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The Italian Citizenship Podcast
The Italian Citizenship Podcast is a project dedicated to the subject of Italian citizenship hosted by Italian attorney, Marco Permunian, head of the US office of Italian Citizenship Assistance and video podcaster known for his video podcast series Not Your Average Globetrotter & dual citizen, R...
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Tajani Decree Under Constitutional Review: What It Could Mean for Citizenship by Descent
The Tajani Decree (Law 74 of 2025) is heading to Italy’s Constitutional Court, with a hearing scheduled for March 11, 2026 that could reshape how Ital...
How to Choose the Right Italian Court for Citizenship by Descent and 1948 Cases
For anyone pursuing Italian citizenship through the courts, knowing which venue has jurisdiction is a required part of the process, and it can affect...
Minor Age Issue Succeses in Italian Courts - Italian Citizenship by Descent
Growing uncertainty around the minor age issue has left many applicants for Italian citizenship by descent wondering whether a parent’s naturalization...
Can’t Get a Consulate Appointment for Italian Citizenship by Descent? Here’s What Can Be Done
Many applicants for Italian citizenship by descent have found themselves blocked by consular appointment shortages, including people who qualified und...
Italian Citizenship for Minors in 2026: Birth Registration Abroad Update
Registering the birth of a minor child born abroad for Italian citizenship has new rules in 2026, including updated timing requirements and fee treatm...
How to Live in Italy Without Italian Citizenship in 2026
Thinking about living in Italy in 2026 but worried you need Italian citizenship to make it possible 🇮🇹✨ Many people are surprised to learn that Itali...
Don't Have Italian Ancestry? Here's How to Live in Italy Anyway
As Italian citizenship by descent continues to change heading into 2026, many people are reassessing how they can legally live in Italy without relyin...
Moving to Europe in 2026 as an Italian or EU Citizen
Italian citizenship and EU citizenship give people the freedom of movement needed for traveling and moving to an EU country as an Italian citizen, yet...
Italian Citizenship NEWS UPDATE New Law Draft Could Help 3rd and 4th Generation Applicants
A newly introduced draft law in the Italian Parliament has put a spotlight on the direction Italian citizenship by descent may take after the earlier...
Breakthrough Ruling on Delays After Italian Citizenship Court Decisions
A recent court action in Verona has drawn attention to delays in the Italian court process and in municipal registrations for people pursuing Italian...
Italian Citizenship Rejection Due to the “Minor Age Issue” – Can You Appeal?
Italian citizenship by descent applicants have recently begun receiving rejection letters from Italian consulates due to the “minor age issue,” even f...
MAJOR UPDATE - A New Procedure For Citizenship by Descent On The Horizon
A major update for Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis) has been approved by the Italian Chamber of Deputies, moving one step closer to bec...
Major Italian Citizenship Case Headed to Supreme Court in January 2026
A landmark moment is approaching for Italian citizenship by descent as Italy’s Supreme Court gets ready to examine the minor age issue and the Tajani...
How to Apply for Italian Citizenship in Court | Part 2
For those pursuing Italian citizenship by descent through the courts, understanding how the legal process works is essential. From electronic filings...
How Do Italian Citizenship Court Cases Work? Filing, Documents and Appeals | Part 1
Many people pursuing Italian citizenship by descent, especially through 1948 cases or other court proceedings, have questions about how the process wo...
Who Still Qualifies Under the Old Rules? – Italian Citizenship by Descent
For individuals pursuing Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis), the key cutoff date of March 28, 2025 determines whether the old rules or th...
Who Still Qualifies Under the Old Rules? – Italian Citizenship by Descent
For individuals pursuing Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis), the key cutoff date of March 28, 2025 determines whether the old rules or th...
Will you have to apply for Italian Citizenship in Rome? Applying in Italy vs The USA in 2025
Confusion has grown around whether pursuing Italian citizenship by descent in Italy remains a real option or if applications must now be handled only...
New Hope from Italian Constitutional Court? Confirms Old Rules are Valid
A recent decision from Italy’s Constitutional Court has clarified the status of the country’s previous rules for obtaining Italian citizenship by desc...
How Moving to Italy Could Cut Your Taxes in Half – Italy’s Fight Against Brain Drain
Italy’s repatriation tax regime was created in response to the long-standing issue of brain drain, aiming to foster a “brain return” by encouraging It...
How to Apply for Italian Citizenship After 2 Years in Italy
A recent change in Italian citizenship law has shortened the residency requirement to two years for those with an Italian parent or grandparent, offer...
Italian Citizenship by Descent 2025 – Who Still Qualifies and What the New Rules Really Mean
With recent changes to Italian citizenship by descent causing widespread uncertainty, many individuals are questioning their current eligibility or wo...
Challenging Italy's New Citizenship Rules The Court of Torino & The Italian Constitutional Court
Italy’s new Italian citizenship by descent rules introduced through the Tajani Decree now limit eligibility to only two generations, restricting recog...
Italian Citizenship Circolare for Minors Abroad – New Rules, Timelines & What It Means for Families
A newly issued circolare discussing Italian citizenship registration for minors abroad has introduced significant updates to the procedure, directly a...
Italian Citizenship by Descent Changes Explained – What Has Unfolded and Where Things Stand Now
A newly released bill from the Italian Parliament on June 6, 2025, could bring major procedural changes to how Italian citizenship by descent applicat...
New Bill Proposes MORE Major Changes to The Italian Citizenship by Descent Process (Jus Sanguinis)
A newly released bill from the Italian Parliament on June 6, 2025, could bring major procedural changes to how Italian citizenship by descent applicat...
1948 Cases After The Tajani Decree: Is It Still Possible To Get Italian Citizenship This Way?
Now that the Tajani Decree is officially the law, a lot of people are asking what this could mean for 1948 cases; those seeking Italian citizenship by...
*Major Update* Finalized Changes to the Tajani Emergency Citizenship Decree
The Italian Chamber of Deputies met on May 20, 2025, to finalize the details of the Tajani emergency decree, bringing some important updates to how It...
Italian Citizenship by Descent: Workarounds for Naturalized Ancestors & Consulate Appointment Issues
If your path to Italian citizenship has been blocked due to an ancestor’s naturalization or the inability to secure a consulate appointment, there are...
What Are the Bills Proposed Alongside the Tajani Italian Citizenship Decree?
There’s a lot happening right now in the world of Italian citizenship, and if you’ve been thinking about applying—whether through Italian citizenship...
Italian Citizenship 2025 Current Rules Explained for Descent, Marriage, 1948 Cases and Minor Issues
Italy’s rules for obtaining Italian citizenship are in a moment of serious transition, and things are moving quickly. Witaliancitizenship #italiandual...
Italian Citizenship by Descent Emergency Decree Amendments Under Discussion in Parliament
Proposed changes to Italy’s March 28 emergency decree are raising questions about the scope of eligibility for Italian citizenship by descent, includi...
Italian Citizenship Decree Being Discussed in Parliament – What Could Change
Italy’s recent emergency decree affecting citizenship by descent has triggered a wave of political and legal debate, raising questions about how it wa...
Can the Tajani 2025 Emergency Decree Be Stopped? How to Challenge This Threat to Italian Citizenship
The Tajani Emergency Law Decree, introduced by Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani, has stirred up a lot of uncertainty for people pursuing Ita...
Major Update: How the 2025 Emergency Decree Impacts Italian Dual Citizenship by Descent Applicants
Significant changes are currently unfolding for individuals pursuing Italian dual citizenship. A newly issued emergency decree from the Italian govern...
Italian Citizenship Language Requirement EXEMPTIONS: New Court Ruling Explained
A recent ruling by the Italian Constitutional Court has introduced exemptions to the B1 Italian language requirement for certain applicants seeking It...
The Minor Issue Overturned Italian Court Grants Citizenship by Descent
A recent Italian citizenship court case in the Court of Appeal in Torino examined a claim for Italian citizenship by descent where the applicant’s Ita...
Upcoming Italian Citizenship Referendum: A Possible Major Change That Could Affect Many
The 2025 Italian budget law has introduced changes that affect the costs of obtaining Italian citizenship by descent, particularly regarding applicati...
Italian Citizenship Cost Updates for Minors in 2025
The 2025 Italian budget law has introduced changes that affect the costs of obtaining Italian citizenship by descent, particularly regarding applicati...
Italian Identification Documents: What You Should Know About Italian ID Cards, Passports, and More
Navigating Italian identification documents is crucial for anyone living in Italy. From the modern plastic ID card and driver’s license to the health...