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Italy Citizenship by Marriage (Iure Matrimonii)

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1.Update your profile

Add your photo and full name so we can personalize your wizard.

online1 dayEasy

2.Valid passport (≥6 months)

Standard valid passport.

eitherEasy

3.Passport-spec photos

Standard biometric photos.

either1 dayEasy

4.Apostilled marriage certificate

Marriage certificate apostilled per Hague Convention.

in-person14 daysHard

5.Italian-spouse comune transcribes marriage

Transcription at Italian comune.

in-person30 daysMedium

6.Wait 2 years (Italy) / 3 years (abroad) — halved with minor children

Required marriage-residence period.

either730 daysHard

7.Obtain B1 Italian certification

CILS / CELI / PLIDA / CERT.IT B1 certificate.

in-person180 daysHard

8.Apostilled criminal record (citizenship + residence countries last 5yr)

Apostilled police clearance.

in-person14 daysHard

9.Apostilled + sworn-translated birth certificate

Apostilled birth certificate with sworn Italian translation.

in-person14 daysMedium

10.Sworn Italian translations of all foreign documents

Sworn translations.

online14 daysMedium

11.Pay €250 application fee

€250 fee.

onlineEasy

12.Submit application via ALI portal

Prefettura (Italy) or Consulate (abroad).

online30 daysHard

13.Receive registration receipt + tracking number

Receipt + tracking.

online14 daysEasy

14.Application processed by Ministero Interno (24–36 months)

Processing period.

online730 daysHard

15.Decreto di concessione issued

Citizenship decree issued.

online30 daysMedium

16.Take oath of allegiance within 6 months

Giuramento at comune or consulate.

in-person30 daysMedium

17.Receive citizenship + apply for Italian passport

Italian citizenship granted; passport application.

in-person30 daysEasy

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All visas

Italy Citizenship by Marriage (Iure Matrimonii)

Premium

Your checklist progress

0 of 17 tasks complete

0 in progress0 need help0 complete

1.Update your profile

Add your photo and full name so we can personalize your wizard.

online1 dayEasy

2.Valid passport (≥6 months)

Standard valid passport.

eitherEasy

3.Passport-spec photos

Standard biometric photos.

either1 dayEasy

4.Apostilled marriage certificate

Marriage certificate apostilled per Hague Convention.

in-person14 daysHard

5.Italian-spouse comune transcribes marriage

Transcription at Italian comune.

in-person30 daysMedium

6.Wait 2 years (Italy) / 3 years (abroad) — halved with minor children

Required marriage-residence period.

either730 daysHard

7.Obtain B1 Italian certification

CILS / CELI / PLIDA / CERT.IT B1 certificate.

in-person180 daysHard

8.Apostilled criminal record (citizenship + residence countries last 5yr)

Apostilled police clearance.

in-person14 daysHard

9.Apostilled + sworn-translated birth certificate

Apostilled birth certificate with sworn Italian translation.

in-person14 daysMedium

10.Sworn Italian translations of all foreign documents

Sworn translations.

online14 daysMedium

11.Pay €250 application fee

€250 fee.

onlineEasy

12.Submit application via ALI portal

Prefettura (Italy) or Consulate (abroad).

online30 daysHard

13.Receive registration receipt + tracking number

Receipt + tracking.

online14 daysEasy

14.Application processed by Ministero Interno (24–36 months)

Processing period.

online730 daysHard

15.Decreto di concessione issued

Citizenship decree issued.

online30 daysMedium

16.Take oath of allegiance within 6 months

Giuramento at comune or consulate.

in-person30 daysMedium

17.Receive citizenship + apply for Italian passport

Italian citizenship granted; passport application.

in-person30 daysEasy

Your membership isn't legal advice. A licensed immigration lawyer can confirm what's right for your situation. Read full disclaimer →