Law no. 379 of December 14, 2000 provides for the recognition of Italian citizenship in favor of individuals born and residing in the territories of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire and their descendants who meet the necessary requirements.
The deadline to apply under Law 379/2000 expired on December 19, 2010.
Law no. 124 of March 8, 2006 provides for the recognition of Italian citizenship for compatriots who lost it due to having resided between 1940 and 1947 in Istria, Fiume, and Dalmatia.
The recognition of Italian citizenship based on special laws constitutes an acquisition by benefit of law. Therefore, a parent recognized under such provisions cannot make a declaration of intent to acquire citizenship on behalf of a minor child as provided under Article 4, paragraph 1-bis, of Law no. 91/1992, since the recognized parent is not an Italian citizen by birth.
Last update: 2025/07/03