Italian Citizenship via Ancestry: Eligibility and Exceptions
After Italy tightened its rules on applying for ancestry-based citizenship, the eligibility criteria have become more specific.
According to Italy's current rules, individuals with an Italian parent or grandparent are eligible to apply for ancestry-based, or ius sanguinis, Italian citizenship.
For those born outside Italy, the law is stricter: applicants must have at least one parent or grandparent who holds only Italian citizenship.
No exceptions are mentioned in the new rules.
Author's summary: Italy's citizenship rules now require a direct Italian ancestor.