Citizenship by descent (iure sanguinis) (Cittadinanza per discendenza)
Changes or availability under review — Restricted by Decree-Law 36/2025 (Law 74/2025); CJEU case C-816/26 pending
Citizenship by descent (iure sanguinis) is a residence route in Italy (Καταγωγή). Since Law 74/2025 only if a parent/grandparent held ONLY Italian citizenship, or parent lived 2 yrs in Italy before birth; descendants may naturalise after 2–3 yrs residence. Upheld by Const. Court (63/2026); CJEU referral pending.
Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after άμεσα years. Citizenship can be possible after about 0 years.
How holders are taxed
Citizenship has no tax effect; residence determines tax
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Κατηγορία | Καταγωγή |
|---|---|
| Επένδυση | — |
| Τέλη (οικογένεια) | — |
| Εισόδημα / έτος | — |
| Περιουσία | — |
| Ελάχ. διαμονή | — |
| Μόνιμη διαμονή | άμεσα |
| Ιθαγένεια | άμεσα |
| Εργασία | yes |
| Δικαιούχοι | descendants of Italian citizens (restricted since Mar 2025) |
| Φόρος | Citizenship has no tax effect; residence determines tax |
| Στοιχεία | 2026-10 |
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