If you’ve been wanting to relocate to Italy, let 2026 be the year you officially start the process. But where do you begin? What are your options for legally residing in the country, where should you choose to live, and what do you need to know ahead of time? We cover these questions and more…
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Last year’s Tajani Decree affecting Italian citizenship by descent tightened regulations for the registration of minor children. Recently, though, there have been a few modifications that have granted longer deadlines. Read on to learn more about the most recent one, affecting minor children born before May 24, 2025. Changes to the registration of minors in…
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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…
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If you have acquired Italian citizenship, and you are residing in italy, you may be wondering about the process to apply for an Italian passport. Where does the application get submitted and what documents are required? Perhaps you have been residing in Italy while applying for Italian citizenship by descent at your local comune or have acquired Italian citizenship…
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This segment will address a frequently asked question in relation to Italian citizenship by descent applications: Can DNA testing be used to build a citizenship case? Here we will answer that question, as well as explain how a viable citizenship claim is made. Eligibility criteria As a general rule, in order to qualify for Italian citizenship by descent,…
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Many Americans find themselves curious about the possibility of relocating to Europe, particularly Italy. This article will serve as a guide on how to move to Italy for Italian citizens, citizens of a European Union country, and non-EU citizens. We will discuss the visa options that are available for those looking to reside long-term in…
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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…
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Being a dual citizen of Italy and another country, whether that be the U.S, or elsewhere, will mean you hold the passports of those two respective countries. This article will explore some of the key points relating to traveling with two passports, and will discuss best practices. Does it matter which passport I use? In…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Once you have determined your eligibility for Italian citizenship by descent, the next step will be to prepare the vital records for your application. You may wonder which documents are required for you to claim Italian citizenship, where to obtain them, and in what format they should be. Vital records are one of the most…
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