Concessione della cittadinanza italiana per residenza
Legge 91/1992, art. 9
Italian citizenship can be granted by decree of the President of the Republic to foreign nationals who have lived legally in Italy for a set period. The standard period is 10 years for non-EU nationals, 4 years for EU citizens and 5 years for stateless persons. Law 74/2025 (converting Decree-Law 36/2025) cut the period to 2 years for foreigners whose parent or grandparent is or was an Italian citizen by birth. Applicants also need Italian at B1, sufficient taxable income in Italy, no disqualifying criminal record and no security objections.
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Cost of living
73
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
23–43%
Income tax (national)
VAT 22%
IRPEF 23% up to EUR 28,000, 33% to EUR 50,000, 43% above; plus regional (about 1.23-3.33%) and municipal (up to 0.8%) surcharges.
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Who it’s for
Foreign nationals with long legal residence registered in Italy, including EU citizens, stateless persons and people born in Italy or with Italian-born ancestors.
Eligibility
Non-EU nationals: 10 yearsNon-EU nationals
You need at least 10 years of legal residence in Italy if you are a non-EU national.
10 years
Required legal residence · art. 9(1)(f)
Official wording
At least 10 years of legal residence in Italy (art. 9(1)(f)).
EU citizens: 4 yearsEU citizens
You need at least 4 years of legal residence if you are an EU citizen.
4 years
Required legal residence · art. 9(1)(d)
Official wording
At least 4 years of legal residence (art. 9(1)(d)).
Stateless persons: 5 yearsStateless persons
You need at least 5 years of legal residence if you are stateless.
5 years
Required legal residence · art. 9(1)(e)
Official wording
At least 5 years of legal residence (art. 9(1)(e)).
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementItalian-born parent or grandparent: 2 years
- Document checklistOnline application on the Ministry of the Interior portal
- FeesContribution for citizenship application
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Official sources
- Ministero dell'Interno: Cittadinanza
- Dipartimento Libertà Civili e Immigrazione: Concessione della cittadinanza per residenza (art. 9 L. 91/1992)
- Prefettura: Redditi richiesti per la domanda di cittadinanza per residenza (rel. 30/11/2021)
- Prefettura di Verona: Guida alla cittadinanza italiana
- Gazzetta Ufficiale: DL 36/2025 coordinated with Law 74/2025
Other routes to Italy
- Visit & tourismSchengen tourist & business visa
- StudyNational (D) visa for study - university enrolment
- Work permitsEntry for non-seasonal subordinate work within the Decreto Flussi quotas
- FamilyFamily reunification
- Asylum & protectionInternational protection in Italy
