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Non-EU nationals who have legally resided in Italy for the required period — generally ten years — may apply for Italian citizenship by naturalisation. The Prefecture of residence assesses the application and forwards it to the Ministry of the Interior, with citizenship granted by Presidential Decree.
Long-term legal residents of Italy (and, by a separate procedure, spouses of Italian citizens).
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
Non-EU nationals who have legally resided in Italy for the required period — generally ten years — may apply for citizenship by naturalisation. The Prefecture of residence assesses the application and forwards it to the Ministry of the Interior, with citizenship granted by Presidential Decree.
Italy recognises citizenship through Italian ancestry, but a 2025 reform (Law 74/2025) introduced generational limits and new conditions, so distant-ancestor claims are no longer automatically sufficient. Anyone exploring this route should treat the post-reform rules as the current framework.
Guidance only, not legal advice. ACME is an independent consultancy, not affiliated with any government. Rules change, always confirm details with the official source.