What Are The Disadvantages of Having Italian Dual Citizenship

What are the disadvantages drawbacks and downsides of having Italian dual citizenship

We are often asked if there are any drawbacks to having Italian dual citizenship, so if you are considering applying for an Italian passport, you should be aware of the pros and cons of having Italian dual citizenship. The good news is that there are far more advantages than disadvantages, but it helps to understand […]

How to Obtain the B1 Language Certificate

Guide for B1 certificate for obtaining Italian citizenship by marriage

In December of 2018 the Italian government updated the law regarding the requirements for spouses applying for Italian citizenship through marriage. If you are the spouse of an Italian citizen and are applying for Italian citizenship through residency or marriage, you are now required to obtain a B1 level Italian language certificate or above. Your […]

Reacquisition of Italian Citizenship

Reacquire and reestablish Italian citizenship when renounced

The reacquisition of Italian citizenship is regulated by the Italian government in the provisions of Article 13 of Law No. 91/92. According to Italian law, Italian citizens who naturalized as a citizen of a foreign country before August 15, 1992 renounced their Italian citizenship. This has caused many of these Italian citizens to become upset […]

How to Keep EU Citizenship After Brexit

How to keep EU citizenship and passport after Brexit

Few people in the UK are unaware about Brexit, the result of the public vote from June 2016. The official departure of the UK from the EU occurred on January 31, 2020, but things are currently in a transition period which will end on December 31, 2020. Now that Brexit has been approved and laws […]

Renounced Italian Citizenship – Can I Still Get Italian Dual Citizenship?

Renounced or relinquished Italian citizenship

According to Italian law, Italian citizens who naturalized as a citizen of a foreign country before August 15, 1992 renounced their Italian citizenship whether they were aware of it or not. Therefore, if your Italian born parent, grandparent, great grand parent or great great grand parent naturalized as a citizen of another country between June […]

Gen Z Affordability Index: These are the Cheapest Countries for Gen Z to Live In

Generation Z Affordability Index - These are the cheapes countries for generation z to live in

Move over Millennials, Gen Z are here and they’re getting older. It’s a common misconception that millennials are still young children and are often hounded for not being responsible, being spoiled and failing to think practically. The thing people don’t seem to realize is that the youngest millennial is 24 with the oldest being 37. […]

Obtaining Italian Citizenship by Descent in South Africa

Italian citizenship by descent South Africa

Are you thinking about applying for Italian citizenship within South Africa? It can be an amazing way to connect with your heritage, that of your family, or to broaden your horizons and unlock valuable opportunities for you and your future generations. However, you will need the right paperwork to accompany your citizenship application, and those […]

Italian Traditions You Need to Embrace

Italian Easter traditions

Are you becoming an Italian Citizen? If so, buckle up because life in Italy has some truly wonderful Italian cultural and holiday traditions! It helps to get acquainted with them so you feel more in the loop and so you don’t accidentally upset any of your fellow Italians. Plus, Italian traditions can be fun! Discover […]

Italian Citizenship After Divorce – Everything You Need to Know

How divorce affects obtaining and keeping Italian citizenship

Getting dual Italian citizenship is a great thing that can give you more options for a fruitful life. Not only do you have the chance to live and work in Italy, but you also have access to all the EU and its many opportunities. When you obtain Italian citizenship through marriage, divorce may become a […]

Italian Citizenship by Descent: Are You Eligible?

Are you eligible for Italian citizenship by descent

Italian citizenship by descent, known as Jure Sanguinis, can often be seen as very complicated and difficult to understand. While it is true that there are certainly a number of different factors that can seem mired in the past, this article should help to clear away much of the confusion surrounding the topic. First, let’s […]