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Italian citizenship by birth

Studio A&P provides support to foreign citizens with Italian ancestors who wish to apply for the Italian citizenship by birth.

Which country the service is available for:

Italy

Assistance for Italian Citizenship by Birth

You can send a free request to our team of immigration and citizenship experts to explain your case and get a personalized quote.

A&P Procedure

  • Send us your request: we will analyze the case and offer you a consultation video call
  • Our experts will explain the requirements, the documents to be requested and how to submit the citizenship application
  • Once we receive the documents, we will support you in submitting your citizenship application to the relevant authorities
  • Additional services: we also support in requesting certificates and with translation and legalization/apostille

Candidate's eligibility assessment

During the video consultation call, our experts will assess whether the requirements to obtain Italian citizenship by birth are met.

General requirements

You can apply for Italian citizenship by birth in the following cases:

  • If at least one of your parents holds the Italian citizenship
  • If you were born on Italian territory to unknown or stateless parents
  • If you were adopted by an Italian citizen
  • If you were born to unknown parents and do not have any other citizenship

Our experts will verify that your case is among those admitted for the submission of the application for Italian citizenship by birth.

Timeline for the citizenship process

The timing for obtaining citizenship by birth is defined by Italian legislation

  • Phase 1: COLLECTION AND VERIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS (7-10 days)
  • Step 2: SUBMISSION OF THE APPLICATION TO THE COMPETENT AUTHORITIES (1-2 days)
  • Phase 3: ISSUANCE OF CITIZENSHIP (120 days)

Timing can always vary depending on the specific case, documents complexity and authorities involved.

Service provision

We adhere to consolidated processes and internal policies for the provision of the service to obtain Italian citizenship by birth

  • We aim to provide an initial response within 24 hours of receiving your request
  • You can send us your documents conveniently remotely
  • Our immigration experts are able to support you in English
  • We can support you with the request, translation and legalization of documents
Consultancy on the Italian citizenship by birth

since 1998

Studio A&P offers professional consulting services to businesses and individuals.

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F.A.Q. about the service

In this case, the application must be submitted to the Italian diplomatic or consular authority competent for residence.
Yes, this means that if you have another citizenship you can also apply for Italian citizenship.

Discover more about this topic with our guides

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Learn if you are eligible for Jure Sanguinis and citizenship by birth in Italy according to the available cases of birth or adoption.

Contact us for assistance

Fill out the form below to request a personalized quote directly. Our experts will get back to you within 2 business days.

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