In this official guide we\u2019re exploring how to get Italian citizenship through marriage<\/b>.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll learn more about the requirements and the documents, how to apply and the processing time for Italian citizenship marriage.<\/p>\n
The Law n. 91 February 5th 1992<\/a> regulates Italian citizenship through marriage.<\/p>\n The foreign spouse of an Italian citizen has the right (and not the mere concession) to ask for Italian citizenship to the local Italian Prefettura after being married for 2 years<\/b>, if the couple resides in Italy, and to the Italian Consulate or Embassy after being married for 3 years if the couple resides abroad<\/b>.<\/p>\n The above periods are reduced by half if the spouses have biological or adopted children<\/b> who are minors (under 18 years old).<\/p>\n Italian citizenship by marriage requirements are basically four:<\/p>\n Once you know the basic Italian citizenship by marriage requirements you can easily understand what documents you need to get Italian citizenship after marriage:<\/p>\n The language certification may be demonstrated in one of the following ways:<\/p>\n The proof of no criminal records may be demonstrated with documents issued by the Nation of origin and every previous residency starting from the age of 14.<\/p>\n Criminal Records and Certificates of Good Conduct and Background Check are only valid for 6 months<\/b>.<\/p>\n Every document issued abroad, if you\u2019re applying in your country or in Italy, must be legalized and translated into Italian<\/b>.<\/p>\n As required by art. 14 D.L. 113 of October 4th 2018<\/a> there is a fee of \u20ac250 to be paid by all applicants<\/b>. If you apply abroad, you should pay through international bank transfer, following these guidelines:<\/p>\n Beneficiary<\/p>\n Conto corrente postale<\/p>\n \u201cMINISTERO DELL\u2019INTERNO D.L.C.I. \u2013 CITTADINANZA\u201d<\/p>\n Piazzale del Viminale, 00184 \u2013 ROMA (ITALIA)<\/p>\n IBAN CODE : IT54D0760103200000000809020<\/p>\n SWIFT CODE: BPPIITRRXXX<\/p>\n Eurogiro: PIBPITRA<\/p>\n REFERENCE: NAME & LAST NAME \u201cISTANZA DI CITTADINANZA PER MATRIMONIO\u201d<\/p>\n After you\u2019ll get your Italian citizenship through marriage you can finally ask for your Italian passport through marriage<\/b>.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re abroad, you can get it from the Italian consulate. If you live in Italy, you can get it from the local Police (Questura), through the official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you reside abroad, you become eligible for Italian citizenship through marriage after three years of marriage<\/b> to an Italian citizen or, if you’re already married, three years after your spouse acquires Italian citizenship<\/b>.<\/p>\n The waiting time is reduced to two years if the couple lives in Italy<\/b> and is cut in half in both cases if they have children<\/b>.<\/p>\n The first \u201csecurity decree\u201d in December 2018 extended the Italian citizenship by marriage processing time from 730 days to 48 months.<\/p>\nItalian citizenship by marriage requirements 2025<\/h2>\n
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Italian citizenship by marriage documents needed<\/h2>\n
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\nOnly an original certificate will be accepted, not a copy.<\/li>\n
\nThe certificate must be translated into Italian by a certified translator.<\/li>\nItalian citizenship marriage language documents<\/h3>\n
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Italian citizenship marriage no criminal records documents<\/h3>\n
Italian citizenship marriage cost<\/h3>\n
Italian passport through marriage<\/h2>\n
How many years to get italian citizenship marriage<\/h2>\n