Service Description

MEET YOUR ANCESTORS is the definitive choice for tracing your roots in Piana degli Albanesi. It is ideal for those wishing to find their ancestors and any relatives still living in Piana degli Albanesi. This service is essential for those seeking reliable archival research to receive information and assistance in acquiring Italian citizenship by descent (Jure Sanguinis) for those eligible, in compliance with and subject to the limitations of current legislation. In the years following the First World War, the severe economic and social crisis forced many citizens of Piana degli Albanesi (then called Piana dei Greci) to emigrate to other countries, especially the New World, to provide a future for their families. Even today, in many countries, there is a strong lineage originating from Piana degli Albanesi. In the Americas, there is still a strong Arbëreshe community that keeps alive the tradition and memory of their origins. With this personalized service, we help you find your ancestors, complete your family tree, and find any living relatives in Piana degli Albanesi. Save your memory BOOKING NOTE: The booking date is purely indicative and you can choose any date. We recommend choosing the first available date when booking. If you plan to visit Piana degli Albanesi, booking must be made at least 60 days before your arrival. *IMPORTANT: For this service, you can request an additional service to obtain copies of your original birth certificates and the documents required to apply for Italian citizenship, for eligible citizens. This service includes international shipping via express courier. The additional service for requesting documents and shipping costs €50.00 and must be requested at the time of booking from the extras listed on the booking form. This service is available in Italian, English, French, German, and Albanian. The service lasts a maximum of 7 hours, and each hour or fraction thereof requires an additional fee, which will be notified to you. DISCLAIMER: The search for original birth certificates dates back to 1821. For searches beyond this date, an additional service is required, which extends to parish registers. This service is limited to searches in Piana dei Greci and Piana degli Albanesi.