Marco Permunian is an expert in Italian citizenship law matters residing in Los Angeles, CA and Rovigo, Italy. He received his law degree from the University of Ferrara in Italy and he is currently working for ICA, a leading firm providing dual citizenship services to American Citizens. Marco is a frequent guest speaker at events and conventions on US and Italian dual citizenship.
What They Are, Why They Matter, and How Requirements Can Vary When applying for Italian citizenship or an Italian visa, your documents must often be recognized as legally valid abroad. This is where apostilles, legalizations, and certified translations come into play. These steps can feel confusing — especially because requirements vary depending on the country…
If you are interested in learning more about Italy’s Investor Visa, or have specific questions regarding the process and how it works, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions to keep you better-informed. Read on to learn more. 1. What are the economic advantages, if any? The primary advantage to the Investor Visa…
There has been an important change to the flat tax regime for high-net-worth individuals going into the 2026 year. In this article, we cover what this regime is, what the changes are, and the steps you can take to calling Italy home. What is the flat tax regime? A flat tax is a fixed tax…
There is good news for those with Italian ancestry who are affected by the Tajani Decree that passed as law back in May. If you have Italian descent and the hold the passport of a certain country, then you might be eligible to enter Italy on a work visa outside of the usual quotas. How…
2025 was a year for radical changes to Italian citizenship jure sanguinis. Here at ICA, we have kept you updated with the latest developments via our blog, but the year did not close without one final change. There has been a positive update to the registration of birth certificates for minors born to at least…
Here at Italian Citizenship Assistance, we have spoken frequently of the new changes to the laws regarding citizenship jure sanguinis this past year, as outlined in the Tajani Decree. Individuals of Italian descent who are third generation and beyond were affected by the 2025 changes, with many who decided to challenge the rules set forth…
There have been radical changes to the laws surrounding Italian citizenship by descent in the past year, as we have written about numerous times on our blog and discussed on our podcast. A new bill has now been introduced in parliament that could change matters for those with 3rd and 4th generation Italian ancestors. In…
We have written previously on subjects regarding visas for long-term stay in Italy, including the popular student visa, and the newly introduced digital nomad visa. Another appealing option for high-net-worth individuals is the investor visa, also known as a “golden visa.” Italy is far from the only country to offer this, meaning there are numerous…
There are several reasons why an Italian consulate could reject a citizenship application. One of the main reasons we see here at Italian Citizenship Assistance is due to the “minor age issue,” which has affected many applications in recent years. There are other reasons too, regarding document discrepancies, questions as to the identity of the…
Recently, it was announced that the Italian Constitutional Court would be reviewing certain key aspects of the Tajani Decree, most likely early next year. Now, the Supreme Court too will be examining the Tajani Decree, along with the “minor issue” that has resulted in mixed decisions on Italian citizenship by descent applications for a number…
The newly issued Tajani Decree, which went into effect on March 28. 2025, has received no small amount of news coverage and scrutiny. Recently, the Constitutional Court has been called to review Law 74/2025, which converted the decree into law. Below, we discuss what this means. How the Tajani Decree changed citizenship cases On March…
The conversion of Decree-Law 36/2025 into Law No. 74/2025 on May 24, 2025 opened a new “grace period” for those who lost their Italian citizenship prior to August 16, 1992 to reacquire it through a simple declaration process. This article will break down the new regulations, who is eligible, and the process to complete the reacquisition. Law…