Deadline previously set for May 31, 2026, Now Extended to May 31, 2029
What Has Changed
With the final conversion of the 2026 Milleproroghe Decree into Law, the original deadline for submitting citizenship declaration for eligible minors born abroad, set for May 31, 2026, has officially been extended to May 31, 2029.
This measure relates to the framework introduced by Decreto-Legge 36/2025, which modified the rules governing citizenship for children born outside Italy to Italian parents. Under the revised system, citizenship is no longer automatically granted at birth in these cases. Instead, a formal declaration of intent must be submitted to the competent authorities (i.e. through the relevant Consulate).
Why This Extension Matters
The new deadline provides 3 additional years for Italian families residing abroad to complete the necessary administrative procedures and secure their children’s citizenship status.
The extension is a crucial safeguard for Italian communities worldwide, particularly in light of administrative backlogs and lengthy consular processing times.
This article was written by Giuditta De Ricco.
