Benefits of Italian Citizenship
What are the benefits of having Italian Citizenship?
Italian citizenship provides a wide range of practical benefits. Below is a comprehensive list:
Live, work, and study in any of the 27 EU member states without the need for visas or work permits.
Travel to over 190 countries without a visa or with simplified entry requirements.
Access affordable or free education at universities in Italy and other EU countries as an EU citizen. See how you can save thousands on college education in Europe here.
Automatically acquire EU citizenship, granting rights to move and reside freely across the EU, vote in EU elections, and access diplomatic protections from other EU embassies.
Register with Italy’s National Health System (SSN) for access to healthcare services if residing in Italy.
Use the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) for emergency healthcare in EU countries under the same conditions as local citizens.
Pass Italian citizenship automatically to children under the age of 18, provided their birth is registered with Italian authorities.
Buy property in Italy or other EU countries without restrictions and take advantage of tax incentives for Italian residents.
Start a business and access European trading markets without the restrictions faced by non-EU citizens.
Vote in Italian elections and EU Parliament elections, including when living abroad through AIRE registration.
Face no additional tax obligations unless you establish residency in Italy, which requires spending at least 183 days a year there.
Obtain dual consular protections, using both Italian and EU consulates in third countries for assistance when traveling.
Protect your family’s heritage and create generational benefits, as Italian citizenship is passed automatically to descendants.
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Do I need to speak Italian?
For jure sanguinis applicants (those applying for citizenship through descent), there is no language requirement. However, we encourage learning Italian to better connect with your ancestry and to appreciate and engage with the culture. Plus, Italian is a beautiful language!
For applicants applying through marriage or naturalization, passing a B1 level Italian language exam is required.