Ruling of the Italian Corte di Cassazione no. 13818 of 12 May 2026 establishes a principle of major practical importance for those seeking recognition of Italian citizenship iure sanguinis who tried to book a consular appointment before 27 March 2025 without success....
With judgment no. 63/2026, the Italian Constitutional Court validated the reform of citizenship by descent introduced by Decree-Law no. 36/2025, converted into Law no. 74/2025 (AKA Tajani Decree). A long-awaited, widely debated decision — and, for many of those...
The Case A Syrian family arrived in Italy in 2018 through humanitarian corridors and settled in Trento, where they were immediately granted refugee status. The father began the naturalization process in 2023, having completed the five years of residency required by...
Italian Citizenship by Marriage: Summary of Eligibility, Timeline & Requirements at a glance Italian Citizenship by Marriage Eligibility, Timeline & Requirements Summary Resident in Italy 2 years of legal residency after marriage. Resident Abroad 3 years from the date of marriage/civil union. Family Discount Waiting periods are halved if you have biological or adopted children […]
The Constitutional Court has delivered an initial response to the legitimacy questions brought forward by the Court of Turin regarding the recent changes to the criteria governing the recognition of Italian citizenship through family lineage. A press release issued on...
The Tajani Decree introduced significant changes to the process of recognizing Italian citizenship for minor children born abroad. Throughout 2025, however, a series of legislative amendments extended the original deadlines, giving families more time to complete the...
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