Loss / renunciation
Art 3 c.3 adoption revocation cessation (Art 13(2) permanent bar)
Citizenship in Italy
- Eligibility
- Legge 91/1992 Art 3 c.3 — derivative cittadinanza ceases on adoption revocation (e.g., by court decision). Art 13(2) permanent reacquisition bar applies (text cites c.3; c.4 adopter-fault not explicitly cited — unresolved legal question on parallel applicability). Distinct from Art 14 derivative renunciation on majority (separate procedural framework).
- Timeline
- Short
- Renunciation
- Not required
Example scenarios
Anna · age 15
AUTO-LOST under Art 3 c.3 (minor adoption revocation). Art 13(2) PERMANENT REACQUISITION BAR applies.
Art 3 c.3 cessation = minor adoption revocation due to adopter fault.
James · age 35
NLR-MEDIUM: Art 3 c.3 applies to MINOR adoption only. Adult adoptee post-naturalization revocation unclear in statute.
Adult adoption distinct cessation regime.
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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