An overview of (one) of the reforms introduced. Art. 4 par. 1 Law 91/92 One of the most profound reforms introduced by the recent law 74/2025 on Italian citizenship by descent—often misunderstood or neglected in public commentary—is that children born abroad to an...
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Complete Guide to Italian Residence Permit (Permesso di Soggiorno): Requirements, Costs, and Processing Times 2025
What is a Residence Permit (Permesso di Soggiorno)? The "residence permit" is an official document that authorizes foreign citizens not belonging to the European Union to legally reside in Italy. This document is issued following an administrative procedure, and...
Declaration of Presence in Italy: What Foreigners Must Know
The declaration of presence - dichiarazione di presenza- is a requirement applicable to non-EU citizens travelling to Italy. It replaces the request for a residence permit and confirms, together with the entry visa, the legal status of a foreigner's stay. Not to be...
Law 74/2025 on Italian Dual Citizenship Law: is it Unconstitutional? A Legal Analysis
Law 74/2025 (conversion of Decree Law 36/2025) has introduced profound changes to the Italian citizenship recognition system by descent, imposing new limitations and requirements that exclude millions of people of Italian origin. This article highlights some...
Italian Citizenship by Descent in 2025: What the New Law Means
Italy has officially passed a new citizenship law that drastically changes the rules for jure sanguinis (citizenship by descent). The reform narrows access to Italian citizenship for descendants of Italian emigrants. Here's what you need to know if you're planning to...
Campobasso Court on Italian Dual Citizenship: D.L 36/2025 Not Retroactive
The Court ruled on the applicability ratione temporis and ratione personae of the recent Legislative Decree 36/2025 (not yet converted into law), with which the Government radically modified the conditions for the recognition of citizenship by blood descent. In a...
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