1) Does Italian citizenship have a generation limit?
Currently, the answer to this question is no. The legislation regarding the transmission of the right to Italian citizenship does not mention anything about a generation limit. On the contrary, you only need to prove that you are descended from an Italian citizen and prove the blood ties.
There is a Bill in Italy that limits the transmission of Italian citizenship “iuri sanguinis” to the first generation. Find out more at: Bill in Italy .
2) How long does the dual citizenship recognition process take?
It depends on how you will complete your process, currently there are three: administrative process (consular), process in Italy (via Comune), judicial process (Via Tribunale di Roma). Click on the link next to it and find out all the details of each process: How long does the process take? .
3) My husband or wife already has Italian citizenship, how do I apply for mine?
This procedure is called “naturalization by marriage” because it grants Italian citizenship to the spouses of Italian citizens. The current regulations require knowledge of the Italian language. Is this your case? Find out more at: Naturalization by marriage .
4) Can I use the same family folder that is at the consulate?
In the case of the Consulate of Porto Alegre, this is not possible. In the case of another consulate, contact or look for information on the website of the consulate responsible for the matter. Find out more: How to take advantage of family members' processes .
5) If I go through the citizenship process, will my children have to go through the same process as me?
The answer is no. To make it easier to understand, watch the following video: How does it work in relation to children? .
6) Does citizenship recognition need to be done in the hometown of your dante causa (Italian immigrant)?
No, you can apply for citizenship directly in Italy, in any comune. The most important thing is to be an official resident of that comune after having applied and met the prerequisites.
7) Does anyone who has a woman on the transmission line lose their right to citizenship?
This is not quite the case. When there is a woman in the line of transmission, the first thing to do is to check the date of birth of that son or daughter. This is because before 1948, all descendants of a woman could apply for Italian citizenship through legal means. After this date, recognition can be done through the normal channels, that is, through the Italian consulate, directly in Italy or in court.
8) Ok, I understand that we have many rights, but what are my duties as a citizen?
First, let's talk to young people about military service. Until 2005, military service in Italy was mandatory. But since then, enlistment has become voluntary. Thus, since January 1, 2005, military enlistment in Italy is voluntary. Italian citizens residing abroad, as in our case, if they were born after December 31, 1985, also no longer need to regularize their military status with the consulates as before. Second, it is important to talk about voting. Voting has not been mandatory in Italy since 1957 (Dpr n.361 of March 30, 1957), so Italian citizens residing in Brazil (in our case) will be invited to vote by receiving their ballot and voting envelope by mail. This will happen specifically for parliamentarians who represent the 6 million Italians living abroad, but it is optional, more a right to vote than a duty. And, finally, the duty to keep your data up to date: civil life (marriage, divorce) and change of address, email and telephone number so that the consulate, if necessary, has the means to contact the citizen in question.
9) Do my family members' Italian citizenship need to be recognized for me to have mine?
No, recognition of Italian citizenship by descent can be done by “skipping” generations. Therefore, if your father or mother, for example, do not want to recognize their citizenship, there is nothing stopping you from doing so, but if your parents already have it, it makes the process much easier for future generations.
10) Do I need to have the same surname as the Italian who transmits citizenship?
No. You do not need to have the same surname as your Italian who transmits citizenship. This is because surnames are lost over time in new generations. The most important thing, above all, is to prove blood ties in order to have your right recognized.