Italian citizenship by marriage or civil union allows non-Italian spouses or partners to apply for Italian citizenship (cittadinanza per matrimonio).

 

Who is Eligible to Apply for Italian Citizenship by Marriage/Civil Union?

 

​A non-Italian spouse or civil partner can apply for Italian citizenship after being married to or in a civil union with an Italian citizen for at least two years if residing in Italy or three years if living abroad. These timeframes are halved if the couple has children together, either biological or adopted.​  

 

Documents Required for The Application of Italian Citizenship by Marriage/Civil Union

 

• ​Proof of Legal Residence in Italy: The foreign spouse or partner must have legally resided in Italy for the required time period. If applying from abroad, the couple must have been married or in a civil union for the required duration and the applicant must meet other residency requirements in their home country.

• Italian Language Proficiency: The applicant must show a B1 level of Italian proficiency (basic conversational level) to be eligible for citizenship. This can be proven through various means, such as language certificates or a language exam. However, if the marriage between the non-Italian national and the Italian citizen took place before 27 April 1983 then the foreign national automatically gets recognized as an Italian citizen without the Italian language certificate.  

• Criminal Record Background Check Certficate: The Applicants must submit a criminal record background check certificate (not older than 6 months) issued by the country of origin and by any other countries where she/he resided since the age of 14 years old.

• Financial stability: The applicant must demonstrate stable economic conditions, that is verified through documentation like tax returns or employment contracts.

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Our Services and Assistance

 

We offer legal services and assistance to non-Italian nationals who may be eligible for and wish to acquire Italian citizenship through Marriage or Civil Union.

Our process begins with a preliminary evaluation to determine your qualifications for Italian citizenship. Upon verifying your eligibility, we can help you gather, translate, and authenticate the required documents for your citizenship application. Once all necessary paperwork is in order, we will handle and finalize the citizenship application. Additionally, we help in preparing applications that need to be filed at the local municipality where you reside in Italy.

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For more information on Italian Citizenship by Marriage or Civil Union, request a consultation with our expert legal consultant below.

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