Perdita per richiesta (Art 11 voluntary renunciation)
Citizenship in Italy
- Eligibility
- Legge 91/1992 Art 11 — voluntary renunciation procedure. Declaration in-person at competent Italian consular office (EXCLUSIVE consular jurisdiction). Three conditions: adult 18+, holds another citizenship, resides abroad. EUR 250 fee. Consulate transmits accertamento to Italian birth Comune for civil-status registration. REVERSIBLE via Art 13 riacquisto (IT-RST-01 all 5 pathways).
- Timeline
- Short
- Renunciation
- Not required
Example scenarios
ELIGIBLE for voluntary renunciation Art 11. Reacquisition via Art 13 available (no permanent bar).
Art 11 voluntary renunciation rare since 1992 dual permission.
BEFORE renouncing: confirm Art 13 reacquisition criteria. Art 11 does NOT trigger Art 13(2) permanent bar.
Art 13 standard reacquisition requires return + 1y residence + declaration.
Procedure: declaration before Italian consul + Ministero dell Interno administrative process.
Procedural steps standard.
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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