Disqualified by the Recent Changes to Italian Citizenship? Court Appeals Could Be Your Way Forward Author: Dr. Mark Masi Background of New Italian Citizenship Law On May 23, 2025 the Italian government approved a new law, Law 74/2025 which tightens…
Italian Citizenship Updates DL 36/2025 Author: Dr. Mark Masi The proposed Decree Law-36/ (also referred to as the ‘Tajani Decree’) which went into effect as an “emergency decree” on March 28, 2025 has had a major negative impact for many…
The internet is buzzing with news about the Italian government’s new Ministerial Guidelines regarding recent eligibility changes for Italian citizenship by Descent. ICAP is here to help simplify acquiring Italian citizenship. Understanding Italian Citizenship by Descent Italian citizenship by descent,…
Embarking on the journey to obtain Italian citizenship by descent is an exciting opportunity to reconnect with your roots. However, there are many misconceptions about the process that can make it seem overwhelming or unattainable. Whether you’re worried about generational…
The birth certificate of your Italian ancestor is mandatory in order for you to apply for Italian citizenship by descent. In addition, if your ancestor was married, or returned to Italy and died there, the marriage and death record must…
Understanding the Appointment Dilemma Embarking on an extensive quest spanning several months, you have diligently scoured various online platforms in the hopes of securing an available slot at your designated Italian embassy or consulate. Eagerly anticipating the proverbial green light,…
Preparing your application for Italian citizenship by descent can feel like a daunting event, which indeed it can be, if you do not understand the sequence of steps involved. Proceeding in a stepwise manner can help you gather the needed…
Are you applying for the Italian dual citizenship by descent? Don’t make these common mistakes! In this blog we are going to talk about some of the most common mistakes that people make when applying for the Italian citizenship by…
Under the Italian Law, a woman of Italian descent can only transmit Italian citizenship to her children born after January 1, 1948. (the date on which Italy became a Republic). This applies to the Italian born female in your direct…
If you are in the process of applying for Italian citizenship by descent, or even considering this adventure, you will want to know what updates are in effect. The good news is that the law remains the same, if you…