Blog Recap: Introduction to Italian Citizenship via Descent (Jure Sanguinis)

We were thrilled to welcome former New Jersey State Library Reference Librarian Benjamin Saracco to talk about his experience getting Italian Citizenship through his great grandfather.

What is Jure Sanguinis?

Jure Sanguinis is a right of citizenship through descent from an Italian citizen.  More information about Jure Sanguinis is available from the Italian Consulate of Philadelphia.

Some things that were reviewed in class

• Who is eligible to apply for Italian citizenship through descent?
• What kind of documentation do you need?
• Family History research tips and tricks to prove your eligibility
• What to do when you have all of your documentation gathered

If you need advice or assistance with research to find your Italian citizen ancestor, you may want to hire a local professional genealogist to help you navigate the process.