Italian citizenship by jure sanguinis is a right passed down from generation to generation, with no time limit. If you have an Italian ancestor, we help you claim this legacy through the safest and most efficient paths, using well-structured judicial and administrative procedures designed to bypass consular queues and accelerate your recognition.
Unlike many other nationalities, Italy does not impose generational limits for the recognition of Italian citizenship by descent. The right remains valid for great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and subsequent generations, as long as there was no naturalization or interruption in the line of transmission.
The real challenge is not eligibility—it is how to exercise this right in the face of waiting lists that exceed ten years at Brazilian consulates. That is why judicial proceedings (both paternal and maternal/1948 cases) have become the safest and most predictable alternative for those who do not want to lose time.
Your legal strategy depends on who transmits Italian citizenship (man or woman), the birth dates of descendants, and whether or not your Italian ancestor became naturalized in Brazil.
You have been waiting in the consular queue for years—or you simply do not want to wait a decade to be called.
We file a lawsuit before an Italian court, arguing the illegality of excessive consular delays. This judicial action against consular queues is supported by consolidated case law and allows for direct recognition in Italy, without dependence on the Brazilian consulate.
No travel to Italy is required. The case proceeds in Rome (or the competent regional court), and multiple family members may be included in the same lawsuit, significantly reducing individual costs.
Your line of ancestry includes a woman (mother, grandmother, great-grandmother) whose child was born before January 1, 1948.
Before that date, women were not allowed to transmit citizenship. Today, this discrimination is remedied through a specific judicial action.
This is the only possible route for such cases. Italian courts have well-established rulings, making Italian citizenship via the 1948 maternal route a secure and predictable option.
You enter the queue at the Italian consulate in your region in Brazil and wait for your appointment (a slow process, free of professional fees, aside from government charges).
You establish legal residence in Italy and apply directly through the local Comune. This requires living in Italy for several months, with real proof of residence and continuous monitoring of the process.
The core of the process is the preparation of a complete and accurate documentary file. All records must be issued in full form, translated into Italian, and apostilled. Proper organization of these documents is the single most important factor in reducing the risk of denial and accelerating recognition of Italian citizenship by descent.
Nascimento (Birth (Estratto dell’Atto di Nascita) and marriage records.) e Casamento.
Proof that the Italian ancestor did not become a Brazilian citizen (which would break the line of transmission).
Birth, marriage, and death certificates for the entire lineage down to the applicant, including verification of names, dates, places, and any required corrections.
Recent legal discussions in Italy—such as the theory of Brazil’s “Mass Naturalization” of 1889—have introduced new points of attention for those seeking Italian citizenship by descent.
Our prior legal analysis identifies hidden risks, documentary inconsistencies, and confirms the legal requirements of your family tree before any filing is made.
We gather, review, and prepare all certificates with the required translations and apostilles.
Our attorneys in Italy file the case before the competent court, based on the region where your Italian ancestor was born.
You receive the case number and can follow the progress through the Italian Judiciary’s official platform (Giustizia Civile).Giustizia Civile).
After a favorable ruling, the Comune transcribes your records. From that moment on, you are officially an Italian citizen and may apply for your carta d’identità and European passport.
Bring your family together, share the investment, and obtain Italian citizenship through the security of the judicial route. The first step is a detailed review of your documents.
No. The process is entirely documentary and handled by our attorneys through a power of attorney.
Yes. In judicial proceedings, multiple applicants (siblings, cousins, uncles, etc.) who share the same ancestor can be included, significantly reducing the cost per person.
Although courts do not set fixed deadlines, the current average timeframe is between 18 and 24 months—far shorter than the 10 to 15 years typical of consular queues.
