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Postal Kit for Italian Residence Permit: What is it and How to Complete It

What is the Postal Kit for Italian residence permit The postal kit for permesso di soggiorno represents the tool for requesting, renewing, or...

The 7 Stages of the Italian Citizenship Procedure

Introduction When applying for Italian citizenship, the Ministry of the Interior provides applicants with an online portal where, under the...

Italian work permit for employees: complete guide (2025)

What is the Italian work permit for employees: an overview The main reason foreigners request a residence permit in Italy is for employment. This...

Italian Citizenship by Descent: Understanding the “Minor Case Issue” in 2025

Introduction If you are a descendant of Italians and planning to apply for citizenship, recent decisions from Italy’s Supreme Court (Corte di...

Buying Property in Italy as a Foreigner – Legal & Tax Guide

Introduction Italy’s charm—its landscapes, lifestyle, and architecture—makes it a dream destination for property buyers. Yet for many, that dream...

Children of Recognized Italian Citizens by Birth: How to Acquire Citizenship if Born Abroad

Introduction The Ministry of the Interior’s circular 2025 n. 12856 provides essential clarifications on the application of the new Article 3-bis of...

Italian Constitutional Court Rejects Changes to Citizenship Rules in Ruling no. 142/2025

On July 31 2025, the Italian Constitutional Court issued a pivotal ruling, decision number 142, which has significant implications for the legal...

Italian Citizenship by Descent and the ‘Minor Case Issue’: The Court of Cassation May Reopen the Door for Thousands of Descendants

Introduction For decades, Italy consistently recognized dual citizenship for individuals born abroad to Italian parents, even if the parent...

Family Visa for Italy: 2024 Changes and 2025 Guide

June 1, 2024, there have been are important changes to the family visa process for non-EU family members who want to join Italian or EU citizens in...

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