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What does citizenship by descent cost?
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A transparent, government-fee-based estimate. Adjust your generations and circumstances, compare countries, and share the link.
Estimated Italy citizenship cost
$918 – $1,875
Most applicants pay around $1,540 · ~3 documents
Government & filing
Boston consulate locked rate: $703.10 through June 30, 2026. Other US consulates set their own 6-month USD rates — verify with your consulate.
documents
Varies by state and county
Free; processing time varies by NARA office — weeks to 12+ months
Recent records (post-1865): free to €10. Pre-1865 or archival requests: some comuni charge €50–€200
processing
Fee set by the state that issued the document (not necessarily your home state). Use the state lookup as an estimate.
Per document; most are 1-2 pages
What's not included
Estimates are based on public government fees and typical vendor costs, last verified 2026-06-21. This is not legal or financial advice — confirm current fees with the relevant authority.