Consolato Generale d’Italia

Toronto

RECOGNITION OF ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP - GENERAL GUIDELINES

Please note that the following is intended as a general guideline only and does not necessarily apply to all cases. Some cases may require further examination. If you have any queries, please contact us directly.

Unlike Canadian citizenship, Italian citizenship is based primarily on lineage rather than on place of birth, and it continues to be transferred from one generation to the next provided that the transfer is not interrupted at any point (i.e. before August 16, 1992, an Italian citizen would forfeit citizenship automatically when he/she acquired the citizenship of another country).

The process of recognition of Italian citizenship is intended for those who technically are Italian citizens, but have never been formally recognised or registered as such.

as a general rule, you may be eligible for recognition of italian citizenship if:

Ø  you were born in Canada (or in another country that grants citizenship by place of birth);

Ø  your parent/s was/were Italian citizens at the time of your birth (please note that before January 1, 1948, citizenship could be transferred only through the father, after this date either parent may transfer it); and,

Ø  you did not acquire the citizenship of another country before August 16, 1992.

Residents of Ontario, Manitoba or NW Territories may submit application in person to this Consulate General in Toronto or to one of the affiliated Vice Consulates, if they live outside the Greater Toronto area. If you do not reside within the jurisdiction of this Consulate General, please contact your local Italian Consulate/Embassy.

Click here for an appointment to submit your application at the Consulate General in Toronto.

N.B. Some restrictions may apply and additional documentation may be required.

For further information:

Telephone number: 416-977-1566 (telephone service is available Mon. - Fri. from 9 am to 1 pm)

E-mail:

Web-page: www.constoronto.esteri.it

Consolato Generale d’Italia Toronto

APPLICATION FOR RECOGNITION OF ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP

APPLICANT
Surname and given name(s)______
(maiden name, if female)
Place of birth______Date of birth______
(city and country) (dd/mm/yy)
Address______City______
Postal Code______Tel. ( ) ______E-mail ______
Marital status______Profession______
(single, married, divorced, widowed)
Education______
SPOUSE (if applicable)
Surname and given name(s)______
(maiden name, if female)
Marital status prior to present marriage ______
(single, married, divorced, widowed)
Place of birth______Date of birth______
(city and country) (dd/mm/yy)
Citizenship ______as of ______( date of naturalization, if applicable)
Father ______Mother ______
(maiden name and given name)
Last place of residence in Italy ______
GRANDFATHER
Surname and given name(s)______
Marital status prior to present marriage______
(single, married, divorced, widowed)
Place of birth______Date of birth______
(city and country) (dd/mm/yy)
Citizenship______as of______(date of naturalization, if applicable)
Son of______and______
(maiden name and given name)
Last place of residence in Italy ______
GRANDMOTHER
Maiden name and given name(s)______
Marital status prior to present marriage______
(single, married, divorced, widowed)
Place of birth______Date of birth______
(city and country) (dd/mm/yy)
Citizenship______as of______(date of naturalization, if applicable)
Daughter of______and______
(maiden name and given name)
Last place of residence in Italy ______
FATHER
Surname and given name(s)______
Marital status prior to present marriage______
(single, married, divorced, widowed)
Place of birth______Date of birth______
(city and country) (dd/mm/yy)
Citizenship______as of______(date of naturalization, if applicable)
Son of______and______
(maiden name and given name)
MOTHER
Maiden name and given name(s) ______
Marital status prior to present marriage ______
(single, married, divorced, widowed)
Place of birth______Date of birth ______
(city and country) (dd/mm/yy)
Citizenship______as of ______(date of naturalization, if applicable)
Daughter of ______and ______
(maiden name and given name)

I am aware that a non-refundable fee will be charged at the time of application.

Date______Signature______

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

GRANDPARENTS WHO BECAME CANADIAN CITIZENS
(original documents + 1 photocopy)
(please ensure that all last names and dates on Canadian documents are correct) / GRANDPARENTS WHO DID NOT BECOME CANADIAN CITIZENS
(original documents + 1 photocopy)
(please ensure that all last names and dates on Canadian documents are correct)
Italian passports (valid or expired) or
”Certificato di trascorso possesso
della cittadinanza italiana” 1
Certificate of Canadian Citizenship 4
(long form showing day, month and year) or
“Search Letter” 5
Marriage certificate 2 (issued by the Italian City
Hall where the marriage was registered) or
“Certified copy of registration of marriage” 3 -
8”X14” (if married in Ontario - original document will be kept and a legalization fee will be charged)
“Certified copy of registration of death” 3 -
8”X14” (original document will be kept and a legalization fee will be charged)

Copy of the other grandparent’s birth certificate
/ All available passports since arrival in Canada
or “Certificato di trascorso possesso della
cittadinanza italiana” 1
Canadian residency permit
(legal size original "Landed Immigrant") and
“No record letter” (document must include
married and maiden last names for married
women)
Marriage certificate 2 (issued by the Italian City
Hall where the marriage was registered) or
”Certified copy of registration of marriage” -
8”X14” (if married in Ontario - original document will be kept and a legalization fee will be charged)
“Certified copy of registration of death” 3 -
8”X14” (original will be kept and a legalization fee will be charged)
Copy of the other grandparent’s birth
certificate”
PARENTS
(original documents + 1 photocopy)
(ensure that all last names and dates on Canadian documents are correct)

Birth certificate (if born in Ontario – “Certified copy of registration of birth”) 3 - 8”x 14”)

Marriage certificate (if married in Ontario – “Certified copy of registration of marriage”) 3 - 8”x 14”)

Copy of the birth certificate of the other parent
APPLICANT
(original documents will be kept on file and a legalization fee will be charged for each)
(ensure that all last names and dates on Canadian documents are correct)

Birth certificate (if born in Ontario – “Certified copy of registration of birth” 3 - (8”x14”) (original document will be kept on file and a legalization fee will be charged)

Marriage certificate (if married in Ontario – “Certified copy of registration of marriage” 3 - 8”x14”) (original document will be kept on file and a legalization fee will be charged)

Birth certificate of children (if born in Ontario and under 18 – “Certified copy of registration of birth” 3 - 8”x14”)
(original document will be kept on file and a legalization fee will be charged)

Valid photo ID (Canadian passport and driver’s license)

Copy of birth certificate of spouse (if married)

NOTES:

1.  Issued by the Italian City Hall of the last place of residence in Italy (www.comuni.it)

2.  If the marriage has never been registered in Italy

3.  This document is issued by the Registrar General of Ontario - Toronto (www.serviceontario.ca)

4.  This document is issued by the Court of Canadian Citizenship (1-888-242-2100 or www.cic.gc.ca)