Italy has recently published legislation introducing a significant restructuring of the administrative procedures used to recognize Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis). The reform represents one of the most substantial procedural changes to the system in decades and will ultimately centralize the processing of most citizenship applications submitted from abroad into a single office located…
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On March 11th, 2026, the Constitutional Court held a three-hour hearing for arguments for and against the constitutionality of the Tajani Decree, which put a generational cap on citizenship by descent. In this article, you will find a brief summary of what was said during this important hearing, and in the subsequent press release issued…
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Those who have been following our blog are probably well aware of the Tajani Decree that was codified into law in May 2025, limiting Italian citizenship jure sanguinis to those with Italian parents or grandparents, along with the fact that the Constitutional Court will be reviewing the law in 2026. There is hope, though, for…
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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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Up until August 16, 1992, Italians who took on the citizenship of a foreign country automatically lost Italian citizenship. After this date, those who lost their Italian citizenship are able to reacquire it. In this article, we will cover how this is possible and certain regulations to be aware of. How could Italian citizenship be…
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The Registry of Italian Citizens Residing Abroad, also known as AIRE, is a mandatory registration for all Italian citizens residing outside of Italy. Below, we have answers to some of our most frequently asked questions regarding AIRE. 1. What is AIRE? Established by Law 470/1988, AIRE keeps track of the personal data of Italian citizens…
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On this page you will find the answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Elective Residency Visa, also known as the Retirement Visa, for Italy. Be sure to also read our article on the subject, which you can find here. 1. Is the “Retirement Visa” only for retirees? No, the “Elective Residency Visa,”…
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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 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…
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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…
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I spent quite a long time gathering documents from the U.S. side and originally considered pursuing citizenship through the consulates in the U.S. However, I wanted to move as fast as possible and get to know Italy in a deeper way, so I opted to take the ‘live-in-Italy’ path and moved to Rovigo in May…
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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…
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