I dont get this dual citizenship thing for Italy.
My mother was born is AUstralia which mean she acquired citizenship at birth. But I dont thinks he ever renounced her right to citizenship. How do I find out if she did???
My mum was born in 1959 so is she eligible through her mum, which would then make me eligible?
My grandfather was also born in Australia.
This whole process confuses me!
I am looking at travelling in a year or 2 and would live to get started on my passport ASAP
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Dual Citizenship is confusing! HELP ME
Dual Citizenship is confusing! HELP ME
Known surnames- Mollica, Alba, Cannella, Secchitano
I would like to research my family history and find out as much as I can =)
I would like to research my family history and find out as much as I can =)
Re: Dual Citizenship is confusing! HELP ME
what does that have to do with anything? the only 2 countries which recognized dual citizenship are Italy and Ireland. Not Australia.
Re: Dual Citizenship is confusing! HELP ME
Not true. In fact, there are many countries that recognize dual citizenship, including the US since 1992 (which is how most of us have US/Italy dual citizenship) and Australia (leading to Australia/Italy dual citizenship).Abruzzi17 wrote:what does that have to do with anything? the only 2 countries which recognized dual citizenship are Italy and Ireland. Not Australia.
In terms of obtaining citizenship jure sanguinis, there are again many countries that also have this policy, including Italy, Germany, and Ireland in the EU.
As for the OP - if you're just traveling, why do you need a second passport? An Australian passport will get you up to 90 days in Italy. I do not have direct knowledge of how the process works in Australia, but in the US, obtaining an Italian passport costs US$1000+ and usually takes several (2-4) years. If you are just planning to travel for a few weeks, it makes sense to just go on your Aussie Passport.
If you still want to proceed, what we need are dates of birth, marriage, immigration, and naturalization.
Who was born in Italy? Your maternal grandmother? When was she born, when did she immigrate, when did she get married, and when (if ever) did she naturalize? Where and when was your maternal grandfather born?
You're going to have to figure out some family history before anyone can tell you if you qualify.
Re: Dual Citizenship is confusing! HELP ME
The US has recognized dual citizenship since 1980 when the Supreme Court ruled on Vance v. Terrazas. 1992 was the year Italy began allowing dual citizenship.
Re: Dual Citizenship is confusing! HELP ME
Look in some wbsites they have free info. Just google: Italian citizenship
good luck
good luck
Re: Dual Citizenship is confusing! HELP ME
You might want to check out the US Embassy in Australia for more information on this issue:
Here's the link on an article that might interest you:
http://usembassy-australia.state.gov/co ... alnat.html
Here's the link on an article that might interest you:
http://usembassy-australia.state.gov/co ... alnat.html
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