Citizenship by Descent (Jure Sanguinis)
Italy citizenship via Italian ancestry (Jure Sanguinis). Law 74/2025 (upheld by the Constitutional Court in March 2026) capped eligibility: applicants generally need a parent or grandparent born in Italy, ending the previous unlimited-generation rule. Narrow exceptions and pending-case rules apply. One of the most sought-after EU passports.
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Key Details
Stay Requirements
Citizenship by descent confers a nationality, which is permanent and carries no physical-presence requirement to retain
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- Generally requires an Italian-born parent or grandparent (Law 74/2025)
- Two-generation cap upheld by the Constitutional Court, March 2026
- Citizenship through Italian ancestry
- Processing time of 24 months
What could change
Changes in immigration laws could affect eligibility criteria for citizenship.
Tax Notes
Italy has a worldwide tax system; however, non-residents are taxed only on Italian-source income. Tax rates vary based on income brackets.
Sources
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