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Visas and residence permits
The new residence permit under Article 27(i-bis) for workers within the same multinational group: how does it really work?
The new residence permit under Article 27(1)(i-bis) of the Italian Consolidated Immigration Act allows non-EU workers who have previously worked for companies within the same multinational group to enter Italy outside the annual quota system
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Apostille and Legalization of Documents in 2026: How the Process Works
The text explains how apostille and legalization procedures work in 2026 for foreign documents required for Italian citizenship or visa applications, emphasizing the role of certified translations and the importance of proper planning to avoid delays
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Official: The italian government extends by 3 years the deadline to secure Italian Citizenship for minors born abroad to Italian Citizens
The Italian Government has extended the deadline to May 31, 2029, for submitting the declaration required to obtain recognition of Italian citizenship for minors born abroad to Italian citizens before the entry into force of Decree-Law 36/2025. The measure grants families abroad additional time to comply with the new legal requirements
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