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The procedure allows a foreigner married or in a civil union with an Italian citizen to obtain citizenship while residing abroad. Requirements include registration with AIRE, legalization and transcription of the marriage or civil union, and proof of Italian language knowledge at B1 level. The application is submitted online and confirmed at the consulate, which forwards it to the Ministry of the Interior

Intra-company transfers in Italy allow companies to temporarily relocate executives and specialized staff between branches or subsidiaries, using either “traditional” ICT or EU ICT work permits depending on the company’s origin and the duration of the transfer. These mechanisms facilitate international talent management without being bound by ordinary entry quotas.

The Italia Startup Visa is a program launched in 2014 to attract innovative entrepreneurs from outside the EU. It offers a fast, digital process to obtain a visa and residence permit in Italy, subject to investment and documentation requirements. It allows both the creation of a new startup and joining an existing one, strengthening Italy’s entrepreneurial ecosystem with talent, capital, and innovation.