Law No. 74 opens the door to reacquisition of Italian citizenship
The new Law No. 74 sets an additional “grace period” for those interested in reacquiring Italian citizenship. According to the new regulations, individuals wishing to regain Italian citizenship can submit a declaration before Italian authorities from July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027.
It is important to note that this possibility of reacquisition through a simple declaration is only available to those who were either Italian citizens born in Italy or Italian citizens who had resided in Italy for two consecutive years and lost their citizenship before August 16th, 1992, following articles 8 (paragraphs 1 and 2) and 12 of law 555/1912, therefore under the following conditions:
- naturalization in a foreign country;
- renunciation of Italian citizenship due to involuntary acquisition of foreign citizenship;
- loss of citizenship as a minor due to cohabitation with a parent who has lost his/her citizenship.
What should I do if I meet one of the above requirements?
Applicants are required to follow the Ministry guidelines, submitting a specific declaration of intent (specifically drafted and to be submitted in person in front of a delegate authorized to perform civil status functions) along with the necessary documentation and the payment of a government fee.
Feel free to contact us and we will be happy to assist you with your re-acquisition of Italian citizenship.
This article was written by Giuditta De Ricco and Chiara Vignali.
