FL, GA, MS, SC, PR, VI

Houston ConsulateComing soon

Jurisdiction: AR, LA, OK, TX

Los Angeles ConsulateComing soon

Jurisdiction: AZ, NV, NM, CA (south)

San Francisco ConsulateComing soon

Jurisdiction: AK, HI, ID, MT, OR, UT, WA, CA (north)

Washington, D.C. ConsulateComing soon

Jurisdiction: DC, MD (partial), VA (partial)

By Ancestor Path

How you're related to your Italian ancestor determines which law applies and whether you need a court case.

Through Your Paternal Great-Grandfather

The most common Italian citizenship path. No 1948 case required.

Through Your Maternal Great-Grandfather

Check if a 1948 case is needed based on when your grandmother was born.

Coming soon

Through Your Mother (Born Before 1948)

Requires a judicial (1948 case) filed in Rome.

Coming soon

Grandfather Naturalized After Your Parent's Birth

Eligibility hinges on exact naturalization date vs. birth date.

Coming soon

Through an Adopted Ancestor

Special rules apply.

Coming soon

Through Your Paternal Grandfather

Direct paternal line.

Coming soon

Through Your Paternal Great-Great-Grandfather

5 generations back.

Coming soon

Tools & Calculators

Italian Citizenship Cost Calculator

Estimate the total cost of your Italian citizenship application — consulate fee, documents, apostilles, and translations. Free and updated for 2026.

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The Next Passport also helps with citizenship by descent for other countries.

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The Next Passport is not affiliated with the Italian government, any consulate, or any citizenship attorney. Content is informational only and is not legal advice. Verify all details with the official consulate website before submitting documents.