Citizenship
Italian citizenship
We follow you from start to finish: certificates from Sri Lanka, translations, legalisation and the online application. All in one place.
An application for citizenship by residence needs Italian documents and documents from Sri Lanka, translated and legalised correctly. One mistake means months of extra waiting.
Through our LankaWeb branch in Sri Lanka we obtain birth certificates, police clearance and official translations for you, without you having to travel home. In Italy we check your requirements, prepare the complete file and submit the application.
What we do for you
- Free eligibility check
- Appointment at the Italian Embassy in Colombo
- Police clearance certificate from Sri Lanka
- Birth and marriage certificates
- RGD / Battaramulla translations and Foreign Ministry legalisation
- Sworn Italian translation
- Powers of attorney
- Online application and status tracking
- Application to keep Sri Lankan citizenship
Requirements
- At least 10 years of legal residence in Italy
- Minimum income in the last 3 years: about €8,263 for a single person, €11,362 with a spouse, plus €516 for each dependent child
- B1 level Italian language certificate
- No criminal convictions
Documents to bring
Bring originals and copies. If something is missing, we tell you how to get it.
From Italy
- Residence permit / card
- Passport and identity card
- Tax code / health card
- Income of the last 3 years (730, Modello Unico or CU)
- B1 Italian language certificate
- SPID or login for the online application
From Sri Lanka (we take care of it)
- Birth certificate
- Police clearance certificate
- Marriage certificate, if married
How it works
- 1
Free consultation
Together we check residence years, income and language.
- 2
Documents from Sri Lanka
LankaWeb requests, translates and legalises the certificates for you.
- 3
File and application
We prepare everything and submit the online application to the Ministry of the Interior.
- 4
We follow you until the oath
We monitor the application and answer any requests for additional documents.
Official costs
| Government fee | 250 € |
|---|---|
| Revenue stamp | 16 € |
Government fees and stamps, they may change. We tell you the cost of our service upfront, no surprises.
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep my Sri Lankan citizenship?
Yes, Sri Lanka allows dual citizenship, but you must apply for it. We prepare this application too.
Do I need to travel to Sri Lanka for the certificates?
No. Our LankaWeb branch in Wennappuwa handles certificates, translations and legalisation with your power of attorney.
My income is below the threshold, can I apply?
The income of family members living with you can be added. Come to the office with your tax returns and we will calculate it together.
Clients who did it with us
“Best service.... I have done my italian citizenship process they did it well.... Thank you for the owner Mr Uditha and the staff....”
“Ho svolto la mia pratica di cittadinanza con loro. Hanno fatto un ottimo lavoro. Li consiglio vivamente.”
“I’ve done my citizenship with them, they did it very professionally.”
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Questions about this service?
Message us or visit the office: the first consultation is free.