Can I get an Italian passport?

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Italy concedes citizenship to its nationals and in special cases for foreigners, such as by descent, marriage or residency. If you were granted Italian Citizenship, then the answer is YES! You are eligible to apply for the Italian passport.

Keep reading for more details.

First things first: Italian Citizenship

In order to get your Italian passport, the first thing you need to do is to apply for Italian citizenship (in case you haven’t done it yet). It is very important to understand that both processes are completely different and cannot be done at the same time.

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Different ways to apply

There are three main options from where you can apply as a foreigner:

1- By descending: As of 2025, eligibility is limited to individuals with at least one Italian parent or grandparent born in Italy. Applicants may also qualify if one of their parents—though not their grandparents—resided in Italy continuously for at least two years. In all cases, it must be proven that the Italian ancestor held exclusive Italian citizenship at the time of their death.

2- By marriage: One can apply for Italian citizenship through marriage after three years of being married to an Italian citizen while living abroad, or after two years of marriage while residing in Italy. These waiting periods are reduced by half if the couple has children.

3- By Residency: One can apply for Italian citizenship by residency after 10 years of continuous legal residence in Italy. For EU citizens, this requirement is reduced to 4 years.

How to apply for the Italian Passport?

All applications must be processed at the consular office closest to your registered address of residence. In order to make an appointment, you need to access online, through the portal Prenot@Mi.

Prenot@Mi step by step

To access Prenot@Mi you need to create an account under your name, complete it with your information and select the closest diplomatic office to your home residence .

Once the account is created you will receive an email with a link to validate it. Go to the different menu options and select “Prenota” (bookings). The system will allow you to make an appointment according to the availability of the consulate selected.

Once the appointment is made, you will receive an email on your account with a OTP Code to confirm it.The last step will be to process payment.

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Documents required

To get your passport, the italian authorities will ask for the following documents to be presented:

Passport Application Form (signed and fully completed)
A validate Identity document (original and photocopy)
Two high quality photographs of yourself (updated, with white background, in format 40mm x 40mm)
Previous Italian Passport (if applies)
Receipt of payment of passport and administration fee.

Passport Fees

Adult passports: €116
Children: €58,50

Depending on the office that you are processing the passports, fees might slightly change. It is always recommended to confirm information with the Italian authorities first.

Can I have multiple Passports?

According to the modifications of the Italian law in 1992, any person who proclaims italian citizenship, having already another nationality, does not have to mandatory resign to their first one. Meaning, to the Italian government, dual citizenship is accepted.

Duration of Italian Passport

Passport validity for Italian adults generally is for 10 years, whereas minors between 3 and 18 years old is 5 years.

Validity might vary depending on special circumstances, which is why it is always recommended to verify information with Italian authorities first.

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Benefits of the Italian Passport

Being one of the most powerful passports in the world, with your Italian Passport you will have an international free pass to work and travel in any country member of the European Union.

Also, it allows you to access almost 200 different countries and territories free of visa requirements.

If you are curious about all the things you can do with your passport, you can go to the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website where you can search special requirements per destination as an Italian.

August 6, 2024
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