Italian citizenship by origin (jure sanguinis)

Anyone who resides in Milan and meets the following requirements can apply for Italian citizenship by origin:

  1. Italian origin
  2. descent from ancestors who never lost their Italian citizenship.

Request

1. Prepare the necessary documentation for the request

For those coming from European Union countries

- original certification from the country of origin (birth, marriage, death relating to ascending ancestors and negative naturalization certificate of the Italian ancestor)

The certification is exempt from legalization pursuant to European regulation 1191/2016 

For those coming from countries outside the European Union 

- original certification from the country of origin (birth, marriage, death relating to ascending ancestors and negative naturalization certificate of the Italian ancestor)

The certification must be translated and legalized into Italian by our Embassy or a Consulate abroad

2. book your appointment as indicated below.

phone: 02.02.02
active from Monday to Saturday from 8:00 to 18:00 excluding holidays

Reception place for those who have an appointment
City of Milan
via Larga, 12
Citizenship Section - 1st floor - room 156

To access the service it is mandatory:

  • withdraw the call number (CT code) in the Civil Atrium Room
  • present yourself with the indicated documentation and a valid identity document.

Updated: 08/02/2024