Italian Citizenship – ‘Minor Issue’ Doctrine Overruled
July 2026 ruling on the Minor Issue for Italian Citizenship
July 2026 ruling on the Minor Issue for Italian Citizenship
The new 1912 Regulation is now being applied to any Italian citizenship applications that fit the criteria. Read on to see what this means for your application.
Recent Italian court decisions offer a judicial remedy for applicants facing excessive consular delays. If you can prove administrative inaction or a lack of appointment availability, you may be eligible to bypass the consulate entirely.
Information about non-Italians who want to becomes citizens based on having lived in Italy. Includes requirements, timeline and process steps.
More restrictions on obtaining Italian citizenship
The Italian Constitutional Court confirmed that citizenship by descent (Iure Sanguinis) is valid regardless of birthplace or age, allowing many pending cases to move forward under existing rules.
Understand how the new Italian citizenship restrictions affect you.
When is the best time to apply for Italian citizenship by descent through residency?
What does an Italian lawyer have to say about whether you need a lawyer to get your Italian citizenship?
Applying for Italian citizenship in Italy: What to do if you can’t get a consulate appointment.