Re-Acquisition Of Citizenship By Declaration

The latest changes in citizenship law, confirmed almost one year ago, have disrupted the plans of many people.

However, there are still pathways available to reclaim Italian citizenship.
If you previously held Italian citizenship but lost it on or before 15 August 1992, you may be eligible to reacquire it under Article 17 of Law 91/92, as recently amended.

To qualify, you must meet one of the following requirements:
-You were born in Italy,
or
-You have been a resident in Italy for at least two consecutive years.

It goes without saying that you will need to provide documented proof that you meet one of these requirements.
To reacquire citizenship, you must submit an official declaration at your local Italian consulate by 31 December 2027, without exception.
While there is still time to submit such declaration, you may want to act quickly as collecting the required proofs may take longer than expected.

If you need tailored guidance, assistance in obtaining documents from Italian authorities or an initial assessment to verify your eligibility to reclaim Italian citizenship, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

This article does not constitute legal advice, is not exhaustive and is a guidance only.

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