Smart Dual Citizenship for Italians

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

I created this guide to provide Italian parents with a clear, structured and practical pathway to express their intention to transmit Italian citizenship to their children — in compliance with the current legal framework.

What You Receive

1. Clear Legal Orientation

A structured explanation of the current Italian citizenship framework and how recent legal changes affect parents of children born abroad.
You will understand when and how the right to transmit citizenship must be formally expressed to remain valid.

2. Step-by-Step Procedure

A practical, ordered pathway showing exactly how to express your intention to transmit Italian citizenship to your child.
Each step is explained clearly, including how to proceed through the Italian Consulate and how to avoid common procedural errors.

3. Deadlines, Practical Guidance and FORMS

You receive a precise overview of applicable deadlines and timing considerations, together with document checklists and detailed instructions for communicating with the Consulate — including what to do in case of delays, unclear responses or administrative difficulties. In addition, the package includes the necessary request forms and templates, ready to use and aligned with consular requirements. This ensures that you are not only informed about the procedure, but also equipped with the practical tools needed to submit your application accurately, efficiently, and with greater confidence.

This guide is designed for:

Italian parents who:

• Hold only Italian citizenship and have children born abroad

• Hold dual or multiple citizenship and have children born abroad

• Have attempted to register their child with the Consulate but encountered delays

• Have received unclear communication or a negative response from the Consulate

• Want to ensure they do not lose the right to transmit Italian citizenship due to inaction or procedural errors

The goal of this guide is simple: To help you formally express your intention to pass on Italian citizenship in a legally compliant way, within the required deadlines, and with full awareness of your rights.

Why Families Trust Lara

Lara is a Licensed Italian Lawyer with over 25 years of experience in citizenship and migration law.

Her work includes more than 5,000 successful citizenship cases across Italy and abroad — including highly complex court cases and multi-generational lineages.

Every consultation is conducted personally by Lara, ensuring accuracy, depth, and expert guidance you will not find in generic services.

“Lara was essential to determining our path to dual citizenship. We are still on our journey, but she is an essential resource. Lara is clearly knowledgeable and very efficient. And she is very nice as well! I recommend working with her.”

Susan Mattivi Wittner | 13/02/2025