Italian citizenship by descent through bloodline. Following the 2025 reform (DL 36/2025, converted to Law 74/2025), new administrative applications are limited to 2 generations: only those with an Italian-born parent or grandparent may apply. Applications filed before March 27, 2025 are processed under the old unlimited rules. The 1948 rule still applies: maternal-line descent before January 1, 1948 requires a court case.
Pre-March 27 2025 applications processed under old rules (no generational limit). Court cases (1948 cases) for maternal line before 1948 cost EUR 600 filing fee. Constitutional Court Judgment 142/2025 upheld the constitutionality of the prior unlimited framework for pending pre-reform questions, but Law 74/2025 remains the current administrative rule for new recognition applications. Wait times at consulates can exceed 2 years due to backlogs.
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