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Italian citizenship by descent
Our immigration experts support foreigners who have Italian relatives and want to apply for Italian citizenship jure sanguinis.
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since 1998
Studio A&P offers professional consulting services to businesses and individuals.
Studio A&P supports companies and individuals with their activities in Italy and Worldwide, providing specialized assistance in global mobility of workers, Italian and international taxation.
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Based in Italy and active Worldwide
We are providers for:
Our services include
Step by step assistance
- ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP
We assist you through a complete consultancy including an initial check to verify that you qualify for the Italian citizenship, collection of the required documents and assistance in the Italian citizenship application.
- ITALIAN ID CARD
We guide you on how to apply for the Italian ID card after you obtain the Italian citizenship. We can support you remotely or one of our consultants will personally accompany you to submit the request to the relevant office in Italy.
- ITALIAN PASSPORT
We guide you on how to apply for the Italian passport after you obtain the Italian citizenship. We can support you remotely or one of our consultants will personally accompany you to submit the request to the relevant office in Italy.
Arletti & Partners Team
The team at Studio Arletti & Partners is made up of over 50 highly qualified and multilingual professionals, specialized in global mobility and tax consultancy, including worker postings, Italian and international taxation, and immigration procedures both in Italy and abroad.
Our Areas of Expertise include:
- International Tax Law
- Commercial Law
- EU Labour Law
- Immigration Law
How we can help you
Obtain your citizenship with Studio A&P
You can send us a free request to illustrate your case and obtain a tailored quotation.
A&P Italian citizenship by descent Assistance procedure
- You send us your request: we offer you a consultancy video-call
- You will receive the documents check-list and will send us your documents for review
- We assist you with the application of required certificate in Italy
- We assist you in the citizenship application at the Italian diplomatic representation in your home country if you reside abroad or in Italy if you reside in Italy
Who can request the Italian citizenship by descent
Case assessment
During the consultancy video-call, our experts will evaluate whether you qualify for Italian citizenship by descent.
The general requirements to apply for Italian citizenship are:
- Having at least one parent or grandparent born in Italy, possessing only Italian citizenship at the moment of the birth of the applicant.
- The parent or grandparent did not naturalized before the applicant’s birth or when the applicant was still a minor
When to start the application
Timeline
The timing for the citizenship recognition is defined by the Italian immigration law and the standard procedure applied by the authorities involved.
- Step 1: DOCUMENTS COLLECTION AND VERIFICATION (1-3 weeks)
- Step 3: CITIZENSHIP APPLICATION
- Step 2: CITIZENSHIP RECOGNITION (from 6 moths to 3 years)
The timeline can vary according to the specific case, the complexity of documents and the authorities involved.
Why rely on Studio A&P
Service provision
We adhere to established processes and internal policies aimed at supporting foreigners who wish to become Italian citizens.
- We aim to provide an initial response within 24 hours of receiving your request
- You can send us your documents by uploading them remotely using our online tool
- Our immigration experts can assist you in English language
- We can assist you throughout Italy
In addition, we offer a 360° advice considering all legal, social security and tax aspects relating to transfers to Italy.
F.A.Q. about the service
Can I apply for Italian citizenship from abroad?
Yes, you can apply for Italian citizenship through the Italian Embassy/Consulate competent for the area where you have your residency registered.
Can I apply for Italian citizenship from Italy?
Yes, if you live in Italy, you can apply through the dedicated website of the Ministry of the Interior.
Can I stay in Italy while I wait for the citizenship recognition?
Yes, you can apply for a residence permit called “attesa cittadinanza” to live in Italy while you wait for the decision on your Italian citizenship application.
Discover more about this topic with our guides
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This type of citizenship allows you to apply for the Italian citizenship if you have Italian ancestors (parents, grandparents, great grandparents etc.)...
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Consultancy on the Italian citizenship by descent
- Duration: 30 min
- Starting from: €110
- Language: EN - IT
Next events
28
November
2025
10:00 - 12:00