Italy Tightens Citizenship Claims Through Descent

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On March 28, the Italian government tightened the rules for claiming citizenship through jus sanguinis, or bloodline. The law will go to parliament for ratification within 60 days. More changes could be made, but for now, new citizenship applications must meet new requirements. The sudden change affects thousands of people around the world who are hoping or preparing to get an Italian passport. The pizza country’s passport is one of the most coveted and currently the easiest to obtain. Under the new rules, applicants must have at least one Italian parent or grandparent to apply under jus sanguinis.[1]

They must also demonstrate proficiency in Italian, previously only required for naturalization through residency or marriage. The proficiency test is a five-part state exam held several times a year, or a higher level equivalency exam for those who do not live in Italy. Currently, applicants do not have to live in Italy, but must have lived in the country for three years to qualify. Previously, anyone with Italian ancestors who lived after 17 March 1861, when the Kingdom of Italy was founded, was eligible for citizenship. The process took about two years with costs ranging from notary fees and document translation to thousands of dollars to hire a company to do all the work.[2] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Italia Tutup Pintu Klaim Kewarganegaraan Via Kakek-nenek Buyut", www.detik.com., Ahmad Masaul Khoiri, 03 Apr 2025, Diakses pada tanggal 4 April 2025, Link: https://travel.detik.com/travel-news/d-7853721/italia-tutup-pintu-klaim-kewarganegaraan-via-kakek-nenek-buyut?utm_source=detik.com&utm_medium=referral

2. Ibid.