Italy tightens rules for Italian descendants to become citizens
Summary
Italy has made it stricter for people with Italian ancestry to obtain Italian citizenship. Now, applicants must have a parent or grandparent who was an Italian citizen by birth, instead of just an ancestor from after 1861.Key Facts
- Italy has changed its citizenship law for descendants.
- Previously, anyone with an Italian ancestor from after 17 March 1861 could apply.
- Now, applicants need a parent or grandparent who was an Italian citizen by birth.
- The Italian government changed the law to strengthen ties with Italy and prevent passport misuse.
- The number of Italians living abroad went up by 40% from 2014 to 2024.
- At the end of March, there were over 60,000 pending citizenship applications.
- The new rule aims to make consular services more efficient by focusing on those with a real connection to Italy.
- Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated that citizenship still relies on the bloodline principle but now has clearer limits to avoid misuse.
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