Italian Citizenship Visa

Italian citizenship by naturalization requires 10 years of continuous legal residence for non-EU citizens (4 years for EU citizens, 5 years for refugees/stateless persons, 3 years if born in Italy). A 2025 referendum to reduce this to 5 years failed due to insufficient voter turnout. Requirements include Italian language proficiency at B1 level, minimum income of €8,263/year for past 3 years, clean criminal record, and uninterrupted residency. Processing takes 24-36 months. Italy allows dual citizenship. Descendants of Italian citizens may qualify through ancestry (jure sanguinis) regardless of residence.

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Processing Time

24-36 months

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Cost

€250 application fee

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Duration

Permanent

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes