Italian Citizenship – ‘Minor Issue’ Doctrine Overruled
July 2026 ruling on the Minor Issue for Italian Citizenship
Citizenship
Italian Citizenship – “Minor Rule” 1912 Regulation
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.
Overcoming Consular Delays in Court
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.
Italian Citizenship by Residency (Naturalization)
Information about non-Italians who want to becomes citizens based on having lived in Italy. Includes requirements, timeline and process steps.
Italian Citizenship Jure Sanguinis – Further Restrictions
More restrictions on obtaining Italian citizenship
Italian Constitutional Court sides with Citizenship Applicants
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.
FAQs – New Restrictions on Italian Citizenship
Understand how the new Italian citizenship restrictions affect you.
Italian Citizenship through Residency – Timing
When is the best time to apply for Italian citizenship by descent through residency?
Lawyer needed for Italian Citizenship?
What does an Italian lawyer have to say about whether you need a lawyer to get your Italian citizenship?
Italian Citizenship Via Comune
Applying for Italian citizenship in Italy: What to do if you can’t get a consulate appointment.
Italian Citizenship by Marriage
What are the requirements to apply for Italian citizenship by marriage?