Over 25 million Italians have emigrated between 1861 and 1960 with a migration boom between 1871 and 1915 when over 13,5 million emigrants left the country for European and overseas destinations.
Hi,
I am applying for dual citzenship (italian passport) in australia... i find it difficult and am not sure if I am 100% eligible for it. I dont want to pay someone to do it bcoz they are to expensive... I have got most of the documents I need I think, can any one help, anyone in australia applied for an italian passport and how did u go?
thanks
Alicia
Known surnames- Mollica, Alba, Cannella, Secchitano
I would like to research my family history and find out as much as I can =)
I hope you find the help you need. I'm sorry I don't have experience applying in Australia. I just remember reading that two consulates there are scheduled to close next year, Adelaide and Brisbane, due to budget cuts. (Two in the USA are closing as well.) I don't know if this would impact you, but if so, you'd want to talk with your consulate about how it would affect your application. http://www.italiachiamaitalia.net/news/ ... 06-16.html
To save money, I also need to do my own document gathering, so I can relate to what you are going through. Best wishes!
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