Description

The Presidential Decree No. 362 of April 18, 1994, establishes the administrative procedures governing the acquisition, recognition, and loss of Italian citizenship, further refining the provisions of Law No. 91 of February 5, 1992. This decree provides a comprehensive framework for managing citizenship-related matters, outlining the specific processes that individuals must follow to acquire or renounce Italian citizenship.

The decree details the requirements for obtaining citizenship through various means, including by birth, marriage, or naturalization. It also sets forth the procedures for recognizing citizenship for those who may already have a claim under Italian law but need formal acknowledgment. Additionally, the decree addresses the conditions under which Italian citizenship can be lost, specifying the necessary administrative steps for renunciation or automatic forfeiture in certain circumstances.