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Italy · Free Guide · Updated July 2026

The Italian Citizenship by Descent Guide

Everything the 2025 reform changed, in plain language: who still qualifies through a parent or grandparent, the three application routes, the paths the new law left open, and how to build a case that wins. Written for families with Italian roots.

2 generations
Parent or grandparent
27 countries
Full EU rights
Law 74/2025
Current framework
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What is inside the guide

  • What Law 74/2025 changed, and the key dates that decide which rules apply to you
  • The two generation test, explained: when a parent or grandparent qualifies you
  • Who still has a live claim in 2026, as a clear eligibility checklist
  • Consulate, municipality, or court: the three routes and which suits your family
  • The doors the reform left open, including the two year naturalisation track
  • The document file you will need, and the €600 government fee explained
  • Straight answers to the questions families ask most

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General information, not legal advice. Eligibility is confirmed only through a formal case review.