Benefit from the opportunity to reacquire italian citizenship by simple declaration available from July 2025 to December 2027
Decree No. 36/2025, converted into Law No. 74/2025, has introduced a temporary opportunity for those interested in reacquiring Italian citizenship. From July 1st, 2025, to December 31st, 2027, individuals wishing to regain Italian citizenship can submit a declaration at the Italian Consulate abroad or at the Italian municipality, if residing in Italy.
The opportunity to reacquire citizenship through this new simplified procedure is only available to those who were either Italian citizens born in Italy or Italian citizens who had resided in Italy for at least two consecutive years and lost their citizenship before August 16, 1992, in accordance with Articles 8 (paragraphs 1 and 2) and 12 of Law No. 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 lost their citizenship.
What should I do if I meet one of the above requirements?
Applicants are required to demonstrate prior possession of Italian citizenship and its subsequent loss through the specific documentation requested by the Ministerial guidelines and request an appointment with the competent Italian consulate or municipality.
They will then be invited to submit a declaration of intent (specifically drafted and to be submitted in person before an authorized delegate performing civil status functions), along with the payment of a government fee.
In the absence of any impediments, applicants will be declared Italian citizens starting from the day after the declaration.
What if I can’t get an appointment by December 2027?
If you’re trying to book an appointment but the consulate or municipality isn’t responding or has no available dates before the grace period expires, keep evidence of your attempts. Legal action may be an option for you!
Feel free to contact us to ita.citizenship@mazzeschi.it, and we will be happy to assist you with your reacquisition of Italian citizenship.
This article was written by Giuditta De Ricco and Chiara Vignali.
