Following the approval of Decree 36/2025, the Italian citizenship by Italian court route may become a preferred option for applicants challenging its constitutionality.
The latest Italian citizenship regulations impose stricter limits on jus sanguinis transmission, restricting recognition to children and grandchildren while excluding great-grandchildren and further generations. Applicants must prove that their Italian ancestor held citizenship exclusively at the time of death. However, an exception applies if a parent legally resided in Italy for at least two years before their child’s birth or adoption.
This shift has sparked legal and constitutional debates, with critics arguing that the decree violates fundamental rights under Italian and European law. Legal challenges are expected in the coming years.
As of June 2025, the judicial route is the only available option for obtaining Italian citizenship. While all administrative applications will be centralized within a new governmental body in Italy, the specific procedures and operational framework have yet to be determined.
When was the Judicial Route considered before:
- For 1948 cases of female ancestry, now limited to mothers and grandmothers, judicial proceedings may be necessary.
- It is also an option for those challenging recent legal changes or seeking a faster resolution to their citizenship application.
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What are the costs involved?
The total cost of obtaining Italian citizenship through the judicial process can vary widely. The main factors affecting the cost include:
- Document Retrieval: Searching and collecting necessary documents from Italian ancestors, which may require detailed investigation.
- Certificates: Obtaining and preparing relevant documentation.
- Expert Analysis: Each document is thoroughly reviewed by a specialist to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Rectifications: Corrections in documents for consistency and accuracy.
- Translations: Documents must be translated by a sworn translator to be accepted by Italian courts.
- Apostilles: Legalization of documents for international recognition under the Hague Convention.
- Legal Fees: Attorney fees for lawyers who specialize in the Italian citizenship judicial process, and court fees.
- Advisory Fees: If opting for specialized Italian citizenship services, there will be fees for these services.
As of 2025, applicants pursuing the judicial process for Italian citizenship are required to pay an application fee of €600 per person.
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