Legge 19 gennaio 2026 n. 11 — consular centralization to MAECI Roma (operative 01/01/2029)
Citizenship in Italy
- Eligibility
- Legge 19 gennaio 2026 n. 11; GU n. 28 del 04-02-2026; entrata in vigore 19/02/2026; decorrenza regime 1 gennaio 2029. Centralizes all majorenni-residenti-all'estero citizenship-recognition applications to UFFICIO DIRIGENZIALE GENERALE MAECI Roma. Transitional quota 2026-2028: each consulate ≤ 2025 annual completion count (minimum 100/year). EXCLUDED: minors iure sanguinis + naturalizations + beneficio di legge.
- Timeline
- Long
- Renunciation
- Not required
Example scenarios
PRE-2029: existing consolato processing continues. POST-01/01/2029: centralized MAECI Roma processing.
Legge 11/2026 transitional regime 2026-2028 + full centralization from 01/01/2029.
Transitional 2026-2028 quota-based processing at existing consolato. Implementing DM defines transitional quota metrics (pending).
Transitional quota phase pending DM.
Centralized MAECI Roma processing from 01/01/2029. Single central authority replaces 120+ consolato network.
Post-centralization single venue.
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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