PLEASE NOTE – As of July 8th, 2014, per the Law n. 66 April 24th, 2014 and modifications Law n. 89 June 23rd, 2014 art. 5-bis, comma 1 all applications for the recognition of the Italian citizenship Jure Sanguinis (by descent) and Jure Matrimonii (for foreign national whose husband is an Italian citizen married prior to April 27, 1983) are subject to the
PAYMENT OF A € 300 FEE
Anyone over the ago of 18, asking to be recognized as an Italian citizen, is subject to pay the consular fee. The fee is subject to change depending on the exchange rate, the exact amount in US $ can be found in the Fee Table (art.7bis) (LINK).
The Office only accepts payment by Money Order, certified check or Cashier check in US Dollars, to be paid at the Consulate the day of the appointment. The application fee is NON REFUNDABLE, regardless of the outcome of the petition.