How Can You Lose Your Italian Citizenship?

A. Citizenship is lost automatically by:

any Italian citizen who voluntarily enlists in the armed forces of a foreign country or accepts a government post with a foreign State

, despite express prohibition by Italian law (Article 12, paragraph 1, of Law No. 91/92);

Can you have Italian and American citizenship?

An applicant can acquire Italian citizenship

Do I lose my Italian citizenship if I become an American citizen?

Law 91/1992, introduced important changes in the citizenship law. After this date, Italian citizens

who naturalized in a foreign country no longer lost their Italian citizenship

and could transmit it to their children.

When you become a U.S. citizen do you lose your other citizenship?

US citizens who automatically become citizens of other foreign countries may not lose their US citizenship

, but US citizens who willfully apply for foreign citizenship and who intend to relinquish US citizenship, are likely to lose US citizenship.

Can my Italian citizenship be revoked?

If you were born an Italian citizen and renounced your Italian citizenship by acquiring the citizenship of another country, Italian citizenship can be reacquired by

declaring your intent at your Italian consulate and establishing residency

in Italy for a period of time, likely between 1-3 years.

How much does it cost to become an Italian citizen?

As a rule, the dual Italian citizenship process can cost anywhere

between $500 – $10,000

.

What documents are needed for Italian citizenship?

You can become an

Italian citizen if you can prove that you have legitimate ties to Italian ancestry

. On the other hand, you may be entitled to apply for dual citizenship through marriage and this process does not require that you renounce your right to citizenship in the United States.

How long U.S. citizen can stay outside us?

There is no time limit

. A U.S. citizen, whether naturalized or born in the U.S. can stay out of the country indefinitely without having to worry about losing their citizenship.

Can a U.S. citizen have dual citizenship?

U.S. law does not mention dual nationality

or require a person to choose one nationality or another. A U.S. citizen may naturalize in a foreign state without any risk to his or her U.S. citizenship. … They are required to obey the laws of both countries, and either country has the right to enforce its laws.

What countries do not allow dual citizenship?

Can I get my Italian citizenship?

There are 3 possible paths for becoming an Italian citizen: Italian citizenship by descent (Jure Sanguinis),

Italian citizenship by marriage, and naturalization

. … Obtaining Italian citizenship by descent or marriage are typically much faster where as the naturalization method normally takes over 10 years.

Do I qualify for Italian dual citizenship?

What qualifies you for dual citizenship?

If you have an Italian parent, grandparent, or great grandparent, you might qualify

for dual citizenship. However, your Italian ancestor must not have renounced their right to Italian citizenship

Can you get Italian citizenship through great grandparents?

You can apply for Italian citizenship through great grandparents if this relation was born in

Italy

and had Italian citizenship or the right to claim Italian citizenship when your respective grandparent was born.

Do Italian citizens get free healthcare?

Universal coverage is provided through Italy's National Health Service (Servizio sanitario nazionale, or SSN), established through legislation in 1978. The SSN

automatically

covers all citizens and legal foreign residents. Since 1998, undocumented immigrants have had access to urgent and essential services.

Is Italy a safe place to live?

According to the Global Peace Index, which measures societal safety, security, ongoing conflict, and militarization,

Italy is the 31st safest country in the world

. … The country's violent crime rates are very low. As a pedestrian-focused destination, it's safe to walk in small towns and even cities after dark.

How long do you have to live in Italy to become a citizen?

After

five years

of permanent residency, you can apply for Italian citizenship