Dual nationality in Italy (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Italian law lets a citizen who acquires a foreign citizenship keep Italian citizenship. Whether naturalisation requires giving up another nationality is still to verify.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Naturalisation: giving up the previous nationalityNationality rules | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Naturalisation: exceptions to giving up the previous nationalityNationality rules | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Voluntarily acquiring a foreign nationalityNationality rules | No loss of nationality [1] |
| Loss of nationality on acquiring a foreign nationality: detailsNationality rules | A citizen who holds, acquires or regains a foreign citizenship keeps Italian citizenship, but may renounce it if resident, or establishing residence, abroad. [1] |
Notes
- The text of Article 9 of Law 91/1992 could not be read from the official portals, so this is not yet verified.
Sources
- Normattiva: LEGGE 5 febbraio 1992, n. 91 - Nuove norme sulla cittadinanza (art. 11) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
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