Italian citizenship can be lost for various reasons, the main ones being having acquired another citizenship before 1992 when Italy did not allow dual citizenship, or having acquired another one in a State where naturalization automatically entails the loss of Italian citizenship.
Additional and exceptional scenarios for the reacquisition are regulated by law Feb. 5th, 1992, n° 91 art. 13.
If you intend to regain Italian citizenship, rest assured that nothing is lost, this article will provide you with a guideline with the most relevant information.
Preliminary step: it is important that you check whether your Italian Consulate, which is competent according to your residence, has forwarded the naturalization certificate to the Italian Town Hall of birth or last residence. If this has not been finalized, you may mistakenly still be considered an Italian citizen.
The reacquisition of Italian nationality can take place in two ways:
Note: In the event that the transfer to Italy is not carried out within the year, the declaration made before the Consulate shall remain ineffective.
… if I voluntarily renounced my Italian citizenship?
If you were an Italian citizen and later decided to renounce it by naturalizing in another country or for any other reason, you can surely apply to regain Italian citizenship.
… if I want my children to have Italian citizenship?
Your minor children can apply with you at the same time but they should be residents with you in Italy and be involved in the process.
… if I do not have all my documentation ready?
It is highly important to gather and prepare a set of documents before coming to Italy.
… if I do not want to stay away from my family. Can they come with me to Italy?
Absolutely. In case of non-EU family members, they can join you and request a permit to stay for family reasons.
… if I need to come back to my foreign country?
You need to remain resident in Italy until the end of the process, then you can decide to move back your residency. The procedure usually lasts from 4 up to 12 months.
This article was written by Giuditta De Ricco and Greis Muca
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