Italian Citizenship by Residency
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Contact usWho is Eligible for Italian Citizenship through Naturalization by Residency?
People who have legally resided in Italy for a certain number of years (this vary from case to case) may be able to acquire citizenship, depending on their birthplace, on the citizenship of their parents or grandparents, their nationality, and the length of time they have legally resided in Italy. Normally, naturalization applications for non-EU citizens can be filed after ten years of legal residency in Italy, provided that the applicant has remained compliant with immigration and Italian taxation throughout this period. The general requirements are outlined below.
Reduced Residency Requirements for Italian Citizenship by Naturalization
Applications for naturalization can be filed after ten years of legal residence in Italy, which can be reduced to:
- 2 years who have parents or grandparents that were Italian citizens at birth
Example: Ettore’s grandfather was an Italian citizen at birth. Ettore has now been living in Pisa, Italy for 2 years. Ettore can apply for Italian citizenship to the competent authorities after completing 2 years of uniterrupted registered residence. - 3 years of legal residence, for those who were born in Italy
Example: Elisa was born to foreign parents in Italy but moved abroad while still a minor. At the age of 20, she decides to move back to Italy. In this case, she may be eligible to apply for Italian citizenship after three years of continuous legal residence in Italy. - 4 years of legal residence for EU citizens
Example:Isabelle is a Belgian citizen and has been living in Florence, Italy for four and a half years. Isabelle can apply for Italian citizenship after completing 4 years of continuos registered residence. - 5 years of legal residence are required for stateless persons, refugees, adult foreigners adopted by Italian citizens, and for children of individuals who have acquired Italian citizenship through naturalization.
- After 5 years of service to the Italian State, even if performed abroad.
Our Assistance for Italian Citizenship through Naturalization by Residency
We provide advice and legal assistance for foreigners who may be entitled and would like to obtain Italian Citizenship through Naturalization.
Our service begins with an initial assessment to determine your eligibility for Italian citizenship. Once eligibility is confirmed, we will provide you with a complete list of required documents, along with clear instructions on how to obtain them. After all necessary documentation has been gathered, we will handle the compilation and submission phase of your application. Our assistance continues through to the final adjudication of your application.
Our services include:
- Legal advice on citizenship compliance
- Providing a customized checklist of required documents
- Advise on preparation of documents to submit and their procurement.
- Drafting and submission of citizenship application
Extra Services:
- Translation and attestation of foreign documents
- Procurement of Italian documents
Frequently Asked Questions
About Eligibility
NO
The required number of years should be uninterrupted.
NO
Requirements are based on the number of years of residency, an absence of criminal records, payment of tax in Italy and knowledge of the Italian language. Please contact us for further details.
YES
Non-EU applicants can apply after 10 years of residency and EU citizens after 4 years of residency. Reduced periods of just 3 years of residency are allowed if the applicant has an ancestor born in Italy or who has parents/grandparents who are Italian citizens.
NO
The request of Italian citizenship is based on being currently resident in Italy. The applicant should have been resident in Italy for a certain number of years and have maintained his/her residency throughout the whole process.
NO
One of the basic requirements is proving a salary is produced and taxed in Italy.
Application Procedure
YES
During the process the applicant should attend an appointment at the local Prefettura and submit all originals certificates.
YES
It is advisable to change your residency only after the issuance of the file number K/10… Then, you should immediately inform the authorities involved with your application.
YES
Scanned copies of all documents should be uploaded during the online application, otherwise the request could be rejected.
YES
Applicants should submit all original certificates during the appointment at the Prefettura.
Time frame
YES
Italian authorities should make a decision within 4 years of the online application.
NO
There is no way to expedite the process. It is advisable to prepare all necessary documents in order to avoid possible delays during the process.
Requirments & Documentations
YES
Applicants should produce criminal records for all countries of past and present residencies in order to prove they have no criminal charges.
NO
Italian criminal records won’t be necessary because Italian authorities will make these checks with the local Procura.
NO
Italian authorities only request tax forms for the last 3 years of residency, even if all requirements should remain valid until the end of the process.
YES
You can attend a language school in Italy or abroad, however, it should be an official Institution listed by the Italian Ministry for citizenship applications.
YES
If you have an EU long-term residence permit, you comply with the Integration Agreement provisions or you own a qualification issued by Italian public schools or state-recognised private ones, you are exempt from procuring a language certificate.
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