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…
On February 29, 2024, Ministries of the Interior, Tourism, Foreign Affairs and Labor signed a decree for the implementation of the digital nomad visa. Following almost two years of deliberation by national authorities, a decree has been signed that outlines the criteria for obtaining a digital nomad visa, as well as the process allowing relocation…
What is a consulate? A consulate represents a nation in a foreign country and is responsible for performing services for the citizens of the nation it represents. Furthermore, consulates can perform certain services for the citizens of the country where the consulate is located. The functions of a consulate involve issuing visas and passports, passport…
If you are planning to relocate to Italy to start the citizenship by descent process, there are several steps that you need to take to be able to establish residency in the Italian municipality where you intend to make your application for citizenship. This article will outline everything you need to know about establishing residency, and…
In a previous article that you can find here, we discussed what the A.I.R.E. is and outlined how you can register. Today we will provide a recap, and inform you of an important update regarding A.I.R.E. requirements that affect Italian citizens who plan to live outside Italy for a period longer than 12 months. What…