This guide on the 7 processing stages applies exclusively to applications for Italian citizenship by residence (naturalization) or marriage. Please note that it does not apply to citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis). Introduction When applying for Italian...
Introduction If you are a descendant of Italians and planning to apply for citizenship, recent decisions from Italy’s Supreme Court (Corte di Cassazione) may directly affect your case. In 2023–2024, the Court reopened an old debate about whether children automatically...
On July 31 2025, the Italian Constitutional Court issued a pivotal ruling, decision number 142, which has significant implications for the legal framework governing Italian citizenship, especially regarding the transmission of citizenship by descent, known as ius...
Introduction For decades, Italy consistently recognized dual citizenship for individuals born abroad to Italian parents, even if the parent later naturalized in another country. However, in a significant legal shift, the Supreme Court of Cassation has recently...
If you’re considering applying for Italian citizenship by marriage, it’s essential to understand why acting now is more important than ever. In March 2025, the Italian government announced the introduction of a legislative reform to amend Law no. 91/1992 on...
The Specialized Section for Immigration, International Protection, and Free Movement of EU Citizens at the Tribunal of Turin has expressed serious doubts regarding the constitutionality of the recent Italian law concerning the recognition of...
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