There are various pathways through which you can obtain citizenship by descent. However, in respect of the automatic naturalization of female Italian-born ancestors, which means women who involuntarily acquired a foreign citizenship status citizenship status, there are certain laws and specific sets of circumstances that you need to be aware of because they are relevant…
This article will discuss Italian citizenship in relation to purchasing a property in Italy, and will outline some of the advantages and benefits that Italian citizenship brings when buying property in Italy. While it is true that you do not need to be an Italian citizen to be able to buy property in Italy, we…
There has been much discussion recently concerning citizenship by descent cases in the Italian local courts, particularly those with a “minor age” issue. In fact, the trend continues throughout 2024 that most local courts have been approving a majority of these types of cases. This article will explain further details on the situation and the…
Based on recent rulings in the Italian Supreme Court (Corte di Cassazione), a memo (circolare) was created on October 3, 2024 by the Italian Ministry of the Interior outlining a new interpretation of the Italian citizenship law that will be applied going forward to citizenship by descent applications submitted at Italian consulates worldwide and Italian municipalities. According to the memo,…
What are census records? Census records contain specific information about a population that the government gathers in order to provide a snapshot of that population. Census records are collected on a specific date or between a specific date range. The federal U.S. censuses is taken every 10 years, and is used to provide insights about…
A.I.R.E. registration The A.I.R.E. (Registry of Italian Citizens Residing Abroad- Anagrafe degli Italiani Residenti all’Estero) contains the personal details of Italian citizens who live outside of Italy. The A.I.R.E allows the Italian government to hold your information so that, through the Italian consulate in the area where they reside, you can access the services and provisions that you…
This article will discuss what identification and government-issued documents you are eligible for as an Italian citizen. Individuals who have acquired Italian citizenship by descent are entitled to an Italian passport, identity card (carte d’identità), codice fiscale (tax code), and a tessera sanitaria (health card). Italian passport Italian law stipulates that you must carry a…
This article will explore how Italian and EU citizens can access and register with the Italian healthcare system. Italy has one of the best healthcare systems in the word, with some of the highest levels of life expectancy, equity in access, and quality of care. In 2023, CEOWorld Magazine Health Care Index ranked Italy number…
This article will discuss how to apply for an Italian passport via an Italian consulate in the U.S. While there may be slight variations in how each consulate delivers its passport service (it is always advised that you refer to the relevant consulate website for information), generally speaking, the passport application process for Italian consulates…
The benefits of EU citizenship Being an Italian or Irish citizen brings vast benefits, such as being able to live and work in each respective country, as well as access their health and social care services. It also means you are an EU citizen, which affords work, life, and study opportunities within Europe, as well…
Applying via an Italian consulate Once you have gathered, legalized and translated all the required vital records, you are able to submit your application at the Italian consulate that has jurisdiction where you live (a list of consulates in the U.S. can be found here). You will need to first register with the online booking system,…
The Republic of San Marino is one of Europe’s microstates, surrounded by Italy’s Emilia-Romagna and Marche regions. It is one of the oldest republics in the world, dating to 301 AD, and was reputedly founded by a Christian stonemason named Marinus, who was escaping Christian persecution by the Roman Emperor Diocletian. It officially became a…