Documents Required for Citizenship
The question of Italian citizenship It can be submitted online on the Ministry of the Interior's ALI Portal. Here's a complete list of documents to attach, divided by category.
Personal Documents
- Birth certificate from the country of origin — translated and legalized (or with Hague Apostille)
- Criminal record certificate from the country of origin – translated and legalized (no older than 6 months)
- Passport valid (copy)
- Residence permit valid (copy)
- Tax ID code
Residence Documents
- Historical residence certificate — requested from the Municipality, certifies continuous residence
- Family status — requested from the municipality of residence
Income Documents
- Income Tax Return of the last 3 years (Form 730 or Personal Income Tax)
- Minimum income: €8,263.31/year for a single person
Linguistic Documents
- Italian language proficiency certificate B1 issued by a recognized certification body (CELI, CILS, PLIDA, cert.it)
For Citizenship by Marriage
- Marriage certificate whole wheat
- Spouse's citizenship certificate Italian
- Documentation proving cohabitation
Payment
- Payment receipt €250.00 contribution via PagoPA
How to Translate and Legalize Documents
Documents issued abroad must be:
- Translated in Italian by official translator
- Legalized from the Italian Consulate in the country of origin, or with Hague Apostille if the country accedes to the Hague Convention
How to Upload Documents
All documents must be uploaded in digital format (PDF or image) to the ALI Portal of the Ministry of the Interior. To access the portal you need the SPID or the CIE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Requirements: translated and legalized birth certificate, criminal record from the country of origin, passport, residence permit, historical residence certificate, family status, tax return (3 years), Italian language B1 certificate and receipt for payment of €250.
Foreign documents must be translated by an official translator and legalized by the Italian Consulate in the country of origin. If the country is a signatory to the Hague Convention, an apostille is sufficient.
They are uploaded in PDF format to the Ministry of the Interior's ALI portal (portaleservizi.dlci.interno.it). Access requires SPID or CIE.