Ask The Italian Lawyer

This episode explains the differences in required documents for applying for Italian citizenship by descent through a consulate versus a lawsuit in Italy.

This episode explains the 2026 deadline under the Tajani Decree for registering minor children born abroad to Italian citizens to secure their citizenship.

This episode discusses the legal arguments presented in Italy's constitutional court challenging the Tajani decree, which restricts citizenship by dissent applications, focusing on constitutional violations and alternative government approaches.

This episode discusses a landmark court ruling in Palermo that favored Italian Argentinians seeking citizenship by descent despite the Tajani Decree's new rules, based on documented efforts to secure consulate appointments before the decree took effect.

This episode discusses recent developments in Italian citizenship law, including an upcoming Supreme Court hearing on the minor issue and constitutional challenges to the Tajani decree affecting citizenship by dissent applications.

This episode clarifies that applying for Italian citizenship by descent through consulates remains viable until 2029, despite new annual application limits set by recent legislation.

This episode clarifies that buying property in Italy doesn't automatically grant residency rights, but explains how property ownership can support various visa applications for living there legally.

This episode explains how to retrieve old Italian birth and marriage records from municipalities and churches for citizenship by descent applications.

This episode explains the Italian government's Circolare from May 28, 2025, which clarifies new rules for citizenship applications directed at consulates and municipalities.

This episode discusses recent changes to Italian citizenship by descent rules, focusing on a 2024 directive that restricts eligibility when ancestors naturalized while their children were minors, and explores alternative qualification paths.

This episode explains a 2026 Italian parliamentary bill that centralizes citizenship by descent applications in Rome starting in 2029, changing submission and communication procedures.

This episode discusses the delayed European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS), which will require visa-exempt travelers to the EU to complete an online application and pay a 20 euro fee starting in 2026, with exemptions for dual citizens and permanent residents.

This episode explains how Italian citizens, EU citizens, and residency permit holders can sign up for Italy's healthcare system through local ASL offices or online, detailing required documents and jurisdictional structure.

This episode discusses upcoming 2026 legal decisions by Italian courts regarding citizenship by descent, including Supreme Court reviews on retroactive application and minor age issues, and Constitutional Court assessments of decree constitutionality.

This episode explains the Italian Golden Visa program, detailing investment requirements and eligibility for high-net-worth individuals seeking residency in Italy.

This episode discusses the failure of Italy's referendum to reduce citizenship residency requirements from 10 to 5 years for non-EU citizens, explaining the voting process and implications.

This episode discusses a major update regarding the Tajani decree, where the Italian Constitutional Court released a public statement deeming arguments against it unfounded or inadmissible, with the final judgment pending and additional constitutional reviews underway.

This episode explains how retirees can obtain Italian citizenship through residency, detailing visa options and residency requirements based on Italian ancestry.

This episode explains the fastest legal paths to obtain Italian citizenship in 2026, focusing on citizenship by descent through consulates or courts, and expedited options for those relocating to Italy.

This episode explains that generally you cannot apply for an Italian long-term visa from within Italy and must initiate the process through your home country's Italian consulate, with some exceptions like citizenship by descent applications.

This episode explains how individuals who missed the March 28th, 2025 deadline for Italian citizenship by descent appointments might still be able to apply under the old rules if they secured an appointment before that date.

This episode explains the worst times of year to buy property in Italy, focusing on August when many professionals are on vacation, causing delays in the purchasing process.

This episode analyzes a proposed US bill that would eliminate dual citizenship, discussing its legal viability and constitutional implications.

This episode discusses a recent Italian government bill that extends the deadline for registering minor children of Italian citizens abroad under Law 74/2025, potentially moving it from May 31, 2026, to May 31, 2029.

This episode explains how individuals might still apply for Italian citizenship by descent under the old rules in 2025, focusing on recent legal changes and consulate appointment deadlines.

This episode clarifies that Italy does not offer citizenship by investment but details the investor visa program, which provides residency for investments in startups, LLCs, philanthropic activities, or government bonds, with pathways to permanent residency and citizenship.

This episode explains the role of a notary in Italian property purchases and why hiring a real estate attorney is advisable for foreign buyers despite the notary's mandatory involvement.

This episode explains how Italian citizenship rules changed in 1992 to allow dual citizenship, the process for reacquiring citizenship lost before 1992, and the 2027 deadline for simplified reacquisition.

This episode explains the timeline and requirements for obtaining an Italian retirement visa, including appointment wait times and necessary documentation like passive income proof.

This episode explains what an emergency law decree is in Italy, describing how it allows the government to issue legislation with the same value as parliamentary laws during emergencies, and discusses the process and controversies surrounding its use.

This episode discusses the Italian Supreme Court's review of the 'minor issue' in citizenship by descent cases, where an Italian-born ancestor naturalized abroad while their child was a minor, potentially affecting eligibility.

This episode discusses whether minor children can still qualify for Italian citizenship by descent under the new emergency decree that restricts applications to those with Italian-born grandparents.

This episode explains what a circolare is in Italy - an internal government document that instructs public administrations like consulates on how to interpret laws, particularly in relation to citizenship applications.

This episode analyzes the 40-page document accompanying Italy's 2025 emergency decree, explaining its purpose to justify the decree to parliament and discussing potential constitutional concerns.

This episode explains a new special procedure allowing individuals who lost Italian citizenship through naturalization before 1992 to reacquire it by filing a self-declaration at an Italian consulate between July 2025 and December 2027.

This episode explains the process for Italian citizens living in Italy to renew their passports through either the Questura (police/immigration office) or authorized post offices, detailing required documents and considerations.

This episode clarifies that Italian citizens living outside Italy are not required to pay Italian income taxes unless they become legal residents, addressing common concerns for those applying for citizenship by descent.

This episode provides an overview of visa options for non-EU citizens wanting to relocate to Italy, including elective residency and investor visas.

This episode discusses the Italian Constitutional Court's recent ruling that upheld the old legislation on citizenship by descent, confirming that pending and future applications will continue to be processed under the existing rules.

This episode explains the new procedures for registering a minor child's birth abroad to obtain Italian citizenship under the Tajani decree, including self-declaration requirements and residency rules.

This episode explains how individuals can indirectly challenge the Tajani Decree's constitutionality through Italian civil court proceedings rather than directly petitioning the Constitutional Court.

This episode explains Italy's Trentino region initiative offering up to €100,000 in government funds for purchasing and renovating property, with conditions including a 10-year residency requirement.

This episode clarifies that Italian citizens living outside Italy are not automatically covered by Italy's healthcare system unless they establish legal residency, with different rules for temporary visits and EU countries.

This episode explains the process for Italian citizens living abroad to renew their passports through specific consulates and honorary consulates, including jurisdictional requirements and practical considerations.

Italian attorney Marco Permunian explains the difference between residency in Italy and an Italian residency permit.

This episode of Ask the Italian Lawyer explains how to give power of attorney to an attorney in Italy for remote property purchases.

This episode explains who Antonio Tajani is as Italy's Minister of Foreign Affairs and how his decree changed Italian dual citizenship eligibility rules through emergency government powers.

The episode announces that Italy's Constitutional Court will review the Tajani decree on March 11, 2026, challenging Law 74 of 2025.

Host Rafael Di Furia asks Italian attorney Marco Permunian about the Decreto Flussi from November 2025.

Italian attorney Marco Permunian explains that purchasing a one euro home in Italy does not grant automatic residency; a visa and residency permit are required.

Italian attorney Marco Permunian explains how to obtain or renew an Italian ID card, including required documents, validity period, and organ donor option.

This episode explains how to properly translate and certify documents for Italian citizenship applications, covering differences between U.S.

Italian attorney Marco Permunian explains how to purchase property in Italy remotely using a power of attorney.

Italian attorney Marco Permunian explains the three ways to contact an Italian consulate abroad: by phone, email, or in person.

Italian attorney Marco Permunian explains the documents needed to prove Italian citizenship by descent, including vital records and naturalization papers.

Italian attorney Marco Permunian explains whether speaking Italian is required for different paths to Italian citizenship.

Italian attorney Marco Permunian explains that there is no generational limit for Italian citizenship by descent, as long as the Italian ancestor was alive in 1861 and the line is unbroken.

This episode explains how to obtain an Italian birth certificate for citizenship applications, focusing on identifying the ancestor's town of birth and contacting the correct municipality.

Italian attorney Marco Permunian explains how long it takes to get Italian citizenship by descent, depending on the applicant's country of residence.