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Citizenship
Italian Citizenship by Marriage/Civil Union: why it is advisable not to wait to start the application
An overview of Italian citizenship by marriage or civil union, focusing on the current legal requirements and the potential restrictive reforms under discussion. In a climate of growing legal uncertainty, the importance of starting the application process promptly—especially for spouses living abroad—is emphasized.
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Visas and residence permits
EU Visa Strategy: new developments to attract talent to the european union
The EU Visa Strategy outlines a new European approach to visa policy, aimed at strengthening security, supporting economic competitiveness, and making the European Union more attractive to talent, students, and highly skilled professionals.
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Visas and residence permits
Conversion of a residence permit to job-seeking status: how to do it
Foreigners in Italy can convert their residence permit into a job-seeking permit, allowing them to stay legally in the country while looking for work after finishing a job or studies.
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Visas and residence permits
How to obtain a residence permit for domestic workers of Italian or EU citizens relocating to Italy
Italian law allows Italian and EU citizens relocating to Italy to hire non-EU domestic workers already employed abroad through a specific out-of-quota procedure. The process includes obtaining a work authorization, applying for a visa, and subsequently requesting a residence permit.
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Citizenship
Amendment to the law on consular services: what specifically changes for Italian citizenship by descent?
The 2026 reform of consular services introduces numerical caps and longer processing times for the recognition of Italian citizenship by descent, reshaping the role of consulates and gradually centralizing procedures
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Visas and residence permits
Extension of Temporary Protection for Ukrainian Citizens Until March 2027
Italy has extended temporary protection for Ukrainian citizens until March 2027, ensuring the continuity of residence permits and access to work and services in line with European Union decisions
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Visas and residence permits
Single Permit for Residence and Work: Italy launches the implementation of directive (EU) 2024/1233
Directive (EU) 2024/1233 introduces significant changes to the single permit for residence and work for third-country nationals, aiming to streamline procedures, enhance labour mobility, and strengthen workers’ protections. Italy has launched its implementation through a draft legislative decree under preliminary review.
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Visas and residence permits
Recent changes in the online procedure for applying for the EU Blue Card work authorization: what are the practical impacts?
The article discusses recent changes to Italy’s online procedure for obtaining the EU Blue Card work authorization, highlighting new requirements for company representatives, automatic financial data retrieval, and employee accommodation, as well as their impact on processing times and work visa applications
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Citizenship
Italian citizenship for foreign minors born in Italy: how is it obtained?
The article explains how foreign minors born in Italy can acquire Italian citizenship upon reaching adulthood. It outlines the legal requirements, the application process, and the distinction between citizenship by birth in Italy and citizenship by descent.
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