This A-Z guide serves to inform on the eligibility and application process for Italian citizenship by descent for those who booked an appointment with an Italian municipality or consulate before March 28, 2025 ( “old rules”). Prior to legislation effective as of May 24, 2025 (Law No. 74/2025), there was no generational limit to claim…
On May 23, 2025, the Italian Parliament converted the Tajani Decree into law (legge n. 74/2025), outlining new eligibility rules concerning the recognition of Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis). The Ministry of the Interior issued a circolare, or memo, on May 28, 2025, which provides the operational instructions on how the law is to be applied. This…
Since the issuance of Decree-Law No. 36/2025 on March 28, 2025, which outlined immediate changes to the eligibility requirements for Italian citizenship by descent jure sanguinis, the Italian Parliament has undergone a review of the decree, its provisions, and discussed changes to the decree. On May 20, 2025, the Chamber of Deputies voted in favor of converting the decree…
An emergency decree (decreto-legge) was approved on March 28, 2025 by the Italian Council of Ministers amending the eligibility rules for recognition of Italian citizenship by descent. The Italian Parliament has 60 days to convert the decree into law, modify it, or reject it. There have been serious concerns regarding the constitutional validity of the decree, which are…
On March 28, 2025, the Italian Council of Ministers approved changes to the rules concerning the recognition of Italian citizenship jure sanguinis proposed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The law decree was published in the Gazzetta Ufficiale outlining new provisions for claiming Italian citizenship by descent. The changes apply to both the administrative and judicial…
What exactly does it entail to apply for Italian citizenship via the Italian courts? In this article, we will outline all the details pertaining to Italian citizenship cases at the Italian courts, including the relevant Italian citizenship laws, requirements, and application procedure. Citizenship by Descent Eligibility The first Italian Citizenship Law (No.555/1912) took effect on…
Living in a foreign country often comes with questions surrounding tax liability and beneficial tax regimes. This article will outline a few of Italy’s flat tax regimes and in what situations you may be eligible to take advantage of them. Tax Residency in Italy When moving to Italy, or simply residing there for a period…
This segment will address a frequently asked question in relation to Italian citizenship by descent applications: Can DNA testing be used to build a citizenship case? Here we will answer that question, as well as explain how a viable citizenship claim is made. Eligibility criteria As a general rule, in order to qualify for Italian citizenship by descent,…
This comprehensive guide will cover the key information and everything you need to know and consider when pursuing Italian citizenship by descent, marriage and residency. It will address the most relevant topics, including: Benefits of Italian citizenship Italian dual citizenship and the EU Citizenship by descent Relevant dates and laws Recent updates Required documents Fees…
There have been some important changes in respect of Italian citizenship by descent (iure sanguinis) applications made by adult applicants, over the age of 18. An amendment to the budget law was passed by the Italian Parliament on December 28, 2024. Articles 634-641, which are contained within this bill, introduced a significant change for anyone applying for Italian…
Legal basis Being an Italian citizen, whether you acquired citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis), by marriage, or by residency, means that you are a citizen of the European Union (EU). According to Article 20 par.1 of the EU Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, “Every person holding the nationality of a member state shall be a citizen…
In order to qualify for Italian citizenship by descent, specific eligibility requirements must be met. Depending under which category you will be applying, your Italian citizenship claim will be made either at an Italian consulate in the United States, a municipality in Italy, or via a court case. In all of these cases, the documentation/vital records you submit are…