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Italian Citizenship: The Ministry Confirms the Minor Issue Ruling — and Opens a Path for Past Rejections
On August 10, 2026, Italy's Ministero dell'Interno issued Circolare prot. n. 65050/2026, formally instructing comuni, and consular authorities to...
Italian Citizenship Minor Issue: 9 Scenarios to Understand Your Case
The July 2026 Sezioni Unite rulings resolved one specific legal question — but not every family history fits it. Below are nine common scenarios,...
Italian Citizenship: The Minor Issue is Over. A Second Cassazione Ruling Locks In the Precedent
On July 26, 2026, Italy's Corte Suprema di Cassazione, sitting as the Sezioni Unite Civili, published Sentenza n. 24184/2026 — a second decision...
Italian Citizenship and the Minor Issue: The Cassazione Confirms Your Claim May Survive a Parent’s Naturalization
On July 26, 2026, decision n n. 24045/2026, Italy's Corte Suprema di Cassazione, sitting as the Sezioni Unite, published its decision on the...
What Is the EU Entry/Exit System (EES)? Rules, Data & ETIAS Differences (2026)
What is the EES system If you're wondering what is EES system, here is the short answer: the EES system is the European Union's new automated...
Italy Study Visa: Requirements, Costs & How to Apply (2026)
Overview of studying in Italy Italy is a top destination for higher education, attracting thousands of international students each year. If you're...
Do You Need a Visa for Italy? Schengen Rules, Exemptions & the 90/180 Day Rule
Whether you need an Italian visa, a residence permit, or nothing at all depends on your nationality and how long you plan to stay If you're planning...
Italian citizenship by descent: why some jure sanguinis cases were filed “empty” before the €600 fee increase — and why it backfired
Starting in January 2025, the contributo unificato (court fee( for jure sanguinis proceedings rose to €600 per applicant — a substantial jump for...
Italian Citizenship By Descent- Palermo Court, A Consular Waiting List Is Not the Same as No Action
On June 23, 2026, the Tribunal of Palermo issued a ruling that introduces a new and significant argument into the post-reform citizenship debate:...
Elective Residence Permit in Italy: Applying Without a Visa
A recurring issue in Italian immigration practice is whether a foreign national can obtain an elective residence permit while already in Italy, even...
Florence Court on Italian Citizenship: Consular Dysfunction Cannot Be Charged to the Applicant
A recent ruling from the Tribunal of Florence — Specialized Section on Immigration — has taken a different path from the Bologna courts on the...
Buying Property in Italy: 20 Legal & Tax FAQs for Foreigners (2026)
Navigating the Italian real estate market can feel like entering a completely different universe, especially for American, British, and...
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