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When applying for birth registration at the Italian Consulate in London or Manchester, parents may be required to submit a “Case 2” Statutory Declaration (Dichiarazione Sostitutiva). Many applicants are unsure when this document is required, what it must contain, and how to complete it correctly. This guide...
If you are applying for Italian citizenship by marriage while residing abroad, one of the most important steps is ensuring that your required documents are properly translated and certified. In particular, applicants must submit: ACRO Police Certificate (for UK residents) Birth Certificate Any additional criminal record certificates from countries...
If you were married in Brazil and need to register your marriage in Italy, you will have to submit a properly issued, apostilled, and translated Brazilian marriage certificate to the Italian Consulate. Many applications are delayed because applicants use the wrong certificate format or follow the...
Including the Certificato Storico di Residenza from Italian Municipalities If you need official documentation from Italy — whether for citizenship applications, legal proceedings, genealogy, or administrative purposes — you will often have to request records directly from an Italian municipality (Comune). Among the most frequently requested documents...
If you are researching your family history, applying for dual citizenship, handling inheritance matters, or simply need an official copy of a British civil record, you will likely need to contact the General Register Office (GRO). The GRO is the official UK authority responsible for civil...
When registering a child at the Consolato Generale d'Italia a Londra, many families focus on what is faster or simpler. However, the real question is not just “How do we get citizenship?”It is “What type of citizenship are we securing for future generations?” The distinction between citizen...
At a time of significant changes to Italian citizenship law and the rights of children born abroad, an amendment approved in Parliament has drawn particular attention among Italians living overseas and their families. The measure extends until 31 May 2029 the deadline to register minor...
If you were married in Brazil and wish to register your marriage at the Italian Consulate in London or Manchester, it is essential to ensure your Brazilian marriage certificate is properly prepared. The document must follow a specific process, including legalisation in Brazil and sworn translation...
If the applicant has a grandfather who was exclusively Italian, there are two possible routes at the Consolato Generale d'Italia a Londra to register a child’s birth. The choice has significant consequences for future generations. ✅ 1st Option – CASE 3: Italian Citizen by Birth Under Case 3,...
When dealing with international documentation, precision is essential. One of the services we regularly provide is managing the full process of preparing an Austrian police certificate for use in the UK — including legalisation in Austria, sworn translation in Italy, and secure courier delivery back...