Italian citizenship through official procedures: the opportunity to become an EU citizen

Yes, Italy allows dual citizenship, so you do not need to give up your current passport. This allows you to retain all the civil rights and benefits of your country of origin while enjoying the rights of a European Union citizen.

The standard package includes a passport, birth and marriage certificates, proof of legal residence in Italy, certificates of no criminal record, income documents, and, when applying by descent, Italian ancestral records (birth, marriage, and naturalization certificates). All documents must be translated into Italian and legalized or apostilled.

Yes, minor children receive citizenship along with their parents. If a child was born in Italy and has lived in the country continuously until the age of 18, they can apply for citizenship independently within one year of reaching the age of majority.

There is no direct citizenship program for investment in Italy, but there is an Investor Visa for Italy program that grants residence permits to investors. After several years of residence under this status, you can apply for naturalization.

Yes, Italy recognizes the principle of jure sanguinis — the right of blood. If you can prove Italian ancestry on your father's or mother's side, you can apply for citizenship without having to reside in the country. The procedure is carried out through a municipality in Italy or through a consulate.

Yes, the oath (giuramento) is a mandatory step and must be taken within 6 months of the application being approved. Without it, citizenship does not take effect. The ceremony takes place at the town hall of the applicant's place of residence.

The final decision on granting citizenship is made by the Italian Ministry of the Interior (Ministero dell'Interno). After approval, a decree granting citizenship (Decreto di concessione della cittadinanza italiana) is issued, which only takes effect after the oath has been taken.