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 (Ascendance). 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 immédiat 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.
| Catégorie | Ascendance |
|---|---|
| Investissement | — |
| Frais (famille) | — |
| Revenu / an | — |
| Avoirs | — |
| Séjour min. | — |
| Résidence perm. | immédiat |
| Citoyenneté | immédiat |
| Travail | yes |
| Éligibles | descendants of Italian citizens (restricted since Mar 2025) |
| Impôts | Citizenship has no tax effect; residence determines tax |
| État au | 2026-10 |
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