This page is currently being updated following the entry into force of Decree-Law No. 36 of 28 March 2025, ‘Urgent Provisions on Citizenship’.
NOTICE: Following the publication in the Official Gazette on 23/05/2025 of Law no. 74/2025, please note that only applications submitted by appointment for the recognition of citizenship by descent (“jus sanguinis”) that comply with the provisions introduced by the aforementioned decree will be accepted.
No changes currently apply to applications under citizenship by marriage (“jus matrimoni”).
The citizenship office operates by appointment only. For information, please email: notarile.hongkong@esteri.it
While citizenship matters fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Interior, an overview of current regulations, particularly concerning procedures at Consular Offices, is available at the “General Aspects” page below (point 1).
INDEX
- GENERAL ASPECTS
- CITIZENSHIP BY DESCENT (“JUS SANGUINIS”)
- ACQUISITION OF ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP FOR CHILDREN BORN ABROAD
- CITIZENSHIP BY MARRIAGE/CIVIL UNION (“JUS MATRIMONI” (ex Art. 5, Law 91/1992)
- ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP BY RESIDENCE AND NATURALIZATION
- ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP BY DECLARATION OF INTENT
- HOW TO REGAIN ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP
- FORMS