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With many changes occurring over the last few months to the Italian citizenship law, it can be difficult to understand the most up-to-date requirements and criteria. These updates have affected citizenship by descent, citizenship by residency, reacquisition, and recognition for minor children of Italian parents. This article will review all the lat...

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Following recent changes to the Italian Citizenship law that took effect on May 24, 2025, many individuals who now find themselves ineligible to apply for Italian citizenship by descent are looking for alternate routes of acquiring Italian citizenship. In fact, this new legislation allows those with Italian ancestry to the second degree (parent or...

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On May 23, 2025, the Tajani Decree (decreto-legge no. 36/2025) was converted into law (legge n. 74/2025), outlining new Italian citizenship by descent guidelines. On May 28, 2025, a circolare, or memo, was issued by the Italian Ministry of the Interior further clarifying the law and explaining how it is to be applied. In this article, we will revie...

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On March 28, 2025, the Italian Council of Ministers approved an emergency decree (decreto-legge) changing the eligibility criteria for Italian citizenship by descent. Now, the decree is being reviewed by the Italian Parliament, and within 60 days from March 28, they can either adopt the decree into law as is, amend it, or reject it. There have been...

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On March 28, 2025, an emergency decree (decreto-legge) was approved by the Italian Council of Ministers, which outlines new eligibility rules concerning the recognition of Italian citizenship by descent. The much-discussed changes have led to countless questions and concerns, leaving many with Italian ancestry wondering if they have a path forward...

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For Italians living abroad in the United States, there’s often a time when you will want to apply for an Italian passport or renew an expired Italian passport. Whether you are an Italian citizen by birth or acquired Italian citizenship by descent or by marriage, the process to apply for passports occurs at your local Italian consulate. This article...

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There are many pathways to Italian citizenship, whether through ancestry, marriage, or residency. You may have considered your eligibility to claim Italian citizenship by descent by assessing your lineage against the criteria and the citizenship law, but found you are ineligible to apply. Alternatively, another avenue for those with Italian ancestr...

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While some Italian citizenship by descent applications are submitted at an Italian consulate, alternatively some must go through a judicial proceeding with a “1948 case”. If you are petitioning the Italian courts for citizenship by descent, you may have questions regarding the legal process, how the case is filed, and if you are able to choose the...

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Italy is always a popular destination for tourism, but in recent years there has been a growing interest from those with Italian ancestry looking to reconnect with their familial heritage. In fact, 2024 was designated as the year of Roots Tourism in Italy, in an effort to attract Italian descendants back to their ancestral land. Italian Citizenship...

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If you’re interested in applying for Italian citizenship by descent, understanding the eligibility requirements is the first crucial step. Recently, there has been an update in how the Italian citizenship law is being interpreted, affecting cases with the so-called “minor age” issue. This article will explain the new developments and changes, how t...

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