Do You Qualify for Italian Citizenship?

Millions of people around the world have Italian ancestry — but not all of them know whether they could be entitled to citizenship by descent. This Italian citizenship eligibility quiz is designed to give you a clear, instant first assessment based on the rules currently in force.

Italy’s citizenship law — known as jure sanguinis(right of blood) — allows citizenship to pass down through generations. Whether your closest Italian-born relative is a parent or a grandparent, eligibility depends on a few key factors: the gender of the ancestor, when they emigrated, and whether they ever naturalised as a citizen of another country.

Italy’s rules were significantly updated in March 2025. If your ancestor is more distant than a grandparent, the new legislation may affect your claim — but cases with a confirmed consulate appointment before 28 March 2025 may still proceed under the previous rules.

This Italian citizenship eligibility quiz covers all of these scenarios. It takes around two minutes and gives you an immediate indication of where you stand — no legal jargon, no commitment. If your result suggests you may be eligible, we’ll review your case in detail, free of charge.