Nationality and citizenship in Italy

Italy is one of the countries where there are many opportunities for immigrants. This country has a rich history, very beautiful cities, a favorable climate and an immigration-friendly culture, which has made Iranians also interested in immigrating to Italy.

One of the questions that people always ask is how can we get Italian citizenship? What laws does this country have for granting its citizenship? In this article from the Estehbanati Lawyers Group blog, we introduce you to the conditions and rules of obtaining Italian citizenship and its methods.

Obtaining Italian citizenship and citizenship + conditions and cost of obtaining citizenship

Italy is located in the southern part of the European continent and its capital is the dreamy city of Rome. This country consists of parts of the Italian peninsula and the islands of Sicily and Sardinia and has a population of about 60 million people. Italy is one of the leading countries in the field of various industries in Europe and even around the world.

According to the latest statistics, Italy is the 23rd most populous country in the world and is among the top countries in the economic and industrial sectors. In terms of climate, Italy, like Iran, is a country with four seasons. In this country, you can experience mountainous coastal areas and so on. People who are looking to obtain citizenship and citizenship of Italy should note that there are various ways to obtain citizenship of this country.

Applicants must first enter Italy through one of the methods of work, study, investment or other legal methods in order to obtain Italian citizenship; Therefore, in the first step to obtain permanent residence and citizenship of this country, you must find the right immigration method based on your conditions. The cost of obtaining Italian citizenship is also determined based on the method you choose.

How to get Italian citizenship?

Italy is one of the countries of the European Union and the Schengen area, and this issue has also made many people, including Iranians, to have a great desire to obtain the citizenship of this country. In general, obtaining Italian citizenship has many advantages for immigrants.

For this reason, people ask how to get Italian citizenship? In order to obtain the citizenship of this country, you must be familiar with the methods of immigrating to Italy. These methods are determined by the immigration department of this country and people can apply if they meet the conditions. In the following sections, we will introduce you to the methods of obtaining Italian citizenship and immigrating to this country.

Methods of obtaining Italian citizenship

People who are interested in obtaining Italian residence and eventually citizenship of this country, should be well familiar with the procedures and rules and regulations of this country for the citizenship site. As we said in the previous sections, there are various ways for immigrants to obtain Italian citizenship. The government of this country has tried to create suitable conditions for immigrants so that immigrants and international investors can easily enter Italy and continue living in this country. The main methods of obtaining residence and citizenship in Italy are:

• Obtaining citizenship through work
• Obtaining citizenship through investment
• Obtaining citizenship through company registration
• Obtaining citizenship through the birth of a child
• Obtaining citizenship through marriage
• Obtaining citizenship through asylum

Our experienced lawyers at Estehbanati Immigration Institute are always ready to answer your questions and carry out all the steps of obtaining Italian citizenship for you dear ones.

Obtaining Italian citizenship through work

Considering that the unemployment rate in Italy has increased in recent years, it seems that immigrants are facing problems to work in this country. However, work migration to Italy is one of the ways to obtain residency in this country in 2023.

People who are members of EU countries do not need a work permit to enter Italy and work in this country; But foreigners and immigrants who are outside the EU must obtain a work visa and work permit to work in this country. For this purpose, applicants must send their resumes to various employers in this country and receive work invitations.

With a work invitation, the applicant can obtain an Italian work visa. After working in Italy for a few years and paying taxes regularly, applicants can obtain permanent residence and finally citizenship of this country. Of course, obtaining Italian citizenship requires proof of financial ability and mastery of the Italian language.

Obtaining Italian citizenship through investment

Investing in Italy is one of the most popular ways to immigrate to this country. In this way, international immigrants can obtain residence in Italy by transferring all or part of their capital to Italy. People have the possibility to make investments in various economic sectors of this country, including real estate, stock market, and securities, etc.

Also, Italy welcomes startups and new ideas in various sectors, and people who have new startup ideas can also get an Italian visa. The residence that is given to immigrants in this way is a temporary residence that can be extended.

After a few years, if they master the Italian language and have other necessary conditions, the immigrants will have the possibility to obtain Italian citizenship. It should be noted that in order to invest in Italy, the applicant must have a correct understanding of the markets, competitors and economic conditions of this country.

Italian citizenship through company registration

Company registration is one of the subsets of investment in Italy. In this way, the applicant can register a company in Italy and finally get its citizenship. Of course, it goes without saying that it is not possible to obtain Italian citizenship through company registration.

In addition to registering the company, the applicant must set up a business in this country that will generate employment and be profitable. Due to the fact that currently the unemployment rate in Italy is high, the government of this country attaches great importance to entrepreneurs. Therefore, entrepreneurs and people who can register a business company in Italy and create jobs will have the possibility of obtaining permanent residence and Italian citizenship.

Italian citizenship through the birth of a child

Currently, different countries of the world follow one of the two laws of soil or blood to grant their citizenship. For example, countries like Canada and America follow both the law of soil and the law of blood. This means that if a baby is born on the soil of these two countries, regardless of the citizenship of the parents, he can receive the citizenship of Canada and the United States.

Italy is one of those countries that only follow the law of blood. That is, if a person receives Italian citizenship who has an Italian father or mother; Therefore, it is not possible to obtain Italian citizenship through birth in this country. Only people whose parents have Italian citizenship can get Italian citizenship.

Italian citizenship through marriage

Marriage is one of the methods of obtaining Italian citizenship in 2023. According to the country’s laws, when a foreigner marries a citizen of this country, after two to three years of living together, he can apply for Italian citizenship.

Also, if the couple has a child, this period is reduced, that is, people can apply for Italian citizenship after one and a half to two years of living together. It goes without saying that the official registration of marriage and the presentation of documents that show that the marriage is real are required to obtain residency and citizenship.

Italian citizenship through asylum

Another way that people can obtain residence and citizenship of a country, including Italy, is asylum. Our experienced lawyers at Istebanati Immigration Institute will never recommend this method to you because in the past many people have spent years in refugee camps in countries like Italy and in the end their application was rejected; Therefore, our advice to you is to choose the legal and appropriate methods based on your circumstances so that you can obtain Italian residency and citizenship in the best possible way.

The law of dual citizenship in Italy

People who want to obtain Italian citizenship and citizenship should note that this country has a law called the dual citizenship law. According to this law, it is possible to obtain Italian citizenship without giving up the previous citizenship under certain conditions. These conditions are:

People who have acquired the citizenship of another country after January 23, 2001, can inform the competent authorities of Italy via e-mail or letter.

If people have received double or dual citizenship after August 15, 1999 and inform the internal registry office or the Italian embassy in that country within the prescribed period of 3 months, they can use the dual citizenship law.

The latest Italian citizenship laws

Italy, like other countries, updates its laws in the field of granting citizenship every few years. According to the latest laws, people who have received residence in this country through various methods such as education, work, investment, etc. have the possibility to apply for Italian citizenship after 5 years of permanent residence.

Also, as we said, Italy respects dual citizenship and people can obtain Italian citizenship without any worries and without having to leave their previous citizenship. Other rules for obtaining Italian citizenship include having financial resources and mastering the official language of this country. Individuals must prove that they have enough income to live in this country and also that they have assimilated into the country’s culture.

Considering that the laws of obtaining citizenship of this country may change in the coming years, we recommend that you consult experienced lawyers in this field to obtain Italian citizenship, so that you can follow the latest and most up-to-date laws on the path to obtaining Italian citizenship. go through correctly.

Benefits of obtaining Italian citizenship

In recent years, many people have been looking for the website of Italy. Obtaining the citizenship of this country has many benefits for immigrants, the most important of which are:

• Enjoying the rights of Italian citizens, including the right to vote
• Having the right to free education in public schools of this country
• Benefiting from healthcare and insurance facilities
• Benefiting from pension services in this country
• Get an Italian passport, which is one of the most valid passports in the world
• The possibility of commuting and traveling to different countries of the world without the need for a visa
• Easy access to EU countries
• Living in a country with four seasons

Disadvantages of Italian citizenship

Maybe you say to yourself, does living in Italy have disadvantages? Undoubtedly, living in Italy is not without problems. One of the disadvantages of obtaining Italian history in the past was the loss of previous citizenship, which has now been removed. In fact, in the past, immigrants could not obtain Italian citizenship while maintaining their previous citizenship. Currently, this law has been changed and international immigrants can obtain Italian citizenship while maintaining their previous citizenship.

Other disadvantages of obtaining the citizenship of this country include things such as the long process of reviewing the case and granting citizenship. Currently, the process of obtaining citizenship of this country takes about two to four years. The duration of this process varies depending on the applicant’s case. Of course, applicants can greatly reduce the time it takes to obtain citizenship by hiring an experienced immigration lawyer who is familiar with the Italian citizenship process.

Italian citizenship fee

Different costs are required to obtain permanent residence and finally Italian citizenship. For example, if you want to immigrate to this country with your family, you must provide enough financial resources to cover your living expenses and that of your family members. Also, people who want to enter this country through investment must have a minimum capital of 500,000 euros.

In general, the cost of obtaining the citizenship of this country varies greatly depending on the method you choose to immigrate to Italy. As a person, the cost of renting a one-bedroom apartment in the city center in Italy is approximately 596 euros per month. People who want to obtain Italian citizenship must be familiar with the cost of living and its details in this country so that they can plan well financially.

The services of Esthebanati Institute in obtaining Italian citizenship

As we said, Italy has changed its laws for granting citizenship in the past years. People who are currently applying for Italian citizenship should be well acquainted with the laws and regulations of this country. One of the services of Istehabanati Immigration Institute is providing expert advice on obtaining Italian citizenship and performing all matters of obtaining citizenship of this country. Our experienced lawyers at Estehbanati Institute will do the obtaining of Italian citizenship for you from zero to one hundred.

final word

In this article, we tried to answer all your questions about the methods and conditions of obtaining the citizenship of the beautiful country of Italy. This country is one of the best options for immigration and continuing life. If you are interested in receiving more information about the conditions of studying, working and investing in Italy, you can contact our experienced consultants and lawyers. Our immigration lawyers at Estehbanati Immigration Institute are always ready to answer your questions and provide expert advice.

Frequently asked questions about Italian citizenship

1- What are the conditions and ways of obtaining Italian citizenship?

• Through the application of the principle of blood in Italy
• Obtaining citizenship and citizenship through marriage in Italy
• Obtaining citizenship and naturalization through application in Italy
• Loss of Italian nationality and citizenship
• The law of dual citizenship in Italy

2- By applying the principle of blood in Italy (conditions of birth of a child), what is the nationality?

Whenever a child is born to Italian parents anywhere in the world, he will acquire citizenship and residence in Italy. Birth in Italy of stateless or unknown parents will result in acquisition of citizenship and residence in Italy. This includes stateless parents. And having a child in Italy is not possible for parents who have specific nationality to obtain Italian citizenship and residence

3- What is the citizenship for those born to Italian parents abroad?

For those who were born to Italian parents outside of this country and want to have citizenship and residence in Italy, they must go to military service or work in public service centers after reaching the age of majority, and they must also serve for two years. To have a permanent residence in Italy.

4- How is obtaining citizenship and citizenship through marriage in Italy??

Foreign women who are married to Italian men automatically acquire the Italian citizenship of this country, and whenever a foreign citizen marries an Italian citizen, regardless of his gender, and after 2 years of residence, he can acquire citizenship and residence in Italy. If this couple has an adopted child, the length of stay is reduced by one and a half years.

5- What is it like to obtain citizenship through application in Italy?

If a person resides legally in Italy for 10 years and does not commit any crime and has sufficient financial resources, he can apply for Italian citizenship and residence.

6- Can foreigners apply for citizenship and residency in Italy through their relatives?

Yes. Whenever a foreign national has one of his parents or his grandfather, grandmother or one of his ancestors born in Italy, he can apply for education and citizenship in Italy.

7- How many ways is it possible to lose Italian citizenship?

It is possible in two ways:

• Administrative leave of citizenship
• Involuntary leave

8- What is the voluntary relinquishment of Italian citizenship?

According to the laws of citizenship and residence in Italy, it is allowed to leave the citizenship, but those who study the citizenship of another country do not need to give up the citizenship of their Italian residence.

9- Who lose their citizenship and citizenship in Italy against their will??

Those who voluntarily join the army of another country, especially during wartime
Those who are citizens of a country that is at war with Italy.

10- How is the dual citizenship law in Italy?

According to the law of citizenship and residence in Italy, dual citizenship is applied in Italy under certain conditions.

11- What are the conditions of the dual citizenship law in Italy?

If a person has obtained dual citizenship of another country, he must inform the internal registry office or the Italian embassy in that country within 3 months from the date of the other country. If not informed, the person will be fined.
Those who study the citizenship of another country can inform the competent authorities through e-mail or letter.

12- What are the conditions for obtaining Italian citizenship?

Applicants must first enter Italy through one of the methods of study, work or investment.

13- How long does it take to get Italian citizenship?

The process of obtaining the citizenship of this country takes between two and four years.

14- How much does it cost to get a website in Italy?

The cost of receiving this country’s site varies depending on the method you choose.

15- Is it possible to get an Italian background through education?

Yes, applicants can work in this country after studying and after 5 years, they can get permanent residence and finally citizenship.