There are several paths to obtain Italian citizenship:

• By Descent (Jure Sanguinis): Claiming citizenship through Italian ancestry.
• By Marriage: Spouses of Italian citizens.
• By Residency: Long-term residents of Italy.
• By Reacquisition: For individuals who lost their Italian citizenship and wish to regain it.
• By Birth: Individuals born in Italy under certain conditions.

Our services offer a high level of expertise and accuracy, which, compared to DIY, can significantly expedite the application process. Thanks to our extensive experience and specialized knowledge, we ensure a more streamlined and efficient path to citizenship, ultimately reducing the stress and uncertainty associated with the process.
We offer a wide range of services, designed to meet every need.

At FTIC, we offer multilevel assistance for citizenship through descent, marriage, and residency applications. Additionally, we offer services for obtaining Italian passports, visas, and AIRE registrations.

Our range of services is very wide with tailored quotes on the specificity of each case; from the Golden track (full assistance) to the simpler consultation-package (if you just need to clear up a few doubts or look for some specific professional advice).

No, as an Italian citizen you are subject to Italian tax laws only if you reside, have specific income or own property in Italy. To fall under Italian taxation laws you will need to spend more than 183 days in Italy per year.

You can easily contact us to obtain your tailored quote via email at ciao@fastrackitaliancitizenship.com, via the contact form that you can find at this link or call +1 202 738 4689. You can also use the button at the top of the page to book your free consultation. Our preliminary assessment is completely free of charge!

As an Italian citizen, you automatically become a citizen of the European Union. This grants you the right to live, vote, work, and travel freely across all EU member states without the need for visas or work permits. Additionally, thanks to Italian citizenship you will have access to public healthcare, unemployment insurance and pensions within the EU.

No, most Countries allow their citizens to acquire dual or multiple citizenships. In those cases, you do not need to renounce your current citizenship when applying for the Italian one.

By descent: Italian consulate, local Municipality or Court in Italy.

By marriage and by residency: Italian Ministry of the Interior or local prefecture.

Reacquisition: Consulate and local Municipality in Italy.

Italian citizens residing abroad for more than 12 months are required to register with AIRE (Anagrafe degli Italiani Residenti all’Estero – Registry of Italians residing abroad). An up-to-date AIRE profile is required to access consular services like passport renewal, registration of vital records in Italy and voting for Italian and European elections.

Regular updates via email will be provided by your dedicated citizenship specialist. You will have access to phone consultations and video calls upon request. If you choose our Golden track assistance our granted turnaround time is 24 working hours.

Yes. Our services can be paid in multiple installments. Your dedicated intake specialist will give you a few options in order to tailor our agreement on your specific needs.

Yes, citizenship grants full rights as an Italian national, including the ability to vote and work without restrictions within the EU. Permanent residency (permesso di soggiorno) allows non-EU citizens to live and work in Italy but does not confer Italian nationality or voting rights.

No, if you obtain Italian citizenship, you will not be obligated to serve in the military. Since Italy abolished mandatory military service in 2005, the country operates on a voluntary military recruitment system. Dual citizens are not required to serve, regardless of their age or residency status.

Yes, at FTIC we offer genealogical services. Whether you’re tracing your family tree, searching for long-lost relatives, or gathering the necessary documentation for citizenship purposes, this service provides the expertise and resources needed to uncover your family’s history.

Italy maintains a strong diplomatic presence in the United States with a network of consulates spread across the country. These consulates are strategically located in major cities to provide assistance to Italian nationals, support Italian-American relations, and promote Italian culture. Here’s a list of the Italian consulates in the United States:

• Consulate General of Italy in New York

• • • Covers the areas of: New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

• Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles

• • • Covers the areas of: California, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Utah, and Alaska.

• Consulate General of Italy in Chicago

• • • Covers the areas of: Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, Dakota and Wyoming.

• Consulate General of Italy in Detroit

• • • Covers the areas of: Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee.

• Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco

• • • Covers the areas of: Alaska, California (except the following counties: Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura, which fall within the jurisdiction of the Consulate General in Los Angeles), Utah, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Washington State and Hawaii. Also, the following U.S. territories: Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Wake Island, Midway Atoll, Johnston Atoll.

• Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia

• • • Covers the areas of: Pennsylvania, Delaware, North Carolina, West Virginia, New Jersey (only the following counties: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, Salem. The remaining counties are under the jurisdiction of the Consulate General in New York), Maryland (except for Montgomery and Prince George’s counties which fall under the jurisdiction of the consular section of the Embassy) and Virginia (except for the counties of Arlington and Fairfax which are also under the jurisdiction of the Embassy).

• Consulate General of Italy in Miami

• • • Covers the areas of: Alabama, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Florida, Georgia, Island of Saba, Mississippi, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, St. Eustatius, South Carolina, Turks and Caicos, U.S. Virgin Islands, Jamaica and the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.

• Consulate General of Italy in Houston

• • • Covers the areas of: Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.

• Consulate of Italy in Boston

• • • Covers the areas of: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island and Vermont

• Consulate of Italy in Washington, D.C.

Covers the areas of: District of Columbia, Maryland (only Montgomery and Prince George’s counties), Virginia (only Arlington and Fairfax counties and the Cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, and Fairfax). All other counties in Maryland and Virginia fall under the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia.

Here you have a little recap of the new 2025 fees for citizenship applications:

• Citizenship application via court proceeding: the filing fee is €600 per person
• Italian records: search and certified copies of documents older than 100 years will cost up to €300 per document. The fee will be established by each municipality on the basis of a municipal ruling that needs to be signed and published by the mayor.
• Application through Italian Municipality (Comune): the fee of the examination of your Italian citizenship application can be up to €600, depending on the municipality. The fee will be established by each municipality on the basis of a municipal ruling that needs to be signed and published by the mayor.
• Application through an Italian consulate abroad: the fee is €600 per person – only for adults, minors are free.

The Italian government stated that the new funds coming from the 2025 fees will be used to better serve the Italian citizenship recognition machine – from the Consulates to the Municipalities.

Of course, our team of experts also offer professional translations into Italian to meet the Italian law requirements.

We can provide both PROFESSIONAL TRANSLATIONS (required by Italian consulates abroad) and CERTIFIED TRANSLATIONS (required for any legal proceeding in Italy, including 1948 cases, and also in other specific cases). We can translate any document into Italian: Business documents, Visa documents, Real Estate documents, Rental agreements … and many more!

Yes, our services are available globally. FTIC can assist applicants from any country pursuing Italian citizenship.