How long does Italian citizenship take after applying?
For applications made from 20 December 2020 the maximum is 24 months, which can be extended to 36 months. For earlier applications it is 48 months.
This applies to citizenship by residence (art. 9) and by marriage (art. 5). You can check the status of your application on the Ministry portal.
Sources: Ministero dell'Interno, Cittadinanza per residenza (art. 9), Ministero dell'Interno, Cittadinanza per matrimonio (art. 5). Updated 13 November 2026.
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