Which Path Best Applies For You?
1948 PATH
1948 PATH
All cases filed at Rome's Tribunal Court
18-24 months due to case volume
Specialized judges with extensive 1948 case experience
Established precedents and consistent rulings
26 regional courts available across Italy
18-24 months with distributed caseload
Growing expertise across regional courts
Building on established Rome precedents
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Live, work, and study in all 27 EU nations without visas or permits, opening doors to unparalleled opportunities.
Access robust healthcare systems across the EU, ensuring high-quality medical care.
Buy securities, real estate, and investment funds across Europe without restrictions.
Retain special rights to live and work in the UK, gaining access to both EU and UK markets.
Enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 180+ countries with one of the world’s most powerful passports.
Pay local tuition rates at EU institutions, saving tens of thousands annually compared to international fees.
Constitutional Protection
Your citizenship rights are protected by Italy's constitution, which cannot be overridden by administrative decrees.
Established Precedent
Italian courts have consistently ruled in favour of jure sanguinis claims, creating strong legal precedent.
EU Law Protection
European Union citizenship laws provide additional protection against discriminatory national legislation.
Legitimate Expectations
Courts recognize your legitimate expectation to citizenship based on established law and family heritage.
1948 path
Specialized Expertise
Time-saving Process
Proven Success Rate
Document Assistance
Personalized Support
From documents to your personal portal and a dedicated citizenship advisor
Apply together as a family and unlock our special rates
Full refund if your application is denied - we succeed only when you succeed.
Attorney Fee
Avg. $4,000 - $6,000
Document Chase & Translations
Vital-record hunts, certified copies, apostilles, and sworn Italian translations easily add $500 – $1,200 to every DIY application.
Anyone with an unbroken bloodline from an Italian-born ancestor, as long as no one in the direct line renounced their Italian citizenship before the next descendant’s birth. It is based on the principle of Jure Sanguinis
No, there’s no limit. Italian citizenship is passed indefinitely, provided there was no interruption due to naturalization.
Birth, marriage, and death certificates for all ancestors in the direct line, plus proof of the Italian ancestor’s naturalization status. Documents must be apostilled and translated into Italian.
Yes, if they naturalized after the birth of their child.
Applications in Italy may be faster, around 12-24 months.
Yes, minor children automatically receive citizenship if included in your application.
No language requirement for citizenship by descent.
At GlobalPassport, we understand that pursuing Italian citizenship is a deeply personal journey connecting you toyour heritage. We're committed to making this process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Our team stays current with all legislative changes, including the recent April 2025 decree, to ensure your applicationmeets all requirements. We guarantee transparent communication throughout the process, from initial consultationto the day you receive your Italian passport.
Tate Worswick
Co-Founder & Head of Ancestry at GlobalPassport
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yourself and future generations