The reform introduced new connection requirements and exceptions.
Official ministry guidance describes exceptions tied to close ascendants holding only Italian citizenship and to a qualifying parent’s residence in Italy before the child’s birth or adoption.
The law also contains provisions affecting minors and applications already filed by specified dates. Exact application posture matters.
Official sources for this guidance
- Citizenship guidance — Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Law No. 74 of 23 May 2025 — Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana
Collect facts before choosing a legal theory.
- Where and when the applicant and each ascendant were born.
- Which citizenships each relevant parent or grandparent held.
- Naturalization dates and whether citizenship was lost before a later birth.
- Residence in Italy and the dates of that residence.
- Any prior filing, appointment, or judicial action relevant to transitional treatment.
Official sources for this guidance
- Citizenship guidance — Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Law No. 74 of 23 May 2025 — Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana
Use the enacted text and current consular guidance.
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Citizenship rules and document instructions can change; confirm the current requirements with the responsible government office before filing.
Official sources for this guidance
- Citizenship guidance — Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Law No. 74 of 23 May 2025 — Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana
Primary sources
Verify before filing
These official sources were used for the factual review. Open the live instructions before ordering a record or submitting an application.
- Citizenship guidanceItalian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Law No. 74 of 23 May 2025Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana