Renunciation to Italian citizenship

To formally renounce your Italian citizenship, you must schedule an appointment with the Citizenship Office. Please email cittadinanza.edimburgo@esteri.it, with “Citizenship Renunciation” in the subject line, and attach the following documents in PDF format:

1. Full extract of your Italian birth certificate (Atto integrale di nascita) issued by the Italian Municipality where you were registered at birth.
2. Certificate of British naturalization, apostilled and translated into Italian. The translation must be certified by this Consulate before submission (see HERE).
3. Recent proof of address (not older than three months): utility bill, council tax, bank statement, etc.
4. Valid British passport.
5. Any expired Italian passport or ID (if applicable).
6. Receipt of payment for the €250 fee. This fee cannot be paid at the Consulate and must be made via bank transfer. The bank transfer receipt should include:
   • Beneficiary Account Name: “MINISTERO DELL’INTERNO D.L.C.I. – CITTADINANZA”
   • Beneficiary Address: Via Cavour 6, 00184 ROMA
   • Reason for payment: Citizenship Renunciation, including your name and surname
   • International Bank Account Number (IBAN): IT54D0760103200000000809020
   • Receiving Bank Name: POSTE ITALIANE S.P.A.
   • Receiving Bank BIC/SWIFT code: BPPIITRRXXX

All documents must be submitted in their original form on the day of your appointment.

NOTE: A Consular stamp tax payment (see Consular Fees, Article 4b) is due on the day of the appointment.

Appointments cannot be booked by phone.