The Italian Citizenship Podcast

Italian citizenship by descent applicants have recently begun receiving rejection letters from Italian consulates due to the “minor age issue,” even for cases submitted before the new rules introduced in October 2024. This unexpected wave of denials has left many wondering wha ...

A major update for Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis) has been approved by the Italian Chamber of Deputies, moving one step closer to becoming law. The bill would create a central office in Rome within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to handle all Italian citizenship ...  Show more

A landmark moment is approaching for Italian citizenship by descent as Italy’s Supreme Court gets ready to examine the minor age issue and the Tajani Decree in early 2026. These rulings could impact thousands of jure sanguinis applications by defining whether Italian descendants ...  Show more

For those pursuing Italian citizenship by descent through the courts, understanding how the legal process works is essential. From electronic filings and written briefs to how updates are shared through Italy’s certified PEC system, Italian attorney Marco Permunian explains the t ...  Show more

Many people pursuing Italian citizenship by descent, especially through 1948 cases or other court proceedings, have questions about how the process works in Italy. From electronic filing of petitions to deadlines for submitting documents, appealing negative decisions, and underst ...  Show more