If a person establishes residence in Italy, their local municipality (Comune) handles recognition of citizenship iure sanguinis (by descent). Once registered in the resident population registry, the foreign applicant may initiate this procedure, which must be completed within 180 days, and submit all documentation from Circular K.28.1/1991.
Key points:
– The applicant must be physically present in Italy. No representative may act on their behalf.
– The Comune sends a certified request via PEC email to the Consulate to obtain the “Non-Renunciation Certificate”.
– The Consulate replies only to the Comune (not tothe individual) via PEC e-mail, provided the request is valid.
– Individuals must not contact the Consulate about cases managed by municipalities or other consular offices, since we do not know about these procedures beyond our responsibilities.