Italy

Italian citizenship passes down through generations by way of jure sanguinis (by right of blood). You don’t need to have been born in Italy, speak Italian, or be 100%, 50% or even 25% Italian to be eligible. A single qualifying ancestor is all that’s needed.

Italian dual citizenship can be claimed through both maternal and paternal ancestors, though certain rules restrict the avenues which people with maternal Italian ancestry can apply through.

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Date Added:  July 3, 2024
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