Adult Adoption Naturalisation (Art 9 c.1 lett.e 5y post-adoption)
Citizenship in Italy
- Eligibility
- Art 9 c.1 lett.e Legge 91/1992 — 5-year naturalisation pathway for adults (18+) adopted by Italian. Distinct from IT-ADP-01 (minor automatic Art 3).
- Timeline
- Medium
- Renunciation
- Not required
Example scenarios
ELIGIBLE for IT-ADP-02 5y reduced naturalization Art 9 c.1 lit.e (post-Tajani sub-letter renumbering verification needed). Apply via Prefettura.
Adult adoption legally finalized 2021 by Italian citizen + 5y continuous legal residence post-adoption satisfies Art 9 c.1 lit.e threshold. EUR 250 fee + Modulo B. Oath within 180 days.
NOT ELIGIBLE yet for IT-ADP-02. Must complete 5y continuous post-adoption legal residence. Earliest eligibility 2028.
5y clock starts at adoption date 2023. Pre-adoption residence does NOT count. Continuity of legal residence requires permesso di soggiorno throughout.
NOT IT-ADP-02 — applies IT-ADP-01 (minor adoption automatic Art 3 c.1). Italian citizenship acquired automatically at adoption registration.
Bifurcation by age at adoption: under 18 = Art 3 c.1 automatic (IT-ADP-01); 18+ = Art 9 c.1 lit.e discretionary 5y (IT-ADP-02).
Informational summary compiled from primary legal sources — not legal advice. Citizenship law changes; verify with the competent authority before acting. Last verified 2026-05-25.
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