How do I reinstate my Italian citizenship?
Italian citizenship can be reinstate "by residence,"
provided there is a clear expression of intent. If it was
automatically acquired due to a combination of qualifying factors,
the individual may choose to renounce it.
Articles 13 and 17 of Law 91/1992 govern the cases in
which Italian citizenship can be reacquired.
The relevant legislation allows those who have lost Italian
citizenship to reacquire it "if they declare their intention
to do so and have established, or establish within one year from
the declaration, residence in the territory of the
Republic."
In other words, it can be reacquired:
- By submitting an application to the Consulate General,
specifying the municipality in Italy where the applicant intends to
establish residence, within one year from the declaration.
