Italy Citizenship by Descent (Jure Sanguinis)

Italy · Europe – EU

Citizenship by DescentCitizenship (passport)Discretionary / LimitedAncestry / descentEU accessStrong passport

Min investment: On request
Time to status: 1-3 years
Path to citizenship: Direct (by descent)
Residency requirement: None
Visa-free destinations: 188
Dual citizenship allowed: Yes

Notes for Chinese applicants

MAJOR CHANGE: Law 74/2025 (eff. 24 May 2025) limits claims to 2 generations — you need an Italian-born parent or grandparent. Constitutional Court upheld the reform in Mar 2026. The old unlimited multi-generation route is gone. No investment; requires documented lineage.

About Italy

Healthcare: ★★★★★
Safety: ★★★★★
Cost of living: Moderate
Climate: Mediterranean
China relations: Cordial / neutral

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