Italy citizenship
1 current source-backed citizenship pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-10-22
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian citizenship by residence (article 9, Law 91/1992) | For non-EU citizens who have legally lived in Italy for at least 10 years and show Italian at B1 level; it gives Italian citizenship by a decision of the President of the Republic. | 2026-10-22 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian citizenship by residence (article 9, Law 91/1992) | Application fee | 250 EUR | Official source |
| Italian citizenship by residence (article 9, Law 91/1992) | Processing time (standard, legal maximum) | 24 months | Official source |
| Italian citizenship by residence (article 9, Law 91/1992) | Years of residence required (general) | 10 years | Official source |
| Italian citizenship by residence (article 9, Law 91/1992) | Years of residence required (spouse of citizen) | 2 years | Official source |
| Italian citizenship by residence (article 9, Law 91/1992) | Language level required | B1 (Italian) | Official source |
| Italian citizenship by residence (article 9, Law 91/1992) | Other citizenship may be kept | Conditional: allowed unless an international treaty or the other state's law forbids holding both citizenships | Official source |