Residency for Reclaiming Citizenship

[argentuban]

Because the line was broken when my mom naturalized, I will have to live in Italy for a period of time. The question I have is this - does this mean I cannot leave Italy, or do I just establish residence there? How does this work? Do I have to stay in Italy and not leave for that whole period, even for vacation or to visit family?

[mler]

You can leave for short periods, but that must be up your primary residence.

[argentuban]

OK. Thanks for that. Short periods meaning 2 weeks? 1 week? Etc.

[mler]

Yes. You need residency, but even residents occasionally go on vacation.