Italian Citizenship by Descent (iure sanguinis)

Italian Citizenship by Marriage

Italian Citizenship by Naturalization

Regain Citizenship

Terms of business and Fees

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Introduction

Since 1992 Italy allows the possibility to hold more than one citizenship and also offers the opportunity to acquire or regain the Italian citizenship also in cases when it was lost due to the legal effects of previous rules and regulations. Also, there are ways to earn Italian citizenship even if your ascendant (parent, grandparent, great-grandparent) naturalized before the birth of the next descendant in your line of kin.

For example, you might be entitled to Italian Citizenship if you:

– are a descendant of an Italian citizen;

– are married to an Italian citizen;

– have been a resident of Italy;

– were born in Italy;

– had the Italian citizenship and lost it.

We would be glad to assist you. We have flexible terms of business and fee structures.

You can check below our terms of business, activities included in our Legal Service Packages and how to get started.

We suggest that you book a phone consultation with us so that we can review your case circumstances and your goals and advise you accordingly.

Italian Citizenship by Descent (iure sanguinis)

Through Italian Consulate (timing approximately 2-4 years)

1) Direct consultation with Client to review Client’s personal needs and expectations;

2) Advise Client re citizenship application requirements;

3) Apply for and obtain Client’s ancestors’ certificates in Italy (released by Italian offices);

4) Provide information and legal advice regarding applicable rules and regulations;

5) Italian translations of English documents and validation in Court under oath;

6) Assistance and advice re preparation of citizenship applications as well as other required document;

Post filing consultation and assistance for possible follow up questions.
Average Fee Range €2,200 to €2,800 + taxes (4% or 26.88%)

Through Italian Comune (timing approximately 6-10 months)

1) Direct consultation with Client to review Client’s personal needs and expectations;

2) Advise Client re residence application requirements;

3) Advise Client re citizenship application requirements;

4) Apply for and obtain Client’s ancestors’ certificates in Italy (released by Italian offices);

5) Provide information and legal advice regarding applicable rules and regulations;

6) Legal advice and assistance with respect to the preparation of Italian residence application;

7) Review, advice and assistance regarding financial requirements;

8) Legal assistance to obtain a health insurance (health insurance policy, if required, is not included);

9) Legal assistance with respect to filing the residence application with Italian Municipality on behalf of Client;

10) Apply and obtain residence application certificate;

11) Assistance and advice re preparation of citizenship applications as well as other required documents (Client procures required documents);

12) Italian translations of English documents and validation in Court under oath;

13) Assistance filing Italian citizenship application;

14) Post filing consultation and assistance for possible follow up questions.

Average Fee Range from €3,600 to €4,700 + taxes (4% or 26.88%)

Italian Citizenship by Marriage

1) Direct consultation with Client to review Client’s personal needs and expectations;

2) Advise Client re citizenship application requirements;

3) Provide information and legal advice regarding applicable legislation;

4) Assistance and advice re preparation of citizenship applications as well as other required document (Client procures required documents);

5) Italian translations of English documents and validation in Court under oath;

6) Post filing consultation and assistance for possible follow up questions.

Average Fee Range from €1,600 to €2,200 + taxes (4% or 26.88%)

Italian Citizenship by Residence (Naturalization)

1) Direct consultation with Client to review Client’s personal needs and expectations;

2) Advise Client re citizenship application requirements;

3) Provide information and legal advice regarding applicable rules and regulations;

4) Apply for and obtain Client’s residence certificate issued by Italian Municipality;

5) Assistance and advice re preparation of citizenship application as well as other required document (Client procures required documents);

6) Italian translations of English documents and validation in Court under oath;

7) Assistance filing Italian citizenship application;

8) Post filing consultation and assistance for possible follow up questions.

Average Fee Range from €1,800 to €2,200 + taxes (4% or 26.88%)

Regain (Lost) Italian Citizenship

1) Direct consultation with Client to review Client’s personal needs and expectations;

2) Advise Client re citizenship application requirements;

3) Provide information and legal advice regarding applicable rules and regulations;

4) Assistance and advice re preparation of citizenship application as well as other required document (Client procures required documents);

5) Italian translations of English documents and validation in Court under oath;

6) Assistance filing Italian citizenship application;

7) Post filing consultation and assistance for possible follow up questions.

Average Fee Range from €1,300 to €1,800 + taxes (4% or 26.88%)

Terms of business and Fees

We offer an initial consultation at reduced rate if booked online. Also, the fee paid for the consultation is fully deducted from the Package Fees above if a Package Service is confirmed within three weeks after the consultation.

To give you an idea of our fees we have listed the average range under each Legal Service Package. Of course each case is different and we adapt our fee structure to the specific scenario. We can customize terms, conditions and fee structure as needed.

After the phone consultation upon your request we you will send you a customized Engagement Letter reflecting your specific case scenario and applicable fees for your approval.

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Book a phone consultation of 30 minutes or more. Our online rates are reduced.

If you wish to discuss exclusively about citizenship requirement and application, please select the “Citizenship” option. Should you like more comprehensive advice, including also tax and estate planning implications of acquiring Italian Citizenship, please book the consultation with Nick Metta.

During the consultation you can discuss your specific case circumstances with an experienced English speaking lawyer and we will provide you with valuable advice accordingly. Also, if you confirm one of the packages above within three weeks after the phone consultation, the consultation fee will be fully deducted from the applicable service package fee.

Partner: Nick Metta – Associate: Antonio Cammarano

What Our Clients Say

F.C., Crystal Lake, Illinois, USA (from Google reviews)

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22 May 2019 – Studio Legale Metta is wonderful!!! They help people in the States with legal matters in other countries. They have an excellent understanding of how things are done in the US and in Europe that helped guide us in the right direction. They understood that the legal action we were forced to take was more an affair of the heart then of finances and were very understanding. They helped us stay calm and do the right thing even though we were emotionally upset. Our case was in Italy. Everyone we spoke with could switch between English and Italian seamlessly to give us a better idea of what was taking place. We worked with many people in their office and everyone was of the same accord. Service and treat the client honorably and with respect. Nick, Antonio and office staff thank you again for your excellent service and commitment to your clients. We highly recommend Studio Legale Metta!!!