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Italian Citizenship Minor Issue: What You Need to Know
For decades, people with Italian lineage have sought Italian citizenship by descent based on the existing laws and guidelines. Recent changes by the Italian government, however, may impact who is...
13 Must-Know Benefits of Becoming an EU Citizen
Becoming a citizen of a European Union country unlocks opportunities that go far beyond easier travel. From the ability to live and work across borders to access to education, healthcare,...
What You Need to Know About New Year’s in Italy: 8 New Year’s Traditions
New Year’s in Italy, Capodanno, is one of the most beloved celebrations of the year. Celebrating the new year in Italian culture means embracing symbolic foods, ancient superstitions, regional customs,...
Italian Supreme Court Hearing on Citizenship by Descent: What It Means for Your Eligibility
A landmark moment is approaching for thousands of families pursuing Italian citizenship by descent. Italy’s Supreme Court, the Corte di Cassazione, is preparing to issue a unifying judgment that could...
The Italian Passport: Benefits, Eligibility, and Steps to Apply
Among the many advantages of Italian dual citizenship, few are as appealing as the passport itself. Before we explain how to get an Italian passport, it helps to understand why...
Italian Citizenship: Maternal Line Before 1948 and the 1948 Rule
Italian citizenship law allows those of Italian descent to obtain recognition of citizenship, subject to certain conditions. In some cases, people with maternal Italian heritage might be denied based on...
Italian Citizenship by Descent: 8 Steps to Apply
Becoming an Italian citizen is a meaningful way to honor your family’s roots while gaining the benefits of European Union citizenship. But after Law 74/2025 took effect, the rules for...
Renounced Italian Citizenship: Can You Lose Eligibility for Dual Italian Citizenship?
Update (Law 74/2025): As of May 24, 2025, Italy converted Decree-Law 36/2025 into Law 74/2025, which amends Law 91/1992. People born abroad who also hold another citizenship are now presumed...
9 Tips for Finding Italian Ancestry
Legal update (July 2025): Italian citizenship-by-descent rules now focus on parent/grandparent lines and require specific proof (e.g., exclusive Italian citizenship at the relevant time, or a qualifying two-year residence in...