16 December 2009

Reacquasition of Italian Citizenship-

Pursuant art. 13 c) of Law n. 91/1992, you may regain the Italian citizenship by establishing your residency in Italy.

The following documentation is required:

1. Birth Certificate (‘ESTRATTO PER RIASSUNTO DEL CERTIFICATO DI NASCITA”)
2. Copy of Italian passport (If available)
3. Certificate of Naturalization (Original plus a photocopy)
4. U.S. Passport or Valid Photo ID
5. Driver's License as proof of residency in the Jurisdiction of this consulate.
6. Proof of payment of 200 Euros.

In order to submit the above mentioned documents, you should request an appointment with our Citizenship Office.


After the appointment has been set, you must come in person to the Consulate, produce the above-mentioned documents and sign a declaration stating that you intend to reacquire the Italian Citizenship by residence in Italy within one year from the date of said declaration. 


Please note-  that U.S. citizens are exempt from visa for Italy for a stay of up to 90 days.

While the required documents need to be processed at the Italian Consulate, the above-mentioned declaration can also be rendered directly at the competent Comune in Italy where you intend to establish your residence.

Remember to have your passport stamped at your arrival at the Italian airport.

2 comments:

  1. Once you take up residency in Italy in order to reacquire your citizenship - how long do you need to be resident?

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