Since 1992, Italy permits multiple citizenships – there’s no legal limit to the number of passports an individual can hold, as long as the other countries also allow it. Having dual citizenship does not force you to renounce any nationality.

Ancestry-Based Citizenship (Jure Sanguinis) – Stricter in 2025

Law No. 74/2025 (May 23, 2025) introduced tighter requirements for citizenship by descent.

• These apply only to new applicants post-March 27, 2025 and don’t affect applications already submitted.

• New criteria: To be eligible as a person born abroad holding another nationality, you must have:

• 1. A parent or grandparent born in Italy, or
  2. A parent (born abroad) who lived for ≥2 consecutive years in Italy before your birth
• This blocks more distant ancestry (e.g., great‑grandparents) from qualifying unless these criteria are met.
• Additionally, descendants must show active engagement (voting, passport renewals, taxes) over time

Retained Rights & Transitions

If you already hold – or had applied for – Italian citizenship by March 27, 2025, you’re “grandfathered in” and your citizenship still remains valid.

Passport & Travel Practicalities

You can hold both your original country passport and an Italian passport—each side honors their holders under the Master Nationality Rule.

Use your Italian passport when traveling into or within Italy/EU, and your other passport elsewhere.

Conclusion

• Italy allows dual (or multiple) citizenship and passports.
• You can also get and retain two Italian passports, provided you have a legitimate reason.
• Your other citizenship/passport remains valid, with no need to renounce.

Italians – and future Italians – can hold dual citizenship, but ancestry-based citizenship is now more restricted. If you already have – or submitted for – Italian citizenship before the March deadline, your status is preserved.

If you wish to know more and discover if you still qualify for your Italian passport: do not hesitate and reach out at ciao@fastrackitaliancitizenship.com

Do not lose your chance to become Italian!