Citizenship Comparison Tool
Compare costs, timelines, and requirements across different citizenship pathways. Select up to 3 options to find the best route to your new passport.
Interactive Comparison Tool
Select Citizenship Pathways to Compare (Max 3)
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Italian Citizenship by Descent
DescentMedium
Timeline:
12-36 months
Success Rate:
87%
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Irish Citizenship by Descent
DescentEasy
Timeline:
6-18 months
Success Rate:
95%
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Portuguese Citizenship by Descent
DescentEasy
Timeline:
18-36 months
Success Rate:
91%
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French Citizenship by Descent
DescentMedium
Timeline:
6-18 months
Success Rate:
78%
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UK Citizenship via Ancestry
AncestryHard
Timeline:
5+ years
Success Rate:
78%
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German Citizenship by Naturalization
NaturalizationHard
Timeline:
5-8 years
Success Rate:
78%
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Italy
Italian Citizenship by Descent
$750 - $1,600
Total Estimated Cost
Required Costs:
Government Application Fee
Italian consulate processing fee
$300
Document Collection
Birth, death, and marriage certificates
$150-$400
Document Translations
Certified translations into Italian
$200-$600
Apostille Services
Document authentication
$100-$300
Optional Services:
💡 Money-Saving Tips
Order documents yourself instead of using agencies (save $200-500)
Use certified freelance translators vs law firms (save $300-800)
Apply directly to consulates rather than services (save $1000+)
Research family tree yourself before hiring genealogists
Important Notes
- • Costs are estimates and may vary based on your specific situation
- • Exchange rates affect costs for applications paid in foreign currencies
- • Processing times and fees change periodically - verify current rates
- • Consider consulting with immigration attorneys for complex cases
- • Success rates are based on properly prepared, complete applications