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Upcoming Italian Supreme Court Hearing on Citizenship by Descent
A landmark moment is approaching for thousands of families pursuing Italian citizenship by descent. Italy’s Supreme Court, the Corte di Cassazione, is preparing to issue a unifying judgment that could...
The Italian Passport: Benefits, Eligibility, and Steps to Apply
Among the many advantages of Italian dual citizenship, few are as appealing as the passport itself. Before we explain how to get an Italian passport, it helps to understand why...
Italian Citizenship: Maternal Line Before 1948 and the 1948 Rule
Italian citizenship law allows those of Italian descent to obtain recognition of citizenship, subject to certain conditions. In some cases, people with maternal Italian heritage might be denied based on...
Italian Citizenship by Descent: 8 Steps to Apply
Becoming an Italian citizen is a meaningful way to honor your family’s roots while gaining the benefits of European Union citizenship. But after Law 74/2025 took effect, the rules for...
Renounced Italian Citizenship: Can You Lose Eligibility for Dual Italian Citizenship?
Update (Law 74/2025): As of May 24, 2025, Italy converted Decree-Law 36/2025 into Law 74/2025, which amends Law 91/1992. People born abroad who also hold another citizenship are now presumed...
9 Tips for Finding Italian Ancestry
Legal update (July 2025): Italian citizenship-by-descent rules now focus on parent/grandparent lines and require specific proof (e.g., exclusive Italian citizenship at the relevant time, or a qualifying two-year residence in...
How Long Does It Take to Get Italian Citizenship?
Update (effective May 24, 2025): Italy converted Decree-Law 36/2025 into Law 74/2025. For new jure sanguinis filings, administrative recognition is generally limited to parent/grandparent lines, and those born abroad with...
How to Get an Italian Consulate Appointment
Effective May 24, 2025: Italian citizenship procedures have been substantially modified by Law 74/2025. For new jure sanguinis filings, administrative recognition at consulates is generally limited to parent/grandparent lines. Appointments...
Judgment 142/2025: New Ruling Impacts Italian Citizenship Law
On July 31, 2025, the Italian Constitutional Court issued Judgment No. 142/2025, reaffirming that Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis) is an automatic right acquired at birth when a person...