BENEFITS
BENEFITS OF HAVING AN ITALIAN PASSPORT
Affordable Quality Healthcare: As an Italian citizen, if you choose to reside in Italy, you'll have access to free or subsidized healthcare in Italy, which is one of the best, most affordable healthcare systems in the world. This is a huge benefit for Americans.
Affordable Quality Education: Italy’s education system is free or subsidized, making it very affordable, and as an Italian, you and your children can study in Italy or elsewhere in EU, paying inexpensive EU tuition rates, much more affordable than the cost of U.S. colleges. See how having Italian citizenship could save you up to $140,000 on a college degree in our breakdown here.
Unlimited Stay in the European Union: With an Italian passport, you have no limit to the amount of time you want to spend in Italy or the EU. With just an American passport, you can only stay in the EU for a maximum of 90 days, every 180 days, or you risk the possibility of being fined or banned from returning.
Retire in Italy and live in Italy with all the benefits that any other Italian citizen has.
Live and work in 27 EU countries: You have the right to travel, work & live in ANY of the 27 EU countries (this includes: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia & Sweden).
Dual citizenship: Both the USA and Italy allows for dual citizenship, so you retain your USA citizenship while also becoming an Italian citizen.
Connecting with your Italian heritage and making nonna proud: If you have Italian heritage, obtaining an Italian passport can help you connect with your roots and culture.
Athlete benefits: Are you or your kids athletes? As Italian citizens, you would have the ability to qualify for Italian professional teams and leagues, including Italy's olympic team.
Ranked the Most Powerful Passport in Europe & Third Most Powerful in the World, the Italian passport provides endless opportunities, as of the 2023 VisaGuide World Passport index.
Visa-free travel access to 190 countries.
One of the most desirable passports in the world, the Italian passport has a high mobility score, with visa-free access and visas on arrival to countries like Brazil, Japan, UK, United Arab Emirates allowing almost instant travel worldwide.
Freedom of movement: With an Italian passport, you can travel freely within the European Union and several other countries without the need for a visa.
Italian citizens can visit 45 countries with just an Italian ID card, including Schengen countries and EU member states, Andorra and Monaco and others, such as Georgia, Egypt and Tunisia.
Consular protection: Assistance from Italian consulates and embassies in case of emergencies.
