Italy citizenship: mother born before 1948

Before Jan 1, 1948 Italian women couldn't transmit citizenship administratively; these cases go through the 1948 judicial route in Rome.

What you'll need

Government fee: ~€600 consulate appointment (locked USD rates vary by consulate)
Typical timeline: Consular 18 months–3 years incl. appointment wait; 1948 judicial ~12–24 months
Where: Your Italian consulate (by residence), or the Court of Rome for 1948 cases

Whether this line carries citizenship depends on the specifics — dates of birth, naturalization timing, and whether the chain was ever broken. The free eligibility check walks your exact line and tells you which route applies and what documents you'll need.

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