Everything You Need to Know about the Upcoming ETIAS Visa Waiver
Non-European nationals traveling into the European Union must obtain an ETIAS visa waiver starting mid-2025. This new waiver will make it easier for qualified individuals to travel throughout the Schengen area and act as an added layer of protection for EU citizens. This article will outline everything you need to know about the upcoming European […]
How a Residency Permit Allows Your Spouse to Live with You in the European Union
Legally speaking, Italy, like all other EU countries, fully protects the right for any couple to live together on its territory. However, things get a little complicated if one of the spouses is a foreigner. Usually, if a non-Italian spouse would like to move to the country alongside their citizen significant other, they can only […]
How to Apply for Italian Citizenship by Descent vs. by Marriage
Applying to become a citizen in Italy is not easy. You have to take so many different details into account, gather more than a few documents, and worst of all — you need patience. At least 90% of the time, the process of acquisition can take years. Of course, not all application reviews have the […]
The 5 Ways to Become an Italian Citizen
There are a lot of people curious about whether or not they are eligible to become a citizen of Italy. Traditionally, the only way to become a citizen was to either be born in Italy or to be related or married to an Italian citizen. However, there are several more ways that one can pursue […]
How To Obtain Italian Citizenship by Residency
There are 3 primary ways people can obtain Italian citizenship: By Descent, By Marriage, through Residency. The most common by far and typically the fastest method is by descent (jure sanguinis). However, if you do not qualify by descent and are not married to an Italian citizen, then apply by residency is a less often […]
Complete Guide to 1948 Court Cases
Are you interested in applying for Italian citizenship under Jure Sanguinis, or Italian citizenship by descent? In some cases, you may fall under a circumstance known as a “1948 case“. This can be a confusing route for some individuals who are trying to navigate these policies and understand how the entire application process works. Below, […]
The Differences Between Applying for Italian Citizenship in Italy vs. the Local Italian Consulate
If you determine you are eligible to apply for an Italian citizenship ‘jure sanguinis’ (by descent), you need to decide where you’ll apply. If you chose to apply at your local Italian consulate, you will fall under a consular jurisdiction in which you are legally obligated to apply at your local Italian consulate that has […]
How to Keep EU Citizenship 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 […]
Obtaining Italian Citizenship by Descent in 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 […]
Obtaining Italian Citizenship by Descent in Brazil, Argentina & South America
Applying for Italian Citizenship in Brazil or South America For many South Americans, obtaining Italian citizenship is a real possibility and an opportunity to live and work in Italy or any other country in the European Union. It’s true, applying for Italian citizenship from Brazil is just the same as anywhere else in the world, […]
