Former Italian citizens living abroad now have a renewed opportunity to reclaim their nationality under Law No. 74 of 2025, which introduces a simplified process available until 31 December 2027.
The initiative targets individuals who lost their citizenship before 15 August 1992, including those born in Italy or abroad who lived in the country for at least two consecutive years. Eligibility also depends on how citizenship was lost, such as through voluntary naturalisation in another country or as minors following a parent’s status change.
According to Consul General Chiara Mauri in Melbourne, appointments are widely available and applicants are encouraged to act promptly. “It is an important chance to restore a bond that has never truly been broken,” she said. The process requires booking through the Prenot@mi portal, attending the consulate, and signing a declaration. Applicants must provide documentation proving both prior citizenship and its loss.
Citizenship is restored from the day after the application is submitted, but it is not retroactive and does not extend automatically to descendants. Interested applicants should carefully review requirements and gather documentation early to avoid delays in processing their requests.
