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 (혈통). 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 즉시 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.

카테고리혈통
투자—
수수료(가족)—
소득 / 년—
자산—
최소 체류—
영주권즉시
시민권즉시
취업yes
자격descendants of Italian citizens (restricted since Mar 2025)
세금Citizenship has no tax effect; residence determines tax
기준일2026-10
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