Consolato Generale d’Italia
Toronto
RECOGNITION OF ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP - GENERAL GUIDELINES
Please note that the following is intended as a general guideline only and does not necessarily
apply to all cases. Some cases may require further examination. If you have any queries,
please contact us directly.
Unlike Canadian citizenship, Italian citizenship is based primarily on lineage rather than on
place of birth, and it continues to be transferred from one generation to the next provided that the
transfer is not interrupted at any point (i.e. before August 16, 1992, an Italian citizen would
forfeit citizenship automatically when he/she acquired the citizenship of another country).
The process of recognition of Italian citizenship is intended for those who technically are Italian
citizens, but have never been formally recognised or registered as such.
AS A GENERAL RULE, YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR RECOGNITION OF ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP IF:
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you were born in Canada (or in another country that grants citizenship by place of birth);
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your parent/s was/were Italian citizens at the time of your birth (please note that before
January 1, 1948, citizenship could be transferred only through the father, after this date either
parent may transfer it); and,
 you did not acquire the citizenship of another country before August 16, 1992.
Residents of Ontario, Manitoba or NW Territories may submit application in person to this
Consulate General in Toronto or to one of the affiliated Vice Consulates, if they live outside the
Greater Toronto area. If you do not reside within the jurisdiction of this Consulate General,
please contact your local Italian Consulate/Embassy.
Click here for an appointment to submit your application at the Consulate General in Toronto.
N.B. Some restrictions may apply and additional documentation may be required.
For further information:
Telephone number: 416-977-1566 (telephone service is available Mon. - Fri. from 9 am to 1 pm)
E-mail:
ancip.toronto@esteri.it
Web-page:
www.constoronto.esteri.it
Consolato Generale d’Italia - Toronto
APPLICATION FOR RECOGNITION OF ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP
APPLICANT
Surname and given name(s) __________________________________________________________________
(maiden name for married women)
Place of birth _________________________________________ Date of birth _________________________
(city and country)
(dd/mm/yy)
Address ____________________________________________________ City _________________________
Postal Code ___________ Tel. (
) ______________ E-mail ___________________________________
Marital status ________________________________Profession ____________________________________
(single, married, divorced, widowed)
Education________________________________________________________________________________
SPOUSE (if applicable)
Surname and given name(s) ___________________________________________________________________
(maiden name for married women)
Marital status prior to present marriage __________________________________________________________
(single, married, divorced, widowed)
Place of birth _________________________________________ Date of birth __________________________
(city and country)
(dd/mm/yy)
Citizenship _____________________________ as of ____________________ ( date of naturalization, if applicable)
Father __________________________________ Mother _________________________________________
(maiden name and given name)
Last place of residence in Italy ________________________________________________________________
FATHER
Surname and given name(s) __________________________________________________________________
Marital status prior to present marriage _________________________________________________________
(single, married, divorced, widowed)
Place of birth ________________________________________ Date of birth __________________________
(city and country)
(dd/mm/yy)
Citizenship __________________________________ as of ________________ (date of naturalization, if applicable)
Son of __________________________________ and ______________________________________________
( maiden name and given name)
Last place of residence in Italy _________________________________________________________________
MOTHER
Maiden name and given name(s) ____________________________________________________________
Marital status prior to present marriage ________________________________________________________
(single, married, divorced, widowed)
Place of birth _______________________________________ Date of birth __________________________
(city and country)
(dd/mm/yy)
Citizenship ___________________________________ as of ______________ ( date of naturalization, if applicable)
Daughter of _________________________________ and _________________________________________
(maiden name and given name)
Last place of residence in Italy _______________________________________________________________
I am aware that a non-refundable fee will be charged at the time of application.
Date______________________________
Signature________________________________
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
PARENTS WHO NATURALIZED CANADIAN
PARENTS WHO DID NOT NATURALIZE CANADIAN
(original documents + 1 photocopy)
(please ensure that all surnames and dates on Canadian
documents are correct)
(original documents + 1 photocopy)
(please ensure that all surnames and dates on Canadian
documents are correct)
All available passports since arrival in Canada
or “Certificato di trascorso possesso della
cittadinanza italiana” 1
Italian passports (valid or expired) or
“Certificato di trascorso possesso della
cittadinanza italiana” 1
Canadian residency permit
(legal size original "Landed Immigrant") and
“No record letter” (document must include
married and maiden last names for women
who are married).
Certificate of Canadian Citizenship
(long form indicating day, month and year of
naturalization) or “Search Letter” 4
Marriage certificate 2 (issued by the Italian City
Hall where the marriage was registered) or
or “Certified copy of registration of marriage”3 8”X14” (if married in Ontario)(original document will
be kept on file and a legalization fee will be charged)
“Certified copy of registration of death” 3 - 8”X14”
(original document will be kept on file and a legalization
fee will be charged)
Marriage certificate 2 (issued by the Italian City
Hall where the marriage was registered) or
“Certified copy of registration of marriage”3 8”X14” (if married in Ontario)(original document will
be kept on file and a legalization fee will be charged)
“Certified copy of registration of death” 3- 8”X14”
(original document will be kept on file and a legalization
fee will be charged)
Copy of the other parent’s birth certificate
Copy of the other parent’s birth certificate
APPLICANT
(original documents will be kept on file and a legalization fee will be charged for each)
(please ensure that all surnames and dates on Canadian documents are correct)
Birth certificate (if born in Ontario – “Certified Copy of Registration of Birth” 3 - 8”x14” )
Marriage certificate (if married in Ontario – “Certified Copy of Registration of Marriage” 3 – 8”x14”)
Birth certificate of children (if born in Ontario and under 18 – “Certified Copy of Registration of Birth” 3 – 8”x14”)
Valid photo ID (Canadian passport or driver’s license)
Copy of birth certificate of spouse (if married)
NOTES:
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Issued by the Italian City Hall of last place of residency in Italy (www.comuni.it).
If the marriage was never registered in Italy.
Issued by the Registrar General of Ontario (www.serviceontario.ca).
Issued by the Court of Canadian Citizenship (www.cic.gc.ca).