Italy: a second citizenship for global mobility. Italy grants citizenship through naturalisation after about 10 years of legal residence, with a passport that reaches around 189 destinations visa-free. A second nationality is a long-term asset: it widens where you can live, work and travel, and adds a fallback if circumstances at home change.
Naturalisation route. Beyond any investment option, ordinary naturalisation here takes about 10 years of lawful residence, normally with continuity of residence and a clean record. For long-term residents this is the standard path; for an investor it is usually irrelevant, since the passport is granted directly.
Passport and mobility. The passport gives visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to roughly 189 destinations (Henley Passport Index), and as an EU passport it adds full freedom of movement, work and residence across the Union. Strong mobility is the main practical benefit of a second passport; the exact count shifts as treaties change.
What to weigh. Dual citizenship is allowed, so you need not give up your current passport; it does not tax non-resident citizens on worldwide income, so the passport alone creates no tax liability.
What applicants report. There are no first-hand community reports yet for Italy — this section fills in as members share their experience.
Bottom line. Italy suits those willing to build citizenship through residence over time, without giving up their existing nationality. Confirm current programme terms and fees, which change frequently.
Grouped by bank — each applicant type is a row. Colour shows the reported outcome.
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