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 […]
In March 2025, the Italian government introduced a major reform concerning Italian citizenship and ius sanguinis, tightening access for descendants of Italians living abroad.The ius sanguinis principle remains, but it has been redefined: only descendants up to the second generation (those with at least one parent or grandparent born in Italy) are now entitled to […]
Many American citizens with Italian ancestry may be eligible for Italian citizenship through the principle of iure sanguinis (right of blood – Italian Citizenship by Descent). This legal framework allows descendants of Italians to obtain citizenship recognition, provided they meet specific requirements. Who Can Apply? To apply for Italian citizenship iure sanguinis, you must demonstrate: […]
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 […]
De facto cohabitation is a form of recognized union, regulated legislatively in many countries and capable of providing protection and rights to unmarried partners. With the increase in international migration and unions between individuals of different nationalities, international de facto cohabitation has become an increasingly common reality. However, this type of cohabitation involves complex legal […]