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Italy Citizenship Knowledge Quiz 2026

Italy has no official civics or knowledge test for citizenship. Most applicants by residence or marriage must instead prove Italian at level B1 and meet residence rules, such as 10 years of legal residence for non-EU citizens. This quiz is a free way to learn about the Constitution, institutions, rights and duties, national symbols and history before you apply and settle into Italian life.

  • Citizenship
  • Italy
  • 80 questions
  • Checked October 11, 2026

Quick answer

There is no time limit. It is run by Ministry of the Interior (applications in Italy); Italian consulates (applicants living abroad). Practise here for free with 80 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 11, 2026.

Read before you practiseStart with the Italy Citizenship Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    How many years of legal residence in Italy does a non-EU citizen usually need before applying for citizenship by residence?
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    Answer: A. 10 years

    Non-EU foreigners can apply after at least 10 years of legal residence in Italy.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    A foreign spouse of an Italian citizen lives in Italy. How long after the marriage can they apply for citizenship?
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    Answer: A. After 2 years of legal residence in Italy

    A spouse living in Italy can apply after two years of legal residence following the marriage or civil union.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    A foreign spouse of an Italian citizen lives abroad. How long after the marriage can they apply?
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    Answer: A. 3 years

    If the couple lives abroad, the spouse can apply three years after the marriage or civil union.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    How do the waiting periods for citizenship by marriage change if the couple has children?
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    Answer: D. They are cut in half

    The two-year and three-year periods are halved if the spouses have children born or adopted together.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    What level of Italian must most applicants for citizenship by marriage or residence prove?
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    Answer: C. B1

    Applicants must show certified knowledge of Italian at level B1 or higher of the Common European Framework.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    Which of these is an accepted certificate of Italian language for citizenship?
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    Answer: D. CILS from the University for Foreigners of Siena

    Accepted certificates include CILS (Siena), CELI (Perugia), Cert.It (Roma Tre) and PLIDA (Dante Alighieri Society).

  7. Question 7 of 25

    What fee (contributo) must be paid with an application for Italian citizenship?
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    Answer: A. €250

    Applications for citizenship by marriage or residence require a contribution of €250.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    When does a person granted citizenship by decree actually become an Italian citizen?
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    Answer: B. From the day after they swear the oath

    Citizenship takes effect from the day after the oath of loyalty (giuramento) is sworn.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    Does Italy have an official civics test for citizenship applicants?
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    Answer: C. No, but most applicants need a B1 Italian certificate

    The official requirements we checked list residence, a B1 language certificate and other conditions, but no civics or knowledge test.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    True or false: to become Italian by marriage while living in Italy, you need at least 10 years of residence.
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    Answer: B. False

    False. A spouse living in Italy can apply after 2 years of legal residence after the marriage, or 1 year if the couple has children.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    What did the 2025 reform (Decree-Law 36/2025, Law 74/2025) mainly change?
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    Answer: B. Citizenship by descent for people born abroad with another citizenship

    Since 2025, people born abroad who hold another citizenship no longer automatically acquire Italian citizenship by descent, except in specific cases.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    According to Article 1 of the Constitution, Italy is a democratic republic founded on what?
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    Answer: C. Labour (work)

    Article 1 says Italy is a democratic republic founded on labour, and that sovereignty belongs to the people.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    When did the Constitution of the Italian Republic come into force?
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    Answer: B. 1 January 1948

    A final provision of the Constitution says it entered into force on 1 January 1948.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    Who signed the Constitution as provisional Head of State on 27 December 1947?
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    Answer: A. Enrico De Nicola

    The Constitution was signed in Rome on 27 December 1947 by Enrico De Nicola, provisional Head of State.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    What does Article 3 say the Republic must do about obstacles to equality?
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    Answer: D. Remove economic and social obstacles that limit freedom and equality

    Article 3 asks the Republic to remove obstacles that prevent the full development of each person and real equality.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    According to Article 5, the Italian Republic is…
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    Answer: B. One and indivisible, and it recognises local self-government

    Article 5 says the Republic is one and indivisible, and it recognises and promotes local autonomy.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    What does Article 6 of the Constitution protect?
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    Answer: B. Linguistic minorities

    Article 6 says the Republic protects linguistic minorities with special measures.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    Which agreements govern relations between the Italian State and the Catholic Church?
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    Answer: A. The Lateran Pacts

    Article 7 names the Lateran Pacts as the basis of relations between the State and the Catholic Church.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    What did the 2022 change to Article 9 of the Constitution add?
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    Answer: A. Protection of the environment, biodiversity and ecosystems

    Since 2022, Article 9 protects the environment, biodiversity and ecosystems, also in the interest of future generations.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    What does Article 11 of the Constitution say about war?
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    Answer: A. Italy rejects war as a means of aggression or to settle international disputes

    Article 11 rejects war as an instrument of aggression and as a way of settling international disputes.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    What does the Constitution say about the death penalty?
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    Answer: A. It is not allowed

    Article 27 says the death penalty is not allowed, and punishments must aim at the re-education of the convicted person.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    According to Article 27, what must punishments aim for?
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    Answer: D. The re-education of the convicted person

    Punishments must not be inhuman and must aim to re-educate the convicted person.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    Which form of the State can never be changed by a constitutional amendment?
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    Answer: B. The republican form

    Article 139 says the republican form of government cannot be the subject of constitutional revision.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    What does one of the Constitution's final provisions forbid?
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    Answer: B. Reorganising the dissolved Fascist party in any form

    Final provision XII forbids the reorganisation, in any form, of the dissolved Fascist party.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    Which right does Article 21 of the Constitution protect?
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    Answer: A. The right to express your thoughts freely in speech, writing and other means

    Article 21 says everyone has the right to express their thoughts freely by speech, writing or any other means.

What to know before the test

  • The official citizenship requirements we checked list residence, a certified B1 Italian language level and other conditions, but no civics or knowledge test.
  • Non-EU citizens can usually apply for citizenship by residence after at least 10 years of legal residence in Italy.
  • A foreign spouse can apply 2 years after the marriage if living in Italy, or 3 years after if living abroad. These periods are halved if the couple has children.
  • Most applicants by marriage or residence must show certified Italian at level B1 or higher, for example a CILS, CELI, Cert.It or PLIDA certificate.
  • An application costs a €250 contribution. Citizenship takes effect from the day after you swear the oath of loyalty (giuramento).
  • Since 2025, people born abroad who hold another citizenship no longer automatically become Italian by descent, except in specific cases.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a citizenship test in Italy?

No. Italy has no official civics or knowledge test for citizenship. Instead, most applicants by residence or marriage must prove Italian at level B1 with an approved certificate, and meet the residence and other rules.

What level of Italian do I need for citizenship?

Level B1 of the Common European Framework or higher, shown with an approved certificate such as CILS, CELI, Cert.It or PLIDA. Some people are exempt, for example holders of an EU long-term residence permit.

How many years must I live in Italy to apply?

Non-EU citizens usually need 10 years of legal residence. Spouses of Italian citizens can apply after 2 years of residence in Italy after the marriage, or 1 year if they have children. Other periods apply to some groups, so check the official rules for your case.

Why practise with this quiz if there is no test?

It helps you learn how Italy is governed, your rights and duties, and the national symbols and history. This is useful for daily life, for your language studies and for the oath, where you promise loyalty to the Republic and its Constitution.

How much does it cost to apply for Italian citizenship?

The application needs a contribution of €250. You may also pay for documents, translations and the language certificate.

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