Question 1

I was planning to apply through my great-grandparent — can I still?

Accepted Answer

Generally not under the new default rule, unless you filed or booked a confirmed appointment by March 27, 2025, or a parent or grandparent was exclusively Italian (or the two-year parental-residence exception applies). Every case turns on the documents — confirm with the competent Italian consulate.

Question 2

Did the Constitutional Court overturn the reform?

Accepted Answer

No. In Sentenza 63/2026 (decided March 11, 2026), the Court upheld Law 74/2025, including its retroactive reach — it did not strike down any part.

Question 3

How much does an application cost now?

Accepted Answer

The consular application fee for adults is €600 and is non-refundable. That figure rose from €300 via the 2025 Budget Law, which is a separate measure from Law 74/2025.

Question 4

Is there a separate "substantial link" test I have to pass?

Accepted Answer

No standalone discretionary test. The law works through the exclusively-Italian-ascendant rule plus the dual-nationality preclusion — be cautious of marketing that describes a separate "substantial link" application step.

Is my Italian citizenship claim still valid?

Did you file your application — or hold a confirmed consular appointment — by March 27, 2025?