Italian citizenship

Learn about the procedure and requirements for the declaration of presence in Italy, a mandatory procedure for non-EU citizens visiting the country for less than three months. Find out who must submit it, how to do so depending on the point of entry to the Schengen Area, and the possible penalties for noncompliance, such as fines or expulsion.

Find out how EU citizens can obtain Italian citizenship after four years of continuous residence, meeting requirements such as municipal registration, minimum income, and absence of a criminal record.

Find out more about the new implementation dates for the EES and ETIAs and its gradual implementation.