By Marriage

Anyone married to an Italian citizen, regardless of sexual orientation, is entitled to Italian citizenship, which offers all the benefits of being a European citizen.

Requirements:

It is necessary to have proven marriage with the Italian citizen for at least 3 years.

If the couple has children, this period is reduced to 1 year and a half.

Residence in Italy:

For those residing in Italy, in addition to having the marriage recognized, it is necessary to prove residence in the country for at least 2 years, with a Permesso di soggiorno per motivi familiari.

Important:

The marriage must be legally recognized; Italy does not consider stable unions as eligible for this process.

By Length of Residence in Italy

Italian citizenship can be granted to foreigners who have legally resided in Italy for a minimum period of 10 years.

Blood Law:

For people born in Italian territory, citizenship is recognized only if one of the parents is of Italian nationality, as Italy does not recognize the right of soil.