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Citizenship by Descent (Jure Sanguinis)

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Italy citizenship via Italian ancestry (Jure Sanguinis). No generational limit — if an ancestor was Italian citizen, you may qualify. One of the most sought-after EU passports.

Investment

Legal fees ~$3,000–10,000

Processing

24 months

Min stay

0 days/year

Tax rate

N/A%

How popular is this programme?

Searches/mo

9,900

Interest

High

Trend

Rising +29%

Demand score72/100

Based on Google search demand (US). Updated periodically.

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Key Details

Leads to PRYes

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Dual citizenship—

Remote work—

Healthcare included—

Crypto accepted—

Same-sex recognised—

RenewableYes

Stay Requirements

Citizenship by descent confers a nationality, which is permanent and carries no physical-presence requirement to retain

high confidence

Highlights

No generational limit for eligibility
Citizenship through Italian ancestry
Processing time of 24 months
No minimum stay requirement

What could change

Changes in immigration laws could affect eligibility criteria for citizenship.

Tax Notes

Italy has a worldwide tax system; however, non-residents are taxed only on Italian-source income. Tax rates vary based on income brackets.

Last verified: 4/15/2026Updated: 6/10/2026Confidence: high

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People also ask

Can you get Italian citizenship through Ancestry?

You can apply for Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis) if you have a parent or grandparent who is/was exclusively an Italian citizen either at the time of your birth or at the time of their death, whichever came first.

Did Italy get rid of citizenship by descent?

A new ruling makes it likely that descendants of Italians will no longer be able to acquire their ancestors' citizenship. Since Italy became a country in 1861, there has been a surefire way to know who is and isn't an Italian citizen: look at their parents.

Can I get a European passport if my grandparents are Italian?

By Descent, Marriage or Naturalization. Did you know that if you have Italian ancestry, you might be eligible for Italian citizenship and an EU passport ? This means you can live, work and study in any of the 27 EU member countries with no restrictions.

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