IT-AR Accordo di Cittadinanza 1971 + Protocolo Adicional 2005 (sospensione mechanism)
Citizenship in Italy
- Eligibility
- IT-AR Accordo di Cittadinanza 1971 + Protocolo Adicional 2005 (NOT IN FORCE Italian-side) — 1971 Accordo (Legge 282/1973) governs IT-AR dual citizenship. Protocolo 2005 SIGNED but NOT RATIFIED by Italy: Argentina deposited notification Nota DITRA 130/07 02/05/2007; Italy NEVER reciprocated as of 2026-05-25. Per cancilleria.gob.ar treaty database "No está en vigor". Argentine Ley 26.228 has NO Italian counterpart law. Operational implication: Art 2 jurisdiction + Art 3 political-rights modifications NOT operative on Italian side.
- Timeline
- Medium
- Renunciation
- Not required
Example scenarios
ELIGIBLE for Italian naturalization Art 9 c.1 lit.f (10y standard); IT-AR Accordo 1971+Protocolo 2005 guarantees Argentine citizenship retention.
10y residence satisfies Art 9 c.1 lit.f. Bilateral Accordo Art 1 prohibits Italian renunciation requirement.
ELIGIBLE for Argentine naturalization without losing Italian citizenship per Legge 91/1992 Art 11 + IT-AR Accordo 1971 Art 1.
Italian citizens since 1992 do NOT auto-lose Italian on foreign acquisition. Bilateral framework reinforces.
ELIGIBLE for Art 5 retroactive opt-in declaration before competent registry to formally conserve dual status under Accordo framework.
Art 5 Accordo provides opt-in for persons who acquired second nationality before bilateral framework entered force.
Informational summary compiled from primary legal sources — not legal advice. Citizenship law changes; verify with the competent authority before acting. Last verified 2026-05-25.
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