When applying for Italian citizenship you will often hear words such as consular jurisdictions, naturalization, jure sanguinis, apostille, and comune, to name a few. This article in particular will describe a comune, its workings, and it will also explain its role in applications for Italian citizenship. In essence, a comune is the smallest administrative unit…
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On December 24, 2021, the Italian parliament approved a law (no. 206/2021) which is going to reform the state’s judicial system and bring a number of changes to civil lawsuits, including 1948 cases. In particular, the new provisions set forth in art. 36 of law no.206/2021 became effective on June 22, 2022. These provisions allow…
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The unification of Italy was achieved in stages, with each stage shaping the country’s borders and defining new lines which separated Italy from its neighboring countries. About a century ago, for instance, Italy’s northern regions extended to territories which were previously inhabited by communities who were subject to the Austro-Hungarian empire. Additionally, after World War…
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Many of our articles have provided extensive information about the requirements needed to apply for Italian citizenship by descent and all the stages involved in preparing an application, such as retrieving the vital records required to prove the applicant’s Italian lineage (and amending them, if needed), legalizing the documents with Apostilles and finally translating them…
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If you have always dreamed of living in Italy to discover its picturesque landscapes, art-infused cities and Mediterranean life-style and cuisine, applying for citizenship while living in Italy will sound like a thrilling journey. This article will explain everything you need to know about applying for Italian citizenship while in Italy, be it by descent,…
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Many countries allow for dual citizenship with the United States, including Italy, Ireland, France, Germany and the United Kingdom, to name a few. Notably, every government has its own set of immigration policies and citizenship laws, which in turn shape the eligibility requirements and the conditions one must meet in order to apply for dual…
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A few weeks ago we published an article about applying for Italian citizenship by descent as a family group. In particular, we addressed some of the most frequently asked questions with regards to applying with relatives and we outlined the most common scenarios and the reasons why applying as a group is a cost-effective option.…
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Unlike many of our previous articles which have outlined the different paths towards acquiring Italian citizenship, the eligibility requirements needed to apply and the stages involved in preparing a citizenship application, this article will focus on vital records needed from Italy. Firstly, we will provide you with information regarding the retrieval process per se and…
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When you embark on your journey to Italian citizenship it is not unusual to spark the interest of immediate and non-immediate family members such as siblings, cousins, aunts and uncles. Today’s article is addressed to individuals who wish to apply for Italian citizenship by descent as a group. In particular, the article will answer some…
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Italy is one of the most attractive destinations within the EU for foreigner retirees who wish to spend their golden years abroad. As a matter of fact, Italy is often referred to as the Bel Paese, a neoclassical appellative meaning “beautiful country”, due to its amazing landscapes, mild weather, cultural heritage and some of the…
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Are you looking into applying for Italian citizenship by descent? Are you wondering about the main pathways towards becoming an Italian citizen? If this is the case, you might also be asking yourself what obligations there are to holding dual citizenship. This article will outline a few specific recommendations that you need to follow when…
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An overview of the main pathways and the rules to become an Italian citizen in 2022 Do you have Italian ancestry and have always dreamed of living in Italy as a true Italian citizen? Have you ever imagined traveling to Italy without any time limitations? This article will address the one question that you are…
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