Italian Citizenship – Extension of the Deadline (Benefit of Law – “Beneficio di Legge”)

Please be informed that, with the entry into force of Law No. 26 of 28 February 2026, converting Decree-Law No. 200/2025 (“milleproroghe”), the deadline for submitting declarations to acquire Italian citizenship by benefit of law, pursuant to Article 1, paragraph 1-ter, of Decree-Law No. 36/2025, has been extended from 31 May 2026 to 31 May 2029.
The extension applies to minors who, as of 24 May 2025, were children of Italian citizens by birth, as defined under Article 3-bis of Law No. 91/1992, and who may acquire Italian citizenship through a formal declaration.
The operational instructions already in force remain unchanged. Interested applicants are invited to submit their requests in accordance with the procedures indicated by the Consulate General on its website.
For further information, please consult the official website or contact the Vital Records Office: statocivile.sanfrancisco@esteri.it