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…
This article will discuss Italian citizenship and under what circumstances it could be lost. It will also highlight some of the key dates and legislation that affect Italian citizenship law, and will provide information that may be of help to you if you are considering (or in the process of) seeking Italian citizenship. Key dates…
This article will highlight some of the steps you can take to speed up the process of applying for Italian citizenship by descent, both at Italian consulates and in Italy. It will also address some key points in terms of application requirements, and provide you with information that can be utilized to ensure your claim…
In a previous podcast and article, that can be found here, we talked about “1948 cases” and the reform in the state’s judicial system according to which a case needs to be presented at the regional court that covers the jurisdiction of the municipality where the applicant’s Italian ancestor was born. In this article we…
This article will explore what happens once you have gained Italian citizenship and plan to live in Italy. It will discuss the process of registering as a resident in Italy and will outline the benefits you can access once you become a resident in Italy. The focus of this article is how to establish residency…
Now that you have Italian citizenship, you might be wondering how you can move to Italy with your family and, indeed, if your non- Italian spouse can claim citizenship. While any minor children are Italian citizens automatically by right of having an Italian citizen parent, your non-Italian spouse, however, has two options: he or she…
In previous articles we have outlined the necessary information and steps to acquire Italian citizenship by descent, by marriage, and by residency. In this article we will explain which parts of the application process can be done online, and which stages will require the applicant to be present in person. Citizenship by descent If you…
Whether you’re applying for an Italian visa or looking to file your application for citizenship by descent from abroad you will need to schedule an appointment at your local Italian consulate. It is recommended that you book an appointment sooner rather than later, as appointment times can often be backed up for months. Booking an…
Many people who pursue Italian citizenship often ask themselves whether dual citizenship will automatically qualify them to pay taxes in Italy. An Italian citizen’s personal income tax liability depends on whether the individual lives in Italy for more than half a year. In other words, if you obtain Italian citizenship and decide to spend more…
If you decide to file your application for Italian citizenship by descent at a municipality in Italy you will need to apply for a specific permit of stay known as Permesso di soggiorno in attesa di cittadinanza, which will allow you to stay in Italy while your citizenship application is being processed. Indeed, in most…
In one of our previous articles we analyzed the reasons why many people, especially in the U.S. qualify for Italian citizenship by descent. Among these are the mass migration waves from Italy to the United States, which occurred starting from the late 1800 and the efficiency of the Italian and U.S. record keeping system, which…