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Buying property in Italy: 10 legal pitfalls foreign buyers must avoid
Buying property in Italy as a non-resident is far more legally complex than in many other Western countries. Italians grow up understanding the...
Do You Need a Lawyer to Buy a House in Italy? (If You Are a Foreigner, It Is Highly Advisable)
Italy is consistently ranked among the top destinations in the world for foreign real estate investment. The combination of breathtaking landscapes,...
Updates to Minor Children’s Registration for Italian Citizenship
The Tajani Decree introduced significant changes to the process of recognizing Italian citizenship for minor children born abroad. Throughout 2025,...
Permesso di Soggiorno Processing Time 2026: How Long Does it Take?
Waiting for an Italian residence permit (permesso di soggiorno) can be a frustrating experience. In 2026, administrative delays and high demand...
Italian Residence Permit (Permesso di Soggiorno) Renewal: Complete Guide to Required Documents (2026, with infographic)
Documents for residence permit renewal What are the documents for the renewal of a residence permit? Depending on the type of permit you hold, you...
Applying for a Residence Permit (Permesso di Soggiorno) in Italy? Here Are the Documents You Need
Before looking at the specific documents required for each type of residence permit, keep in mind that some documents are mandatory in every case....
Italian Citizenship by Descent: Campobasso Court Challenges the 2025 Reform (February 2026 Update)
On 5 February 2026, the Specialized Immigration Section of the Tribunal of Campobasso issued a significant order in the field of Italian citizenship...
Italian Citizenship by Descent Recognition: A Major Reform Reshapes the System from 2029
Italy approves a new centralized model for Ius sanguinis applications On 14 January 2026, Italy completed the legislative process for a reform that...
How to Respond to a Preavviso di Rigetto: Defending Your Italian Citizenship Against the ‘Minor Issue’
In recent months, an increasing number of applicants for Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis) have received a Notice of Intent to...
What Is the Elective Residence Visa in Italy? 2026 Legal Requirements and Common Mistakes to Avoid
The Italy Elective Residence Visa (Visto per Residenza Elettiva) is a National Type D visa for non-EU citizens who wish to live in Italy without...
Italian Permesso di Soggiorno: Full Guide, Costs, and Current Processing Times (2026)
Are you applying for or renewing an Italian residence permit (permesso di soggiorno) in 2026? Understanding the updated processing...
The Senate Gives Final Approval to the Flows Decree- Decreto Flussi 2026-2028
The Senate Chamber has definitively approved, by a show of hands, the so-called “decreto flussi" 2026-2028 which sets out a series of provisions...
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