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If you have resided in Italy for a certain number of years, you may be eligible to apply for Italian citizenship by residency. Find out the requirements for claiming Italian citizenship by residency and speak to our specialist advisors about our services today.
Individuals who have legally resided in Italy for a certain period are entitled to apply for Italian citizenship by residency. The cases are various depending on some factors, though.
Normally, applications for naturalisation can be filed after ten years of legal residency in Italy. The applicants must prove that their immigration complies with immigration law and their Italian taxation throughout this period.
The term (10 years) can be reduced in the following cases:
EU citizens benefit from a reduced term, i.e. 4 years.
Foreign nationals whose parents or grandparents were Italian citizens by birth can apply for Italian citizenship by residency after only 3 years.
The term for foreign nationals who have worked for the Italian State is 5 years.
Find out the requirements for claiming Italian citizenship by descent and speak to our specialist advisors about our services today.
We provide bespoke assistance to foreigners who want to obtain Italian citizenship by residency. Our services include:
We provide certified translations for your Italian citizenship claim.
We assist you to ensure your documents and certificates are accepted for your Italian citizenship.
We provide clear and accurate guidance until you get your Italian citizenship.
We provide apostille service on required documents such as birth certificates or death certificates etc.
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Yes. Residency must be continuous, so if you leave Italy and the residency is cancelled. As a result, the past years you spent in Italy won’t be counted.
Applying for Italian citizenship by residency requires criminal records, proof of income in Italy, and a certificate proving your Italian language knowlege. For more information and further assistance, please contact us.
It takes up to 24 months from the date of online application submission.
Yes. You will have to produce originals at the local Prefettura.
