Italy concedes double citizenship to anyone who was born in their country and special cases for foreigners, such as descendancy, 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:
Meaning you have an ancestor in your family that came from Italy and you can apply due to your blood rights.
2- By marriage:
You are in a relationship with an Italian for a certain amount of time and you can apply as they are your new family.
3- By Residency:
Due to different reasons, you have been living in Italy for a considerable amount of time and you can apply for your legal right to stay.
How to apply for the Italian Passport?
Same as citizenship, 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).
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. 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.
