Obtaining A Residence Permit For Awaiting Citizenship

A foreign citizen, descended from an Italian citizen by birth, who intends to initiate the process in Italy for the recognition of citizenship jure sanguinis, has the possibility of applying for a residence permit for awaiting citizenship.

It is not possible to obtain an entry visa for awaiting citizenship from abroad; therefore, it is first necessary to enter Italy in accordance with immigration law, establish residence in the Municipality where the application for the recognition of Italian citizenship is to be submitted, file the application, and then request the permit for awaiting citizenship.

The residence permit for awaiting citizenship allows the holder to legally remain in Italy until the procedure for obtaining Italian citizenship is concluded.