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The recognition and acquisition of Italian citizenship by descent, marriage/civil union or residence in Italy.

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Citizenship by descent

Obtain the recognition of Italian citizenship by descent from an Italian ancestor - let's find out how!

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Citizenship by marriage or civil union

Acquiring Italian citizenship by marriage or civil union with an Italian citizen - let's find out how!

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Citizenship by residence

Acquiring Italian citizenship by residing in Italy - let's find out how!

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Reacquisition of citizenship and particular cases

Re-acquiring Italian citizenship and particular cases - let's find them out!

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"Minor issue" solved for Italian citizenship by descent and the new circular of the Ministry of the Interior
Following the recent interpretation by the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation, the Ministry of the Interior issued a recent circular clarifying how the new guidance should be applied by municipalities and consulates and addresses the possibility of reviewing certain previously rejected applications
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European Travel Information and Authorization System: how will ETIAS work in 2027?
How will the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) work from 2027? Who will need to apply, how to submit an application, processing times and fees, as well as the authorization’s validity period, and entry conditions.
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Italian Citizenship by Residence: different residence periods depending on the applicant’s nationality
Different requirements of legal residence in Italy to apply for Italian citizenship by naturalization: learn about the rules set forth in the Italian citizenship law.
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