Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis) has undergone significant reforms between 2025 and 2026. The new legislation introduces generational limits, stricter eligibility requirements, and additional obligations for children born abroad. In this guide, Studio Legale Blu explains what has changed and who can still qualify for Italian citizenship by ancestry. Legal Framework Italian citizenship is […]
The 2025 Budget Law has introduced significant changes regarding the recognition of Italian citizenship iure sanguinis, meaning through descent from Italian ancestors. These updates aim to regulate and standardize procedures both nationally and internationally. Increase in Fees for Applications Submitted Abroad Starting January 1, 2025, Article 1, paragraph 639, of the Budget Law increased the […]
Obtaining Italian citizenship by descent, also known as ius sanguinis (right of blood), is a process that allows descendants of Italian citizens to claim Italian citizenship. This is especially relevant for those whose Italian ancestors emigrated abroad and wish to reconnect with their homeland. Requirements for Obtaining Italian Citizenship by Descent Italian citizenship is passed […]