Reacquisition of Italian Citizenship

PROCEDURE 1 – REACQUISITION BY DECLARATION UNDER ARTICLE 17 OF LAW NO. 91/1992

Law No. 74 of May 23, 2025, has reopened the terms for the reacquisition of Italian citizenship in favor of former Italian citizens born in Italy or who have resided in Italy for at least two consecutive years and who lost Italian citizenship on or before August 15, 1992, in accordance with Article 8, Nos. 1 and 2, or Article 12 of Law No. 555 of 1912, in the following cases:

• Those who voluntarily acquired a foreign citizenship on or before August 15, 1992;

• Those who renounced Italian citizenship following involuntary acquisition of a foreign citizenship and established residence abroad;

• Those who were minor children living with a parent who lost Italian citizenship and shared the same residence with the parent at the time.

Former citizens falling within the above categories may reacquire citizenship by making a personal declaration at the Consulate General of Italy between July 1, 2025, and December 31, 2027. In this case, transferring residence to Italy is not required—the declaration alone is sufficient.

This reacquisition option does not apply to those who renounced or lost citizenship for any reason on or after August 16, 1992. These individuals must follow Procedure 2 under Article 13 of Law No. 91/1992 (see below).

Appointment and Required Documents

Declarations of reacquisition may be submitted by appointment only, requested via email to: cittadinanza.miami@esteri.it
Subject line: “Reacquisition of Italian Citizenship”

Applicants must attach the following copies to the appointment request email and present the originals on the day of the appointment:

• Passport issued by the authorities of the country of current citizenship;

• Expired Italian passport (if available);

• Birth certificate:

  • For those born in Italy: an “estratto per riassunto dell’atto di nascita” (birth certificate extract) issued by the Italian municipality of birth with annotations;

  • For those born abroad: certificate formatted for transcription in Italy, i.e., legalized/apostilled and translated. Certificates issued outside the U.S. must be translated and certified according to the requirements published on the website of the competent Italian Embassy or Consulate;

• Historical certificate of residence in Italy (for those born abroad);

• Historical certificate of Italian citizenship;

• Documentation demonstrating cause and date of loss of citizenship:

  • Proof of foreign citizenship acquisition and, where applicable, renunciation of Italian citizenship;

  • Naturalization certificate or, if required by local procedures, a birth certificate accompanied by a citizenship statement and title of acquisition;

  • Documents issued by foreign authorities must be properly legalized and translated;

  • U.S. naturalized citizens must submit their original Certificate of Naturalization;

• Proof of residence in the consular jurisdiction: a copy of the most recent tax return or a utility bill in the applicant’s name.

The jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Italy in Miami includes: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, Jamaica, St. Maarten, St. Eustatius, Saba, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, and Turks & Caicos.

For applicants who lost Italian citizenship as minors, the following must also be submitted:

• The applicant’s birth certificate;

• The Italian parent’s naturalization certificate.

Fee for Declaration of Reacquisition

A €250 contribution is required, payable at the consular office on the day of the appointment.

• Payment must be made in cash or money order (USD amount based on the current exchange rate).

• Refer to the fee schedule at the following link

Once the declaration is made, the Citizenship Office will verify legal eligibility, finalize the recognition process, and forward the file to the relevant Italian municipality along with the signed declaration.

According to Article 15 of Law No. 91/1992, reacquisition of citizenship does not take effect retroactively from birth, but rather from the day following the declaration.

PROCEDURE 2 – REACQUISITION THROUGH RESIDENCY IN ITALY UNDER ARTICLE 13 OF LAW NO. 91/1992

Individuals who lost Italian citizenship after August 16, 1992, or do not qualify for Procedure 1, may reacquire it by declaring their intention at the Consulate General, stating their commitment to establish residency in Italy within one year from the date of the declaration, in a municipality of their choosing.

Appointment and Required Documents

Appointments must be requested by writing to: cittadinanza.miami@esteri.it
Subject line: “Reacquisition of Italian Citizenship”
Attach scanned copies of the following, and present the originals on the day of the appointment:

• Passport issued by the authorities of the country of current citizenship;

• Expired Italian passport (if available);

• Italian birth certificate (estratto per riassunto) in original form issued by the Italian municipality;

• Documentation proving the cause and date of citizenship loss:

  • U.S. naturalized citizens must provide their original Certificate of Naturalization (plus a photocopy);

• Proof of residence in the consular jurisdiction: most recent tax return or a utility bill in the applicant’s name.
  See above for a list of areas under this Consulate’s jurisdiction.

Application Fee

Under Law No. 94/2009, applications for reacquisition of Italian citizenship are subject to a €250 fee, to be paid exclusively by international bank transfer.
This fee cannot be paid at the Consulate.

Please provide your bank with the following transfer details:

• Beneficiary Bank: Poste Italiane S.p.A.

• Account Holder: Ministero dell’Interno D.L.L.C.I. – Cittadinanza

• Payment Reference: Name, Surname, Law No. 94/2009 Contribution Euro 250

• IBAN: IT54D0760103200000000809020

• BIC/SWIFT: BPPIITRRXXX

Once the declaration is submitted, the Citizenship Office will transmit it to the relevant Italian municipality.

Applicants are responsible for:

• Verifying visa requirements prior to departure for Italy (to reside as a foreign national);

• Presenting themselves to the chosen Italian municipality upon arrival and following the necessary steps to establish legal residence and complete the reacquisition process.