Former Italian citizens living in Australia who lost their Italian citizenship by becoming Australian citizens before 16 August 1992 may now be eligible to reacquire their Italian citizenship.
Under recent legislative provisions, eligible individuals may submit a declaration of intent to their local Italian Consulate between 1 July 2025 and 31 December 2027.
The process requires an in-person appointment at the Italian Consulate, payment of a €250 consular fee, and the presentation of supporting documentation.
Our office can assist you throughout the entire preparation process, ensuring that your documents are complete, correctly prepared, apostilled, and translated before your consular appointment.
Professional Assistance With Your Application
Preparing the documentation for reacquisition of Italian citizenship can be complex, particularly when documents must be obtained from different countries and prepared according to Italian Consulates requirements.
We provide comprehensive assistance, including:
- Pre-assessment of your documents to confirm eligibility and identify any missing records
- Verification that all documents meet consular requirements before submission
- Apostille of Australian documents required by the Italian authorities
- Certified translations into Italian
- Assistance requesting Italian certificates directly from the relevant Italian municipalities (Comuni)
Our goal is to ensure that your documents are correctly prepared before your consulate appointment, helping to avoid delays or rejection of the application.
Who Is Eligible?
You may be eligible to reacquire your Italian citizenship if:
- You were previously an Italian citizen
- You lost your Italian citizenship before 15 August 1992
- The loss occurred due to naturalisation in another country, such as Australia
- You currently reside within the jurisdiction of an Italian Consulate in Australia
Application Timeline
The period to submit the declaration of intent is strictly limited:
1 July 2025 – 31 December 2027
Applications submitted outside this timeframe will not be accepted.
Required Documentation
Applicants must present original documentation. Documents issued outside Italy may need to be apostilled and translated into Italian.
Birth Certificate
An official birth certificate issued by the Italian municipality where the birth was registered.
If you no longer have this certificate, we can assist in requesting it directly from Italy.
Naturalisation Certificate
Your Australian citizenship certificate, showing the date you became an Australian citizen.
This document usually needs to be apostilled and translated into Italian.
Proof of Identity
A valid identification document, such as:
- Australian passport
- Australian driver’s licence
Proof of Residency
Documentation showing that you reside within the jurisdiction of the Italian Consulate where you will apply.
Historical Residence Certificate (if applicable)
Applicants born outside Italy may need to provide proof that they resided in Italy for at least two years.
Steps to Reacquire Italian Citizenship in Australia
1. Document Review
Before starting the process, we recommend having your documents professionally reviewed to confirm that everything is in order.
Our office can check your records, identify missing documents, and advise on the correct preparation required by the consulate.
2. Obtain Missing Certificates
If necessary, we can request official certificates from Italy, including birth and civil records.
3. Apostille and Translation
Australian documents must normally be:
- Legalised with an Apostille
- Translated into Italian
We can arrange both apostille and certified translation services.
4. Book a Consulate Appointment
Once your documentation is ready, you must book an appointment at your local Italian Consulate for the declaration of intent.
Italian Consulates in Australia include:
- Melbourne
- Sydney
- Perth
- Brisbane
- Adelaide
5. Attend the Consulate Appointment
You will need to attend the appointment in person to:
- Submit your documents
- Sign the declaration of intent
- Pay the €250 consular fee
How We Can Help
AZ Translations regularly assists clients with Italian documentation and consular procedures. We can help simplify the process by:
- Reviewing your documents before submission
- Obtaining certificates from Italy
- Arranging apostilles for Australian documents
- Providing certified Italian translations
- Ensuring your documents meet consular requirements
Preparing the documents correctly before your appointment can significantly reduce delays and complications.
Contact Us
If you believe you may be eligible to reacquire your Italian citizenship, contact us for assistance with preparing your documents.
We will be happy to review your documents and guide you through the preparation process.