Are you planning to apply for Italian citizenship? SH Immigration Specialists provides English-speaking administrative assistance with citizenship procedures by residence, by marriage and by descent.
Which citizenship procedures do we assist with?
Citizenship by residence
We help you check the current requirements and prepare the documents for an application based on legal residence in Italy. An overview is in our guide to Italian citizenship: requirements, documents and the 2025 reform.
Citizenship by marriage
For the spouses of Italian citizens, the requirements and timing are explained in our guide to Italian citizenship by marriage.
Citizenship by descent
If you have an Italian ancestor, the rules that apply after the 2025 reform are covered in our guide to Italian citizenship by descent.
Reacquiring citizenship
For former Italian citizens, see our guide on how to reclaim Italian citizenship.
How our assistance works
- Initial assessment: we review your situation, your documents and your objective.
- Procedure planning: we identify the procedure that applies and explain the main requirements.
- Document review: we point out missing information and possible issues before the next step.
- Practical assistance: we help you prepare the application and understand the communications from the authorities.
What should you prepare before contacting us?
- your passport and, if you live in Italy, your residence permit and residence history;
- civil status documents: birth and marriage certificates;
- for descent, the information you have on your Italian ancestor;
- any communication already received from the Italian authorities or consulate.
Please do not send personal or sensitive documents with your first request: we will tell you which documents are needed and how to send them.
What we can and cannot do
SH Immigration Specialists is not a law firm. We provide administrative assistance: we help you understand the procedure, organise the documents and follow the steps with the competent offices. Legal advice, appeals and representation are provided by qualified lawyers. Timing and outcomes depend on the Italian authorities and cannot be guaranteed.
Languages and contact
We communicate with clients in Italian, English, Spanish, Urdu and Hindi, in person in Bologna and online throughout Italy and from abroad.