Italian Citizenship by Residence

What Italian Citizenship by Residence is

Help submitting the application for Italian citizenship based on continuous legal residence in Italy.

Who can apply for Italian Citizenship by Residence

Foreign citizens who have legally lived in Italy for the number of years required by current law.

Get these documents ready for Italian Citizenship by Residence. If one is missing, write to us before booking: we can often obtain it for you.

1. Identity card and tax code of the applicant
2. Valid passport and residence permit
3. Birth certificate, translated and legalised or apostilled
4. Criminal record certificate from your country of origin and any other countries of residence
5. Certificazioni Uniche, tax returns or 730 forms for the last 3 years
6. Certificate of family status (stato di famiglia)
7. Historical residence certificate
8. Receipt for the €250 fee payment
9. B1 Italian language certificate, unless you hold an Italian qualification or the long-term residence permit
10. €16.00 revenue stamp (marca da bollo)

How much Italian Citizenship by Residence costs

The cost of Italian Citizenship by Residence depends on your situation: ask us for a free quote, with no obligation.

Timing and deadlines

Timing for Italian Citizenship by Residence depends on the authority receiving the application. We give you an estimate when we open it.