Determine your eligibility category
Citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis)
Citizenship by marriage
Citizenship by naturalization
Citizenship by birth in Italy in limited cases
Gather required civil documents
Birth certificates
Marriage certificates
Death certificates
Proof of lineage
Proof of residency
Criminal background checks
Apostille and legalization of foreign documents
Certified translations into Italian
Submit the application to the appropriate authority
Italian consulate abroad
Comune in Italy
Prefecture or other competent office, depending on the case
Pay required fees
Attend interviews or appointments if required
Wait for processing and verification
Take the oath of allegiance if required
Register with the Italian civil registry
Obtain Italian passport after citizenship is recognized or granted