After how many years of lawful residence can I apply for citizenship?

For citizenship by residence, the period depends on Article 9 of Law 91/1992: generally 10 years for non-EU citizens and 4 years for EU citizens. Different periods apply to stateless persons, descendants of Italians, people born in Italy, adult adoptees and those who served the State. Verify the category and continuous lawful residence.

Information last checked: 2026-09-03.