Italian language test for residence and citizenship
Italy tests your language, not a civics question bank: level A2 for the EU long-term residence permit and level B1 for citizenship.
Unlike Germany or the Netherlands, Italy has no public bank of civics questions. What you must prove is your Italian: level A2 to apply for the EU long-term residence permit, and level B1 (a recognised certificate) to apply for citizenship. Prepare with the Italian practice exams and lessons here, and read the culture guide for life in Italy.
Long-term residence permit
Italian at level A2
Citizenship
Italian at level B1, with a certificate from a recognised body
Skills
Reading, listening, writing and speaking
Recognised certificates
Those of the recognised universities and institutes (check the Ministry of the Interior list)
This exam tests your language, so practise the four skills and follow the course.
Full practice exams by level with reading, listening, writing and speaking parts.
Build the language you need, level by level, from A1 up to B1 and beyond.
Short everyday texts, notices and messages
Announcements and short conversations
Short messages, forms and simple letters
Introduce yourself and talk about everyday topics
The Italian language test for the EU long-term residence permit is level A2: what it checks, the four skills, how to find your level and how to prepare with practice exams and lessons.
Citizenship by residence or marriage in Italy requires Italian at level B1 with a recognised certificate: what B1 means, the four skills and how to prepare with practice exams and lessons.
A2 for the long-term residence permit, B1 for citizenship. Check the Ministry of the Interior for the current rules.
Take the Asagno level test and follow the Italian course up to A2 or B1.
Use the Italian practice exams and the reading, listening, writing and speaking practice pages.
Register with the prefecture or with an institute recognised by the Ministry of the Interior or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Not one with a public question bank. For the integration agreement there is a civic training session. The Italian culture guide on Asagno covers the same ground.
Italian practice exams by level, including A2 and B1, with reading, listening, writing and speaking parts.
Rules follow the official sources at the time of writing and change often; always check them before you apply. Asagno is not affiliated with the Italian government or any certifying body.
Courses that build the vocabulary and grammar you need, level by level.