There is no online mode of application for Italian citizenship as of now. However, the following steps can be helpful if an Indian looks for this citizenship after becoming eligible.
Step 1: Travel to Italy and establish your residency. If you arrive from a non-EU country like India, your arrival period will start after your passport is stamped in Italy. However, first, you will have to legally establish your residency with a proper home and job.
Step 2: Get a local police verification after completing the required residency period. They will verify if you stay in the home where you have “declared your residency”. About 45 days are allowed for this verification.
Step 3: Apply for citizenship after the approval of the local police. Then, visit the citizenship office in Italy, located in the City Hall.
Step 4: Submit all the documents supporting the application for Italian citizenship. The clerk will review all these documents and collaborate with the consulates abroad to confirm their authenticity.
Step 5: Apply for the specific residency permit based on the dual citizenship application. This is required as generating citizenship can take up to 90 days or more. This permit allows you to stay in Italy after the 90 days are over.
Step 6: Once you receive approval for your citizenship, apply for a passport directly from Italy. You can also register with the AIRE registry (registry of Italian citizens residing abroad)
