On March 28, 2025, the Italian Government approved a new law (Decreto Legge n. 36/2025) which modifies the Italian citizenship law.

The Italian State will no longer consider individuals of Italian descent born outside of Italy as Italian citizens if they:

c) Do not have a parent who was born in Italy.
d) Do not have a parent who lived in Italy for two years prior to their birth
e) Do not have a grandparent who was born in Italy.

Applications for recognition of citizenship that are documented and submitted by 11:59 PM (Rome time) on March 27, 2025, will still be processed under the previous rules.

Furthermore, the law intervenes in matters related to disputes regarding the determination of statelessness and Italian citizenship, establishing that:

Oaths and testimony are not admissible as evidence;
The applicant for Italian citizenship must provide proof of the absence of grounds for non-acquisition or loss of citizenship as specified by law.

We are closely monitoring the developments and we are here to provide accurate legal counsel and guide you through your options.

How we can help

Jure Sanguinis–Lawsuit in Court

If you have Italian roots, you may qualify for citizenship through jure sanguinis. We assist with court cases for those with a female ancestor who gave birth before 1948. We also handle “Against the Queue” cases and appeals for citizenship denials.

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Italian Citizenship by Marriage or Civil Union

If you are married to an Italian citizen or in a civil union with one, you can apply for citizenship. We fully assist with the application process. We also provide legal support for administrative delays or denials.

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Italian Citizenship by Residence

Foreign nationals who permanently reside in Italy may apply for citizenship if they meet the legal requirements. We assist with application preparation, expediting the process, and handling legal matters.

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