If you have a surname from this region, obtaining citizenship may be easier. Look at the list and see if yours is one of them.
If you are looking for the possibility of emigrating and you are of Italian descent, this news may interest you. More and more young people are seeking experiences abroad, to have new economic opportunities, as well as greater security. The large community of Italian descendants in Argentina sees in the Italian citizenship an open door to better living conditions.
For many Argentines descended from Italian immigrants, have a surname from a European countrysuch as the area of Lombardy, can simplify the process of obtaining Italian citizenship. This ancestral connection can result in greater flexibility on the part of the Italian authorities in processing citizenship, facilitating migration to Europe.
How to obtain Italian citizenship as an Argentine
In Argentina, the procedures for Italian citizenship must be initiated at the Italian consulate corresponding to the applicant’s location. There are nine Italian consulates in the country, and there is no generational limit for citizenship by descent, as long as a direct line can be established.
Descendants of Italians can apply for Italian citizenship by presenting a series of documents proving their direct lineage. These documents include:
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From the Italian ancestor:
- Birth certificate issued by the corresponding Italian Commune, with complete information.
- Marriage certificate.
- Death certificate (if applicable).
- Certificate from the National Electoral Chamber to verify if you were naturalized as an Argentine.
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From applicant:
- Original birth certificate.
- Application for recognition of Italian citizenship.
- Current National Identity Document (DNI).
- Proof of residence.
- Birth, marriage and/or death certificates of each non-Italian ancestor.
- Original marriage certificate or legalized divorce decree, as the case may be.
- Birth certificates of children under 18 years of age.
Having Italian citizenship not only facilitates mobility within the European Union, but also opens up opportunities in terms of employment, education and quality of life. With the recognition of these common surnames in Tuscany, many Argentines can see their path to a new life in Italy easier.
The common surnames in Lombardy that can make it easier for you to obtain Italian citizenship
Lombardy is one of the twenty regions of Italy. Milan, its capital and most populated city, is located in the northwest of the country. It borders Switzerland to the north, Trentino-Alto Adige and Veneto to the east, Emilia-Romagna to the south, and Piedmont to the west. The region has 11 provinces and the metropolitan city, among which are Sondrio, Bergamo, Brescia, Como, Cremona, Lecco, Lodi, Mantova, Milano, Monza, Pavia, Varese.
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The most common surname in Lombardy is Colombo. However, each province has its common surnames; look at the list.
- Sondrio: Bordoni, Moroni, Scherini, Marveggio, and Bettini.
- Bergamo: Rota, Locatelli, Rossi, Cattaneo, Carminati.
- Brescia: Ferrari, Rossi, Lombardi, Romano, Bresciani.
- Like: Bianchi, Colombo, Molteni, Tettamanti, Butti.
- Cremona: Ferrari, Rossi, Galli, Bodini, Guarneri.
- Lecco: Colombo, Riva, Corti, Invernizzi, Valsecchi.
- Lodi: Ferrari, Rossi, Negri, Bianchi, Granata.
- Mantova: Ferrari, Rossi, Mantovani, Pavesi, Benedini.
- Milan: Rossi, Ferrari, Colombo, Bianchi, Villa.
- Monza and Brianza: Villa, Colombo, Sala, Brambilla, Galbiate.
- Pavia: Sacchi, Ferrari, Rossi, Maggi, Bianchi.
- Varese: Bianchi, Macchi, Rossi, Colombo, Mentasti.
Source: Ambito
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