Italy’s 2025 draft budget bill, recently presented by the Government includes an article—Article 106—that introduces a significant change for anyone seeking recognition of Italian Citizenship.
Under Article 106, a new € 600 charge for each applicant payable to the Court will be introduced for legal cases for Italian citizenship recognition in Court. This means that those filing a petition for Citizenship recognition will have to pay this amount, even though the petition is submitted jointly with others at the same proceeding. This is a substantial increase with respect to the current charges that are cumulative and irrespective to the number of claimants.
This provision could have a significant impact, particularly for those seeking recognition as Italian citizens from birth, as it would notably raise the costs of accessing justice in such cases.
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Article 106 is still subject to final approval by the Parliament. If approved, it would come into force on January 1, 2025. Erickson Immigration Group will continue to monitor developments and share updates as more news is available. Please contact your employer or EIG attorney if you have questions about anything we’re reporting above or case-specific questions.