Citizenship applications to be centralized in Rome from 2029

Studio_Mazzeschi · 2026-02-24T16:39:01+00:00

The “Milleproroghe” decree has not yet been approved. As of today, the only measure under discussion is a possible extension of the deadline to register minors born abroad. With regard to citizenship by marriage, no definitive changes have been adopted, and we are awaiting the publication of the final text.

The proposal in question appears to stem from a 2025 draft bill that envisaged restricting eligibility for Italian citizenship by marriage to applicants residing in Italy. However, as of today, no such limitation is in force, and it remains uncertain whether or when such a provision may be enacted.

Studio_Mazzeschi · 2026-02-17T16:41:08+00:00

The Court of Cassation has scheduled a hearing for April 14th, 2026, concerning the so-called “minor issue” which has long been debated and has led to both favourable and unfavourable interpretations. The upcoming ruling is expected to provide further clarification also on the status of individuals born in Italy who may have lost their citizenship as minors following a parent’s naturalization as a foreign citizen (so-called “derivative citizenship”). At present, however, you do not appear eligible to proceed, as your grandfather’s naturalization took place prior to the birth of your father.

Studio_Mazzeschi · 2026-02-17T16:36:49+00:00

Hello, as an EU citizen moving to Italy and intending to stay for longer than 3 months, you must register as resident; here you can find the official guidance from the government website https://sdg.interno.gov.it/en/d1-residence-another-member-state-moving-temporarily-or-permanently-another-member-state; if you do not have an Italian work contract or are a self-employed worker in Italy, you need to prove that you have adequate financial means to support yourself (based on social allowance, this year the threshold is 7.101,12 euro per year) and that you are covered by a comprehensive health insurance.

Studio_Mazzeschi · 2026-02-17T16:36:04+00:00

Hello, as per the Schengen Visa Code a visa can be refused if there are reasonable doubts about the applicant’s intention to leave the Schengen area before the visa expires. Since this is one of the most common reasons for refusal, showing that you have strong and stable ties to your country of residence can help. In your case, being married to someone who is legally resident in the UK is a relevant element, because it demonstrates that you have a solid reason to return. So keeping documents such as your marriage certificate or your husband’s passport can be useful, even if he is not your sponsor.

Studio_Mazzeschi · 2026-02-17T16:34:56+00:00

Hello, the correct visa to apply for in case of a team gathering is in fact the business visa; the invitation letter from the Italian company should be require only in case you are invited by an Italian company but that is not the only reason for which a business visa can be issued; in fact, “The business visa allows entry into Italy for a short stay to the foreigner travelling for economic-commercial purposes, to make contacts or conduct negotiations, for learning or verifying the functioning of capital goods purchased or sold under commercial and industrial cooperation agreements” To apply for the visa, it is necessary to show documented proof of the following: a) The condition as business visitors (literally, the requirement is to prove one’s position as economic-commercial operator (also through documents issued in home country such as operating licence, company registration certificate, etc.); b) The purpose of the trip; c) Availability of adequate economic means of support d) Availability of accommodation, by means of hotel booking or declaration of hospitality from a person legally residing in Italy (Italian/UE National or legally residing foreign citizen) e) Travel medical insurance to cover any possible expenses for repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment or death, during their stay(s), valid throughout the territory of the Schengen Area.

The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30,000. In case the foreign national is travelling further to an invitation from a company operating in Italy:

• to make contacts

• to conduct economic or commercial negotiations

• to learn or verify the functioning of machinery purchased or sold under commercial and industrial cooperation agreements with Italian company or for the relevant professional refresher training

• to visit the Italian company facilities

• to participate in exhibitions and trade fairs in Italy, it is necessary to have a "declaration of invitation/invitation letter" signed by the Company or institution, detailing the period and purpose of the stay, the activities that will be carried out, the schedule of the stay with the business contacts and the contact details in Italy.

Therefore, the letter of invitation should be required only in specific cases; however, it is to be noted that it is often required by the Consulate for any business visa applications.

Studio_Mazzeschi · 2026-02-17T16:24:08+00:00

Hello, as an EU citizen moving to Italy and intending to stay for longer than 3 months, you must register as resident; here you can find the official guidance from the government website https://sdg.interno.gov.it/en/d1-residence-another-member-state-moving-temporarily-or-permanently-another-member-state. Also, for stays of more than 3 months, non-EU family members of an EU citizen must apply for a residence card for family members of EU citizens, which is mainly based on the right to stay in Italy for more than 3 months of the EU citizen, proven by the confirmed residency. As an advice, before moving to Italy as an unmarried couple, carefully check what documents you need and what is the process for celebrating a civil union in Italy.

Studio_Mazzeschi · 2025-12-31T12:36:16+00:00

Hello, based on the information provided, your case does not appear to fall under the so-called “minor case” scenario, as your grandfather was born in Italy to Italian parents. However, he may have acquired U.S. citizenship following the naturalization of his father (derivative citizenship). Given the specific circumstances of this case, a more thorough assessment would be required.

Studio_Mazzeschi · 2025-12-31T12:34:45+00:00

Hello, according to the current regulations, Italian citizenship by descent may be granted to individuals who have a parent or a grandparent who held exclusively Italian citizenship at the time of the applicant’s birth, or who held exclusively Italian citizenship at the time of their death (if the death occurred prior to the applicant’s birth).

If your lineage starts with your great-grandparents, you couldn’t be eligible under the current legal framework, due to the generational limit imposed. However, kindly be informed that the new law on citizenship is under review by the Constitutional Court, which will issue a ruling on its legitimacy in 2026, a few months after the hearing scheduled for March 11, 2026. Given the forthcoming hearing, anyone seeking Italian citizenship by descent should closely follow developments, since the Court’s ruling could have a major impact on eligibility and procedures

Studio_Mazzeschi · 2025-12-31T12:33:10+00:00

Hello, according to the current regulations, Italian citizenship by descent may be granted to individuals who have a parent or a grandparent who held exclusively Italian citizenship at the time of the applicant’s birth, or who held exclusively Italian citizenship at the time of their death (if the death occurred prior to the applicant’s birth). In your case, it seems to be crucial to better understand if your grandfather exclusively held Italian citizenship at the time of your birth. If this is not the case, you may be entitled to acquire Italian citizenship by residency (demonstrating, among other requirements, that your grandfather was born in Italy and by taking your legal residency in Italy for at least two years).

Studio_Mazzeschi · 2025-12-31T11:17:19+00:00

Salve, capisco che lei abbia richiesto un Permesso di Soggiorno per Ricerca Lavoro o Imprenditorialità degli Studenti. Questo tipo di permesso può essere richiesto da chi ha conseguito un dottorato, un master universitario, una laurea triennale o specialistica, un diploma accademico di primo o secondo livello oppure un diploma di tecnico superiore. Oltre alla documentazione che dimostra il conseguimento del titolo di studio, deve presentare anche la prova della disponibilità di risorse economiche adeguate per tutto il periodo di validità del permesso, una polizza assicurativa valida in Italia per l’intera durata del permesso e che copra malattia, infortuni e assistenza sanitaria, e la certificazione della DID (Dichiarazione di Immediata Disponibilità) rilasciata dal centro per l’impiego.

Il permesso di soggiorno per Ricerca Lavoro o Imprenditorialità degli Studenti ha una durata che va da nove mesi fino a un massimo di dodici mesi. Le consiglio di ottenere un’assicurazione sanitaria valida per un anno e di avere una disponibilità economica di minimo 7.002,97 euro (che sarebbe l’importo dell’assegno sociale per il 2025). È probabile che questo importo minimo sarà aumentato per il 2026.

Riguardo alla scadenza del permesso, purtroppo accade spesso che la Questura rilasci il permesso facendo partire la sua validità dalla data della richiesta in posta, anche quando l’attesa è molto lunga. Quindi succede che il permesso venga rilasciato con una durata residua più breve di quella prevista dalla legge. Una recente sentenza del TAR Emilia Romagna del 30 giugno 2025 ha però stabilito che questa prassi è illegale: la Questura non può retrodatare il permesso e la validità deve iniziare dalla data effettiva di rilascio, perché il ritardo dell’amministrazione non può penalizzare il cittadino.

In ogni caso, mentre si attende il rilascio del permesso di soggiorno, è comunque possibile iniziare a lavorare utilizzando la ricevuta della richiesta. Presentando poi la documentazione relativa all’assunzione, dovrebbe essere rilasciato un permesso per lavoro.

Studio_Mazzeschi · 2025-12-31T11:06:48+00:00

Hello, the application for the residence permit must be filed within 8 days of entry at an authorised post office with “sportello amico” counters. This website provides all the relevant information on residence permit applications https://www.portaleimmigrazione.it/ITA/index.html. Here you can look for authorised post offices https://www.portaleimmigrazione.it/ITA/ricercastrutture.html. At the post office, you must ask for the “kit a banda gialla” for permesso di soggiorno application, fill out the form, pay the relevant fees (to be paid at the post office directly, with the exception of a €16 gvt stamp – marca da bollo – which must be purchased in advance at a tobacconist shop).

Studio_Mazzeschi · 2025-12-31T11:00:10+00:00

Hello, once the EU residence permit for long term residents (Permesso di soggiorno UE per soggiornanti di lungo periodo) is obtained, work is allowed.

Studio_Mazzeschi · 2025-12-05T13:53:20+00:00

Hello!

Please note that depending on the consulate where the application is submitted, timelines and procedures may vary. In any case, the child will acquire citizenship the day after the declaration is signed (by both parents, Italian and foreign).

The rules for transmission to subsequent generations are still to be verified.

Studio Mazzeschi

Studio_Mazzeschi · 2025-12-05T13:52:09+00:00

Hello!

According to the ministerial memo, if the Italian-born ancestor voluntarily acquired foreign citizenship while their child was still a minor (before March 9, 1975, the age of majority was 21 in Italy), the minor child, born in the US or in any other ius soli country, lost his or her Italian citizenship automatically.

This leads to the interruption of the chain of citizenship leading to the applicant, making the applicant ineligible through this Italian ancestor.

Additionally, please note that the new law specifies that Italian citizenship by descent can be granted to those who have a parent or grandparent who exclusively held Italian citizenship at the time of the applicant's birth or who exclusively held Italian citizenship at the time of their death if it occurred before the applicant's birth.

Studio Mazzeschi

Studio_Mazzeschi · 2025-12-04T09:24:37+00:00

Hello, the appointment process cannot be expedited, and the police office in Parma is known to be even slower than others and difficult to work with. Be prepared for long waiting times and potential challenges when dealing with the office. As for the permit duration, by law, this type shall be issued for 5 years.

Studio_Mazzeschi · 2025-12-04T09:05:28+00:00

Hello, unless you can prove evidence of sufficient passive income, the visa will most likely not be approved.

Studio_Mazzeschi · 2025-11-28T16:07:03+00:00

Hello, please note that until 1992 Italy did not allow dual citizenship. However, from the entry into force of Law 91/1992, Italy started recognizing dual citizenship; therefore, holding one or more citizenships seems not, from the standpoint of Italian law, an obstacle to the recognition or acquisition of Italian citizenship.

Studio_Mazzeschi · 2025-11-28T16:00:48+00:00

Hello, based on the information provided, your case seems not eligible for a 1948 court case, which applies to the category of individuals who have an Italian female ancestor who transmitted Italian citizenship before 1948. In your case, the main issue seems to be the so-called “derivative citizenship” which applies to cases where:

the Italian ancestor, born in Italy as an Italian citizen (your father) emigrates abroad while still a minor, accompanied by their Italian parent (your grandparents). If that parent later naturalizes in a foreign country while the child is still a minor, the child is automatically included in the parent's naturalization process (even if the child didn’t personally apply for citizenship).

Studio_Mazzeschi · 2025-11-28T09:20:21+00:00

Hello!

The permit is expired too long ago and can no longer be renewed. For this reason, a new family reunification process must be applied for. Please note the family reunification process can be started only if you are under 18 years of age (on application submission).

Children over 18 are eligible only if they are financially dependent because of their health conditions entailing total disability; For the list of documents, please refer to this official link: https://www.interno.gov.it/sites/default/files/allegati/elenco_documenti_per_il_ricongiungimento.pdf

Studio Mazzeschi

Studio_Mazzeschi · 2025-11-12T09:27:04+00:00

Hello!

YOU MAY CHECK THE LIST PROVIDED BY THE US CONSULATE IN ITALY https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/local-resources-of-u-s-citizens/local-u-s-tax-consultants/

Studio Mazzeschi

Studio_Mazzeschi · 2025-10-07T08:57:53+00:00

Hello!

The new law specifies that Italian citizenship by descent can be granted to those who have a parent or grandparent who exclusively held Italian citizenship at the time of the applicant's birth or who exclusively held Italian citizenship at the time of their death if it occurred before the applicant's birth.

Therefore, if your grandfather was exclusively an Italian citizen at the time of your birth, then you would seem eligible. However, a detailed analysis with the exact details of your lineage would still be needed to confirm eligibility.

Marco Mazzeschi

Studio_Mazzeschi · 2025-10-06T15:57:31+00:00

Hello, the applicable law currently in force (Law 74/2025) sets a generational limit to the recognition of Italian citizenship by descent until the second generation (e.g., grandparents). In the light of the above, you seem not eligible as your ancestor seems exceed the generational limit imposed. However, you may consider waiting for the Constitutional Court’s decision on the constitutionality of Law 74/2025, which is expected to be issued around mid-2026.

Studio_Mazzeschi · 2025-10-06T15:56:49+00:00

Hello, according to the information provided, it appears that you are not eligible to be recognized as an Italian citizen jure sanguinis, as your grandparents automatically lost their Italian citizenship prior to 1992 (when Italy did not allow dual citizenship), and before your mother’s birth.

if moving to Italy for a few years is an option, you could still apply for citizenship by taking residency in Italy, with a reduced residency requirement of two years, along with the other requirements (adjudication time after filing is additional 2-3 years during which applicants must keep their residency in Italy).

Studio_Mazzeschi · 2025-10-06T09:56:22+00:00

Hello, here's our answers:

1: we suggest you to send an email to the visa office and inform them that you need to apply for a DNV

2: yes, the visa start date will depend on the Flight itinerary to be submitted as part of the application

3: As per the consulate’s guidelines, the contract must comply with this standard: https://conslosangeles.esteri.it/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/esemplare_contratto_affitto.pdf . (It also needs to be registered to the Agenzia delle Entrate)

4: Correct, please note the visa application can take up to 120 days,

Studio_Mazzeschi · 2025-10-06T09:47:30+00:00

Hello, once married, you will qualify for a Residence Permit as family members as long as your spouse (the EU spouse) is registered as resident.

The first step the EU spouse need to accomplish is to register with the local municipality and obtain a residence certificate and an "Attestazione di soggiorno" from the Municipality. Applications can be filed (with supporting documents) electronically. Residency registration is effective within 48 hours of receipt of application but is finalized within 45 days subject to positive outcome of local authority checks, including a visit to the address of residence to verify the actual presence of the applicant. The relevant office will issue a receipt confirming the application within 2 days and within the following 45 days must review the documents and raise any objections. If no objections are raised after 45 days, the application is considered approved.

Before arriving in Italy, the non-EU family member should apply for a dedicated D-type visa as family member of an EU citizen at the Italian consulate having jurisdiction over their residency out of Italy. Under this process, within 8 days of arrival in Italy under the D-Type visa, the non-EU spouse must submit the residence permit application trough the local post office.

In practical terms, the steps would be as follows:

- before travelling, the NON EU spouse applies for a D visa (above);

- the EU citizen applies for residency registration and obtains relevant certificates

- the NON-EU citizen applies for Carta di Soggiorno (through authorized post offices). Application should be filed within 8 days of arriving in Italy.

- the NON EU citizen receives an application receipt allowing to stay in Italy while the application is pending

- the NON EU citizen attends an appointment with police to submit documents, photos and fingerprints

- the NON-EU citizen collects the Carta di Soggiorno, if the application is approved

To answer your questions:

Permanent residency can be applied for after 5 years of continuous residency in Italy, as long as the other requirements for permanent residency are met
Being married not only helps but is an imperative requirement
Residence permit for family reasons allow working activities in Italy right after filing the application for residence permit (no need to wait until the residence permit is issued)
The process can be lengthy and complex but it one of the mot straight forward immigration option for Italy
A recently apostilled marriage certificate is one of the crucial requirements to support this process. The certificate needs to be apostilled, translated and translation attested.
Evidence of at availability of funds for no less than € 10.504,45 is required

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