Italy offers citizenship to those with Italian ancestry whose family history meets certain conditions.

This is an open, public forum for people who love Italy, are interested in their Italian heritage, and are trying to obtain or have already obtained Italian citizenship "jure sanguinis" (by bloodline/ancestry), people who have moved to Italy, etc. It's a place to tell your stories, offer or seek friendly advice, and share your experiences.

I want this to be a friendly, fun environment. Please be civil with and respectful of each other all times. Personal attacks and uncivil behavior will not be tolerated.

This is also not an advertising forum for people offering legal, consulting, or document services related to the dual citizenship process. If members want to mention services they personally have used in their dual citizenship process, that's fine, but this forum is not to be used for people someone to advertise services they offer.

Above all, please enjoy yourself here!

Americans can find information on the dual citizenship process on the website of the Italian Embassy in the United States at the following link:

http://www.italyemb.org/Cittadinanza.htm

You can also find information on the websites for the Italian Consulates throughout the US and elsewhere on the internet.

PHOTO: Vernazza, Italy March 2001