New Circular by the Ministero dell’Interno regarding the ‘minor issue’ in Italian citizenship applications on the grounds of ius sanguinis. On 3 October 2024, the Ministero dell’Interno issued new guidelines to the courts, the Italian Consulates and the Comune in relation to applications for Italian citizenship by descent (ius sanguinis) and the interpretation of Law
The Italian government is proposing to hold a Referendum to ask whether the law should be changed to reduce the period of 10 years continous and lawful residence, which is necessary for a non-EU national to be able to apply to become an Italian citizen. The current period of 10 years continuous and lawful residence
The Ministero dell’Interno has issued guidance to the Comune in relation to British citizens, resident in Italy since before 31.12.2020, the end of the Brexit transition period. This Circolare confirms that British citizens are still entitled to obtain a certificate of permanent residence from the Anagrafe (“attestazione di soggiorno permanente“). See below Circolare n. 66/2024
