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Citizenship, Driving License & Life in Italy

Everyone says the speaking test is the hardest part of the B1 Cittadinanza exam. We teach it as the easiest, because it is the only section where you control the direction. Here is what actually happens, and how to prepare for it in English.

Obtaining Italian citizenship by marriage (jure matrimonii) takes between 2 and 6 years total. Learn about the mandatory 1 to 3-year waiting periods after your wedding, the vital records you need to gather, and how to conquer the B1 language exam requirement without wasting time.

CILS exams run back to back in June and July 2026 - the only time all year. July registration opens May 18th. Here is what you need to know before seats fill up.

If you are applying for Italian citizenship, the CILS B1 Cittadinanza is usually the obvious choice. But what if your life in Italy is bigger than just citizenship? Here is when the B1 Standard is actually the smarter exam to take.