Italian citizenship delayed? Learn when you can challenge administrative silence before the TAR and compel the authorities to decide.
Italian Citizenship Delayed: What if The Process Takes Too long?
Is your Italian citizenship application delayed? If your paperwork has been pending past the legal deadline, you have the right to take legal action against the Italian administration for administrative silence (silenzio dell'Amministrazione). However, the right legal remedy depends heavily on your specific application type—whether by descent (iure sanguinis), marriage, or residency.
What Is Administrative Silence?
The “silence” of the Public Administration (P.A.) refers to a situation in which the administration remains inactive in response to an application submitted by a private party.
