On June 22, 2022, new legislation regarding Citizenship by Descent became effective (art. 36 law 206/2021).
Proceedings for the establishment of Italian citizenship must now be submitted to the District Court where the Court of Appeal of reference for the ancestors’ native town is located.
Court of Venice: the first decision after the new legislation
The Court of Venice has been the quickest to make a decision, in mid-September, after the introduction of the new legislation.
The Italian Judges ruled in favor of a group of South American citizens with Italian-born ancestors and granted them Italian dual citizenship.
So, despite the many changes within Italian citizenship and the legal system overall, judges and courts in Italy continue to grant citizenship. Likewise, MY LAWYER IN ITALY® keeps helping its clients return to the land of their ancestors.
Do you qualify for Italian dual citizenship? We provide a free assessment to find out if you are eligible.
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