Family members of Italian citizens: how to obtain a residence permit

How can the siblings or aunt/uncle of an Italian citizen obtain residence in Italy? It is widely known that family members of an Italian (or EU) citizen, have a right of residence in Italy. The spouse, the parents, the minor children and even the parents and children...

Italian Nationality Act in English

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Parliament Act of 5 February 1992 no 91 New Norms on Italian Nationality Gazzetta Ufficiale of 15 February 1992 no 38 Date of entry into force:15 August 1992 Updated text as of 24 April 2019 By Lara Olivetti, CC – Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC...

What does the Decreto Sicurezza say exactly?

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Read here the translation word by word. There is a helpful guide below to understand the tricky (Italian) legal language. Public Safety Decree of October 4th, 2018 no. 113 Urgent provisions regarding international protection and immigration, public safety, as well as...

Are you a family member to an Italian citizen? Obtain your visa to Italy in 3 steps

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As a family member to an Italian citizen, you have a full right to enter and stay in Italy. Depending on your nationality and current residence, you may need an entry visa. The most important information is gathered here in 3 steps. #1 Check Are you eligible for the...

What are the benefits of obtaining the Italian dual citizenship?

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With the Italian citizenship, we obtain a direct and special connection to Italy, one of the richest artistic, historical and natural heritage of the world. But which are our rights and duties? Read on to find that out according to the law. 1. Your rights in Italy As...