{"id":793,"date":"2023-07-18T09:43:22","date_gmt":"2023-07-18T16:43:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/conslosangeles.esteri.it\/?page_id=793"},"modified":"2026-05-29T13:14:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T20:14:43","slug":"citizenship-by-descent","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/conslosangeles.esteri.it\/en\/servizi-consolari-e-visti\/servizi-per-il-cittadino-straniero\/cittadinanza\/citizenship-by-descent\/","title":{"rendered":"Citizenship by Descent “Jure Sanguinis”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Citizenship Office<\/strong>
\nEmail:\u00a0cittadinanza.losangeles@esteri.it<\/a>
\nAree di competenza: Arizona, Sud California, Nevada, New Mexico<\/a><\/p>\n

Law No. 74 of May 23, 2025<\/a>, which converted Decree-Law No. 36 of March 28, 2025<\/a>, with amendments, introduced significant changes to Law No. 91 of February 5, 1992<\/a>.
\nThe principle of transmission of Italian citizenship by descent (iure sanguinis<\/em>) remains in force; however, for those born abroad who hold another citizenship, recognition is now subject to the conditions set forth in the new Article 3-bis of Law No. 91\/1992.<\/p>\n

ATTENTION!<\/strong> <\/span>This procedure is intended exclusively for adult<\/strong><\/span> applicants who wish to acquire Italian citizenship iure sanguinis; for minors<\/strong><\/span>, please consult the page: nascite minorenni<\/a> (only Italian version).<\/p>\n

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Before beginning the application process<\/strong><\/p>\n

Residents of Arizona, Southern California, Nevada, and New Mexico may submit an application for recognition to this Consulate General.<\/p>\n

The applicant must possess a valid document proving their legal permanent residence in the United States of America<\/strong>, within the jurisdiction of this Consulate General.<\/p>\n

Before gathering the necessary documents, we recommend carefully verifying which category your case falls under<\/strong> and following the Consulate\u2019s instructions for scheduling an appointment on the Prenot@mi<\/a> portal.<\/p>\n

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How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n

To apply for citizenship by descent (iure sanguinis), you must schedule an appointment through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation\u2019s portal, prenot@mi<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The appointment is mandatory, personal, and non-transferable.<\/strong> On the day of the appointment, the applicant must NOT go to the Consulate but must mail the application for recognition of citizenship (forms and complete supporting documentation) exclusively by mail<\/strong> to the following address:<\/p>\n

Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles
\n<\/strong>Citizenship Department
\n<\/strong>12424 Wilshire Blvd., Suite #1400,
\nLos Angeles CA 90025<\/p>\n

The appointment date serves as the formal reference for the submission of the application and the initiation of the procedure. The applicant\u2019s physical presence at the Consulate is not required.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Applications submitted spontaneously outside the procedure indicated by the Office will not be considered.<\/p>\n

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Requisiti per il riconoscimento della cittadinanza<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under Law 91\/1992, as amended by Decree-Law 36\/2025, converted into Law 74\/2025, the following persons are recognized as Italian citizens by descent (from birth):<\/p>\n

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  1. The applicant born in Italy to an Italian father or mother (Art. 1 Legge 91\/1992<\/strong>);<\/li>\n
  2. The applicant who holds exclusively Italian citizenship, meaning that they do not and cannot hold any other citizenship (Art.\u00a03-bis comma 1 Legge 91\/1992<\/strong>);<\/li>\n
  3. The applicant has already been recognized as an Italian citizen by 11:59 PM (Rome time) on March 27, 2025 \u2014 either through an administrative procedure or a court case (art.3-bis letters a, a-bis, b Law 91\/1992), or based on an application submitted following an appointment communicated within the 11:59 PM (Rome time) of March 27, 2025;<\/li>\n
  4. The applicant has a parent or grandparent who holds only Italian citizenship or they only held Italian citizenship at the time of their death<\/strong> (Art.3-bis paragraph 1 letter c Law 91\/1992)<\/strong>. Self-declarations regarding the lack of other citizenships are not accepted;<\/li>\n
  5. The applicant who have a parent (including an adoptive parent) who is an Italian citizen and who has been a resident of Italy for at least two consecutive years following the acquisition of Italian citizenship and prior to the date of the child\u2019s birth or adoption (Art. 3-bis, paragraph 1, letter d of Law 91\/1992).<\/strong> Residence in Italy prior to the acquisition of Italian citizenship, nor the residence in Italy of the foreign parent, is relevant.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    It should therefore be noted that a person born abroad<\/strong> to an Italian parent is not automatically an Italian citizen<\/strong>; they are only considered an Italian citizen if at least one of the conditions mentioned above is met.<\/p>\n

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    Required Documentation<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The following documentation must be submitted in full<\/strong>, starting with the ancestor (parent or grandparent born in Italy<\/strong>), even if another close family member has already been recognized as a citizen by another consulate or an Italian municipality:<\/p>\n

    CATEGORY 1:<\/span> a GRANDFATHER or GRANDMOTHER<\/strong> who holds\u2014or held at the time of death – only Italian citizenship (Art. 3-bis, para. 1, subpar. c of Law 91\/1992). CHECK LIST Here<\/a><\/p>\n

    CATEGORY 2:<\/span> a FATHER or MOTHER<\/strong> who holds\u2014or held at the time of death – only Italian citizenship (Art. 3-bis, para. 1, subpar. c of Law 91\/1992). CHECK LIST Here<\/a><\/p>\n

    CATEGORY 3:<\/span> a\u00a0<\/strong>PARENT<\/strong> (including an adoptive parent) who is an Italian citizen (NOT exclusively an Italian citizen) and who has been a resident of Italy for at least TWO CONSECUTIVE YEARS following the acquisition of Italian citizenship and prior to the date of the child\u2019s birth or adoption. CHECK LIST Here<\/a><\/p>\n

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    COST AND PAYMENT METHODS<\/strong><\/p>\n

    It is hereby announced that, pursuant to Article 1, paragraph 639 of the 2025 Budget Law, the\u00a0Consular Fees<\/strong>\u00a0related to applications\u00a0for the recognition of Italian Citizenship<\/strong>\u00a0iure sanguinis<\/em>\u00a0by adult applicants have been increased from 300 to\u00a0600 euros<\/strong> per application.<\/p>\n

    This new fee applies to all applications for Citizenship recognition by descent that will be submitted\u00a0starting from January 1st, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    The fee must be paid at the Consulate the day of the appointment with a cashier\u2019s check or a money order made out to the \u201cConsulate General of Italy \u2013 Los Angeles\u201d.<\/p>\n

    The application fee is\u00a0NON REFUNDABLE<\/span><\/strong>, regardless of the outcome of the petition.<\/p>\n

    Please be aware this office\u00a0will not return<\/strong>\u00a0any original documents to the applicant (except for original certificates of American naturalization\/citizenship). The submitted documentation must be kept in the applicant\u2019s personal file as proof of his\/her Italian citizenship.<\/p>\n

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