# Eligibility Rules

**"Do I qualify for dual citizenship?"**\
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Let's be honest, when requesting eligibility for *jure sanguinis* citizenship, the procedure can be hard to follow. \
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But what is jure sanguinis exactly? \
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Jure sanguinis has latin origins and stands for "right of blood" as well as for "by descent".\
This is relevant because in Italy, many whom have Italian ancestors are able to claim Italian citizenship by descent.\
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However, if on one hand *jure sanguinis* means “right of blood”, on the other, DNA is still not enough proof for Italian consulates, that constantly request infinite lists of specific requirements, often subject to change.\
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The best way to make sure you are eligible and get advice on exactly which documents you will need for this process? \
Through our [interactive web application](https://italianbydescent.com), where you will also be able to apply for your passport!

But before doing so, here is a brief preview of the process :\
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**STEP 1 - Do your research**\
You will need to start off with the most fundamental step, that is, to do some deep research in order to find out if you actually do qualify for Italian citizenship jure sanguinans.\
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The first essential information you will have to obtain is:\
1\) The birth dates of every relative in your direct line supported by vital records.\
2\) The date your ancestor from Italy became a naturalized citizen with supporting documents demonstrating that the relative did not lose their Italian citizenship before the birth of the following person in the direct family line.\
3\) The consequences that acquiring Italian citizenship will have on your current one: this is possible by checking with the nearest Italian authority and/or by consulting the national laws of the country tied to your present citizenship.\
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**STEP 2 - Ascendent basic criteria checklist** \
After gathering the previous information, the next step is to certify that your ascendents meet the basic criteria in order to guarantee "citizenship through ancestry".\
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Below you may find the basic criteria checklist:

* [ ] If the person in question was born to an Italian citizen parent or to a parent with the right to Italian citizenship “jure sanguinis” - meaning that the parent is full-fledged Italian.
* [ ] If the person in question was born before August 16, 1992, the Italian parent must not have taken another citizenship by naturalization at the time of their child’s birth.
* [ ] When using an Italian-born female ancestor or female intermediate ascendant, the person in question must have been born on or after January 1, 1948, as all municipal and consular officials are strictly tied to this restriction in order to be able to grant Italian citizenship.
* [ ] Ancestors naturalized before June 14, 1912, cannot by any means transmit their citizenship. This rule has deep and solid roots, as it is enforced by all consulates.
* [ ] The person in question must not have ever renounced their Italian citizenship previously. 

**STEP 3 - You are ready to consult our Interactive Web Application**\
You are just one step away from obtaining dual citizenship.\
Complete the process by consulting our Interactive Web Application through the following link: xxxxxxxx[<br>](https://italianbydescent.com/)\
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