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First operational instructions from the Ministry of the Interior on Italian citizenship following Law 74/2025
On May 29, 2025, Circular 26185 of May 28, 2025, was published by the Ministry of the Interior, providing initial operational instructions for municipal civil registry offices dealing with applications for recognition of Italian citizenship.
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New work visa for Italy individuals with Italian ancestry
Italy has introduced a new work visa for descendants of Italian citizens who are no longer eligible for citizenship by descent. It allows them to live and work in Italy without immigration quotas, with the possibility of applying for citizenship by residency later on.
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Italian citizenship by descent according to the new Law 74/2025
The new Law 74/2025 significantly changes the rules for acquiring Italian citizenship by descent, especially affecting minors and descendants of Italians born abroad. It introduces new requirements for minors to acquire citizenship—whether by birth, adoption, or through parents who gained or regained citizenship through residency or marriage.
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