Are you ready to begin your journey towards obtaining Italian citizenship as soon as possible? Applying for Italian citizenship by descent in Italy is often one of the quickest routes to achieve this goal.
While many consulates worldwide have long waiting times for initial appointments, applying in Italy can expedite the process, as appointments are generally not required in most municipalities, allowing for a faster completion.
Individuals who opt to apply in Italy often have a desire to explore their ancestral roots or simply experience life in Italy during the application process. Some may use this time to travel and discover other European countries as well.
You can enter Italy as a tourist and establish residency for the purpose of applying for Italian citizenship by descent. Most involved offices accept walk-ins, eliminating the need for special appointments.
Upon arrival in Italy, you may need to submit a "dichiarazione di presenza" to inform the Italian government of your arrival, especially if your passport wasn't stamped in Italy. Obtaining an Italian tax code ("codice fiscale") may also be necessary, which can be acquired quickly through the local "Agenzia Delle Entrate."
Italian law allows you to travel to Italy as a tourist and establish residency in a chosen town for the purpose of the citizenship application. Suitable accommodations must be secured, such as a lease agreement for long term renal or proof of property ownership.
Local police will verify your residency, a standard procedure for anyone changing residency in Italy. This typically involves a brief visit to confirm your residence. Police have 45 days to check you.
Once you've established residency, you can formally apply for Italian citizenship through the city hall's citizenship office. Submit all required documents and allow for the necessary evaluations.
As the process often exceeds the 90-day limit for non-European citizens to stay in Europe, you'll need to apply for a residency permit based on the dual citizenship application to continue residing in Italy.
The processing time for citizenship can vary based on factors such as complexity and the specific municipality. After citizenship is granted, you can apply for an Italian passport directly in Italy or register with the AIRE registry and apply through your local Italian consulate.
For further information on applying in Italy with our Italian Dual Citizenship Experts, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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Ancestral Complexity: The complexity of your ancestry, including the number of generations and various states of residence, significantly impacts the number of required certificates and thus, expenses.
Document Discrepancies: Cases involving major name changes or discrepancies within documents may require additional legal steps, possibly involving a U.S. lawyer under your retention but guided by our expertise.
Civil Records Registration: Instances where civil records were not registered may necessitate a court order, adding to the expenses.