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You end withYour citizenship is recognised and you hold an Italian passport.
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Step 1 of 6
First step: Check if you can claim Italian citizenship by descent
Who is this for
People with an Italian-born ancestor who want to claim citizenship by descent (iure sanguinis).
Requirements
An unbroken line of Italian citizenship, proved with civil records. The 2025 reform added limits; read it carefully.
Sources
- Citizenship (Ministero dell'Interno)
- Law 74/2025 (conversion of Decree-Law 36/2025) (Normattiva)
- Law 91/1992 on citizenship (Normattiva)
- Citizenship services abroad (Ministero degli Affari Esteri)
