Our goal is to help you realize your dream of becoming an Italian citizen. Not only can you fulfill this dream, but Italian citizenship comes with many benefits; you can live in Italy without restrictions just as any other Italian citizen, or you can choose to live and work legally anywhere else in the European Union (EU) enjoying all the associated benefits such as high quality health care, low cost education and much more. Our years of experience and in-depth knowledge of Italian citizenship and immigration law have enabled us to deliver excellent results and to help our clients successfully achieve their dream of becoming Italian citizens.

Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA), with offices in Rovigo, Italy, Los Angeles, CA and New York City is the perfect choice for people of Italian descent seeking information and assistance with Italian citizenship Jure Sanguinis (by descent). ICA also helps people apply for Italian citizenship Jure matrimonii (by marriage) and by residency.

We are a team of Italian and American dual citizenship experts, lawyers, genealogists, and translators, specializing in Italian citizenship law and immigration to Italy. In partnership with our law firm based in Rovigo, Italy, and thanks to our associates based in New York City and Los Angeles, we are able to offer the best services at the most competitive fees for our clients to successfully obtain dual citizenship and an Italian passport.

Our comprehensive services handle all the ‘red tape’ and numerous steps that are involved in acquiring Italian citizenship. We are able to obtain documents and any necessary certifications that are required in order to apply/petition for Italian citizenship both in Italy and in the United States. This includes the procurement of official Italian vital records of your ancestors and family members directly from the Registrar of Vital Statistics in Italy. In addition, we take care of all of the phases of the application process such as the procurement of U.S. vital records, the legalization and the official translation of U.S. documents into Italian. In short, we offer a complete A-Z service. If you do not require our full service package, we are able to offer tailored-made options to meet your needs and specific circumstances.

Our services are available to everybody including US, UK, Australian citizens currently residing in their home countries or abroad (including foreign nationals living in the EU).

CONTACT US FOR A FREE EVALUATION OF YOUR CASE

    PATHS TO CITIZENSHIP

    ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP BY DESCENT

    (JURE SANGUINIS)

    Italian citizenship is passed down from one generation to the other. If you have a male or female ancestor who was born in Italy you may qualify for Italian citizenship by descent. Contact us for a free eligibility evaluation and to discuss more in detail our services and fees.

    ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP BY MARRIAGE OR CIVIL UNION

    (JURE MATRIMONII)

    Foreign spouses of Italian citizens are entitled to Italian citizenship after 3 years from the marriage or civil union, if residing abroad, or 2 years if residing in Italy. Contact us for a free eligibility evaluation and to discuss more in detail our services and fees.

    CITIZENSHIP THROUGH A FEMALE ANCESTOR

    Under the Italian Law Italian-born women, and women of Italian descent, could only transmit Italian citizenship to their children born after 1948. Recently a trial case challenged this law as discriminatory and those applicants who have a case falling in the this category can now attain Italian citizenship by starting a lawsuit before the Italian Courts. Learn More…

    ARE YOU ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP?

    Would you like us to check your eligibility for you? All ICA services begin with our easy Family Chart: It helps us get an idea of your case. Just fill in the information you know – and don’t worry about leaving blanks. That’s what we are here for!
    Upon submission of the chart, one of our representatives will get in touch with you via email or telephone.
    Our preliminary eligibility assessment service is free of charge and obligation!

    Start With a Free Initial Consultation

    Start with a free telephone consultation! We provide a free preliminary consultation with an Italian expert in dual citizenship (fluent in English) designed to answer all of your questions in a clear and concise manner. The helpful information that you will receive will allow you to determine if you qualify for Italian citizenship and to move forward in the application process with clarity and confidence, better deciding which service you need. After this introductory call it is possible to request a live consultation via Zoom.

    PLEASE NOTE:

    During our first consultation call these are the type of questions you will be asked by our Italian citizenship expert:

    • Date of birth of all your family members, including your Italian ancestors (if you do not know the exact date, the year or an approximate year is a good starting point)
    • Place and date for Birth, Marriage and Death events for all your family members including the Italian “Comune” of origin.
    • Information regarding your ancestor’s naturalization (if you know it).

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    EXECUTIVE FULL SERVICE

    In addition to the basic services provided by our organization to clients who otherwise choose to put together their own application, we are able to offer an even more exclusive type of service called “Executive Package” which consists of a comprehensive approach. Learn More…

    APPLICATION IN ITALY

    Avoid long waits (as long as 18 months) just for an appointment at some consulates and over a year to process your application at others using our “Application in Italy” Service. Learn More…

    SPECIAL GUARANTEE – 100% Money Back

    If you commission our “Full/Executive Service”  or our “Application in Italy” pacakges you will enjoy a turnkey service in which we handle all of the required steps in acquiring the necessary documentation – with the deliverable literally being the Citizenship Kit as you need to present it to the consulate or Italian municipality. Learn More…

    Success Stories

    Alistair’s 1948 case

    In Alistair’s own words… “Various family members had previously looked into acquiring Italian citizenship, but we were always told that it would not be possible. After a first trip to Italy in 2018, and being completely taken by its beauty, history, culture and people, I started doing some research on the internet. I was determined…

    Are you looking for information about how to get Italian Citizenship by descent? If so, this A-Z guide will help you throughout the whole process. Read more.

    • “Mr. Permunian’s agency offers support from beginning to the end.”
    • “This entrepreneur helps Americans get Italian passports.”
    • “Initially, many people applied for Italian citizenship because of their love for Italy and the opportunity to reconnect with their Italian heritage, and last but not least, because they were attracted to the freedom of movement in the EU and to its job market, says Permunian.”
    • “[…]there are several advantages to holding dual citizenship. Firstly, as an Italian citizen and therefore also an EU citizen, a person can travel, study or work anywhere in the European Union. In other words, no visa is needed to travel to any of the EU member states, and you can reside in Italy, as well as in another EU country, without any time limitation.”
    • “Applying for Italian citizenship is attractive not only because of the possibility of reconnecting with one’s Italian heritage, living a quieter life and enjoying the so called “Dolcevita”, but also because of the ability to access the national heath care system, which is largely free of charge, high quality education, a competitive real estate market, and because of the right to reside and work anywhere in the European Union. […] These are some of the primary reasons that justify the unprecedented surge of applications for Italian citizenship, as observed by Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA)”
    • “Italy’s health care system is consistently ranked among the best in the world […]If you have an Italian ancestor the process of applying for Italian citizenship is relatively quick to complete […]Holding an Italian passport comes with many advantages including the freedom of movement in the European Union”

    Services

    Our mission is to assist you and your family in realizing your dream to become an Italian Citizen. At ICA we understand that the whole process is not easy, because it requires a considerable investment of time and effort, but we are here to assist you from the beginning to the end. We can assure you that becoming an Italian citizen has significant value and benefits. Learn More

    Money Back Guarantee

    If you commission our “Full/Executive Service” or our “Application in Italy” packages you will enjoy a turnkey service in which we handle all of the required steps in acquiring the necessary documentation – with the deliverable literally being the Citizenship Kit as you need to present it to the consulate or Italian municipality. With the possible exception of occasional forwarding of mail, signatures and/or IDs, all you are basically required to do is authorize us to work on your behalf and attend your appointment(s). Learn More

    Benefits of Italian Citizenship

    •  The ability to work, reside and study in Italy and across the 27 EU member states (e.g. Spain, France, Germany, Netherlands etc.) without the need of a Visa. EU citizens are often prioritized over people from outside the EU for many professional and educational opportunities.
    • A simplified and more cost-effective process to purchase properties in Italy.
    • Tax-Free import of vehicles (car, trucks etc.) directly from the US to Italy
    • The possibility to automatically transfer citizenship to any children you might have under 18 years of age.

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