In two cases minor children born abroad to a citizen parent who does not automatically transmit citizenship may acquire Italian citizenship:
– FIRST CASE: Article 4, paragraph I-bis (letter a and letter b of Law No. 91/1992 )
– SECOND CASE: Article 1, paragraph I-ter of Decree-Law No. 36/2025 (a temporary provision)
A minor acquiring citizenship under these provisions shall not be deemed a citizen by birth or iure sanguinis. Pursuant to Article 15 of Law No. 91/1992, the minor shall acquire citizenship not as of the date of birth, but from the day following the fulfillment of the legal requirements.
Once the individual has reached the age of majority, they may renounce the Italian citizenship acquired in the above manner, provided that such renunciation does not result in statelessness.
CONTRIBUTION PAYMENT
FOR ALL ACQUISITION OF CITIZENSHIP BY “OPERATION OF LAW”
Pursuant to Article 9-bis of Law No. 91/1992, payment of a contribution of EUR 250 in favor of the Ministry of the Interior is required for each minor. Payment must be made by bank transfer, with any applicable charges borne by the sender:
Beneficiary:
Ministero dell ‘Interno D.L.C.I. Cittadinanza Bank Name:
Poste Italiane S.p.A.
IBAN:
IT54D0760103200000000809020 Payment Reference:
Acquisition of citizenship pursuant to declaration ex Art. 9-bis Law No. 91/1992 and [applicant’s full name]
BIC/SWIFT Codes:
For international transfers: BPPIITRRXXX
For EUROGIRO operations: PIBPITRA
FOR ALL ACQUISITION OF CITIZENSHIP BY “OPERATION OF LAW”, in the event that the minor child has reached the age of majority in the meantime, the procedure shall remain the same, but the declaration must be signed — in the same manner — by the individual concerned, and not by the parents.