About Louise Figlia – Italian Citizenship & Visa Consultant | Founder of Citizen d’Italia and Citizen d’Europa
Louise Figlia, founder of Citizen d’Italia and Citizen d’Europa, is a third-generation Italian American and experienced Italian citizenship and visa consultant based in San Francisco, California. Her grandparents immigrated to the United States in the early 1900s, first settling in New York before eventually planting roots in San Francisco — the city Louise still proudly calls home.
From a young age, Louise was deeply passionate about her Italian heritage. She studied the Italian language, took cooking classes to perfect her osso buco, and made frequent trips back to La Patria. While attending culinary school in Europe, she discovered she was eligible for Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis).
Determined to stay in Italy legally, Louise began gathering her family’s records — a process that took years of research, document retrieval, and family interviews. Through this experience, she gained firsthand insight into the challenges many face when applying for dual Italian citizenship or pursuing Italian visa applications through the Italian Consulate in San Francisco and other consulates worldwide.
What began as a personal journey soon evolved into a professional mission. As family and friends turned to her for help navigating Italian citizenship recognition, visa assistance, and Italian ancestry documentation, Citizen d’Italia was born.
Citizen d’Italia – Italian Citizenship Assistance in San Francisco
Louise Figlia, founder of Citizen d’Italia and Citizen d’Europa, is a third-generation Italian American and experienced Italian citizenship and visa consultant based in San Francisco, California. Her grandparents immigrated to the United States in the early 1900s, first settling in New York before eventually planting roots in San Francisco — the city Louise still proudly calls home.
From a young age, Louise was deeply passionate about her Italian heritage. She studied the Italian language, took cooking classes to perfect her osso buco, and made frequent trips back to La Patria. While attending culinary school in Europe, she discovered she was eligible for Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis).
Determined to stay in Italy legally, Louise began gathering her family’s records — a process that took years of research, document retrieval, and family interviews. Through this experience, she gained firsthand insight into the challenges many face when applying for dual Italian citizenship or pursuing Italian visa applications through the Italian Consulate in San Francisco and other consulates worldwide.
What began as a personal journey soon evolved into a professional mission. As family and friends turned to her for help navigating Italian citizenship recognition, visa assistance, and Italian ancestry documentation, Citizen d’Italia was born.
Citizen d’Europa – European Visa & Residency Services
Building on her success with Italian citizenship cases, Louise launched Citizen d’Europa to serve clients seeking broader European visa and residency assistance. This includes support for:
- Italian visa applications (student, work, family reunification, and elective residence)
- Schengen and EU visa guidance
- European residency and citizenship consultation
- Assistance with the Italian Consulate of San Francisco and other EU consulates
Through Citizen d’Europa, Louise helps clients explore opportunities to live, work, study, and invest in Europe, combining her expertise in Italian and EU documentation with a personal, client-first approach.
Trusted Experience & Global Reach
Since 2005, Louise Figlia has assisted hundreds of clients from California, New York, New Jersey, Florida, and across the globe — including Australia, Abu Dhabi, and Europe.
Whether you are pursuing Italian citizenship by descent, applying for an Italian visa, or exploring European residency options, Louise and her team provide clear, reliable, and compassionate support every step of the way.
Though based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Citizen d’Italia and Citizen d’Europa proudly serve clients nationwide and internationally, helping people reconnect with their Italian roots and achieve their dream of dual citizenship and life in Europe.
Start Your Journey Today
If you’re ready to begin your path toward Italian citizenship or need professional Italian visa assistance, Citizen d’Italia and Citizen d’Europa are here to guide you.
Contact us today to schedule your consultation and start your journey to living, working, or studying in Italy — with confidence and expert support from the San Francisco Bay Area’s trusted Italian citizenship and visa specialists.