Italian citizenship · after 2025
WHO STILL QUALIFIES
In most cases, Law 74/2025 cut the line of descent after the grandparent. This guide shows where your line stands, which documents to gather and which path to take: the consulate or Italy.
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Checked on October 2026 · Source: Gazzetta Ufficiale
What changed in March 2025
Decree-Law 36/2025, converted into Law 74/2025, stopped automatically recognizing people born outside Italy who hold another citizenship. The exceptions remain: a father, mother, grandfather or grandmother with Italian citizenship only, and applications filed by March 27, 2025.
What we know
- Great-grandchildren, as a rule, are no longer recognized
- Applications filed by March 27, 2025 follow the previous rule
- Children or grandchildren of an Italian-only citizen still qualify
What we don’t know yet
- How the courts will rule on challenges to the law
- How each consulate will organize its queue from now on
- Whether there will be further changes for minor children (Law 199/2025)
Contents
What’s in the guide
- 01What changed: from Decree-Law 36/2025 to Law 74/2025
- 02Pre-check: parent or grandparent, Italian-only citizenship and date
- 03If you applied before March 27, 2025
- 04The line: from your Italian ancestor down to you
- 05Brazilian documents: full-text certificates, apostille and translation
- 06Italian documents: comune certificate and proof of non-naturalization
- 07Path 1: through the consulate
- 08Path 2: residency in Italy
- 09Path 3: through the courts, always with a lawyer
- 10Costs in US dollars: fees, apostilles, translations
- 11Minor children and Law 199/2025
- 12Common mistakes and corrections
- 13Glossary and official sources
- Annex A1Checklist by path
- Annex A2Cost spreadsheet in USD
Guide · PDF · en-US
FIO DIRETO
Italian citizenship after 2025: who still qualifies, which documents to gather and which path to take
Fio Direto team · version October 2026
What’s in the package
- PDF guide, about 90 pages
- Checklist by path, ready to print
- Cost spreadsheet in US dollars, with source and date
- Free updates until October 2027
- Does not include advisory services, translation or document issuance
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Frequently asked questions
Does the guide guarantee I will get citizenship?
No. It is an informational guide: it shows the rule, the source and the paths. The consulate, the comune or the courts decide. For your specific case, talk to a lawyer.
My great-grandfather was Italian. Is it still worth it?
Under the current reading of Law 74/2025, as a rule no, unless the application was filed by March 27, 2025. The guide shows the exceptions and what is still being debated.
How do I get the guide?
Through 2thx: after payment, the link arrives in your e-mail and stays in your library.
What if I change my mind?
You have 14 days to ask for a full refund, no questions asked.
Is this site related to the Udinese football club?
No. udinese-pro.com is only the address. There is no affiliation, license or sponsorship from Udinese Calcio.
Official sources
Where each rule comes from
Gazzetta Ufficiale (Decree-Law 36/2025 and Law 74/2025) · Ministero degli Affari Esteri (esteri.it) · consulates-general of Italy in Brazil · circulars from the Ministero dell'Interno. Each item is listed, with the date it was checked, on the Sources and updates page.
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