Citizenship recognized! What now?
Congratulations! After a favorable ruling and transcription into the Italian civil registers, you are officially an Italian citizen. The natural next step is getting your Italian passport, which gives you free access to more than 187 countries worldwide.
Step 1 — AIRE registration
AIRE (Anagrafe degli Italiani Residenti all'Estero) is the mandatory registry for every Italian citizen living outside Italy. You register with the Italian Consulate that has jurisdiction over your area.
- AIRE registration is required by law
- Deadline: 90 days after taking up residence abroad
- It's free — there is no fee
Step 2 — Booking an appointment at the Consulate
Once you are registered with AIRE, book an appointment at the nearest Italian Consulate to have your passport issued. Appointments are made through the Prenota Online system.
Step 3 — Passport documents
- Completed application form
- 2 recent photos (ICAO standard)
- Valid ID (Brazilian RG or passport)
- Proof of residence in Brazil
- Proof of AIRE registration
- Payment of the consular fee (around €116)
Processing time
Once your documents are submitted, the passport is issued within 15 to 30 days. It is valid for 10 years for adults and 5 years for minors.
What does an Italian passport give you?
🌍 Travel
Free access to more than 187 countries, including the US, Canada, Japan and all of Europe, with no visa required.
🇪🇺 European Union
The right to live, work and study in any of the 27 EU countries without restrictions.