The decree law, published on March 28th 2025 (link below), and effective as of the same day, introduces significant changes regarding Italian citizenship by descent. Until a clearer interpretation of the text and its related provisions is available, Italian Consulates have been instructed to temporarily suspend appointment bookings for citizenship services and the submission of applications until further notice. No specific guidance has been issued regarding pending applications, but it appears that their evaluation has also been suspended.
Publication on the official Journal > https://www.gazzettaufficiale.it/atto/serie_generale/caricaDettaglioAtto/originario?atto.dataPubblicazioneGazzetta=2025-03-28&atto.codiceRedazionale=25G00049&elenco30giorni=false
One of the main changes introduced by the decree is the centralization of citizenship application processing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. As a result, Consulates will no longer be responsible for evaluating applications for Italian citizenship by descent.
It is important to note that while the decree is already in effect, it must be approved by Parliament and converted into law within 60 days to remain valid. Amendments may occur.
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Article written by Giuditta De Ricco and Greis Muca
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