Is the B1 Italian language certificate required for Italian citizenship if I studied in Italy and have a diploma?

Non-EU citizens can apply for Italian citizenship after 10 years of continuous legal residence (4 years for EU citizens). For marriage to an Italian citizen, you qualify after 2 years of residence in Italy (or 3 years if living abroad, halved if you have children together). B1 level Italian language proficiency (CEFR) is mandatory. For naturalization and citizenship filings, explore our Italian citizenship and immigration services or book a citizenship application audit. Official Portals: Ministry of Interior CIVES Portal and Legge 91/1992 (Italian Citizenship Statute).

Applicants require: 1) Original Birth Certificate from their country of origin, 2) Criminal Record Certificates (Police Clearance) from country of origin and any country of residence since age 14, 3) Sworn legal translations into Italian, and 4) Legalization or Apostille stamps from the Prefettura/Consulate. For naturalization and citizenship filings, explore our Italian citizenship and immigration services or book a citizenship application audit. Official Portals: Ministry of Interior CIVES Portal and Legge 91/1992 (Italian Citizenship Statute).

The standard administrative cost for an Italian Passport includes an electronic passport booklet fee of €42.50 (paid via Bollettino Postale) and a revenue tax stamp (Marca da Bollo) of €73.50, totaling €116.00. For naturalization and citizenship filings, explore our Italian citizenship and immigration services or book a citizenship application audit. Official Portals: Ministry of Interior CIVES Portal and Legge 91/1992 (Italian Citizenship Statute).

To cancel or surrender your Indian passport after obtaining Italian citizenship, you need: copies of the front and back of your current Indian passport, a copy of your Italian passport, the Certificato di cittadinanza with the exact date of citizenship acquisition, proof of your current residence address in Italy, your Italian mobile number, your spouse's passport copy or name (if any), and one passport-sized photograph showing head to chest clearly on a white background. For naturalization and citizenship filings, explore our Italian citizenship and immigration services or book a citizenship application audit. Official Portals: Ministry of Interior CIVES Portal and Legge 91/1992 (Italian Citizenship Statute).

To apply for an OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) card after acquiring Italian citizenship, you need: a copy of your Italian passport, a copy of the Indian Citizenship Renunciation Certificate, copies of the front and back pages of your surrendered Indian passport, a marriage certificate (if the spouse's name is not on the Indian passport) along with the marriage registration date, a copy of the spouse's Indian passport and soggiorno (if available), spouse's profession details, proof of current residence address, and your current occupation details including employer's name and address. For naturalization and citizenship filings, explore our Italian citizenship and immigration services or book a citizenship application audit. Official Portals: Ministry of Interior CIVES Portal and Legge 91/1992 (Italian Citizenship Statute).

To invite your parent from India on an Italian tourist visa, you must hold Italian citizenship. Required documents from the sponsor in Italy include: a copy of your Italian passport, copy of your Certificate of Citizenship, copy of your Certificate of Residence, copy of your Carta d'Identità, financial guarantee/insurance, phone number, and email address. From the parent in India, required documents include: their passport, photographs, mobile number, and email address for scheduling VFS appointments. For naturalization and citizenship filings, explore our Italian citizenship and immigration services or book a citizenship application audit. Official Portals: Ministry of Interior CIVES Portal and Legge 91/1992 (Italian Citizenship Statute).