The Italian Citizenship Podcast

With the upcoming Italian elections, it seemed like the right time to talk about how to vote in Italy as well as how the government is formed. Due to the Italian prime minister stepping down, the citizens of Italy are being called to vote for the new government on the 25th of September 2022. As an Italian citizen, it is possible to vote while living abroad as well as for those living in Italy. In...

More and more people are thinking about the process to apply for Italian citizenship in Italy. Getting Italian citizenship in Italy can differ from applying at an Italian consulate, and understanding the differences can be important. But beyond the differences, having an idea of the details ahead of time will help the overall expierence. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Ma...

What happens after you apply for Italian citizenship? After applying for Italian citizenship, there can be a lot of questions that come up during the waiting period before getting the final response from the Italian government. It’s important to understand these various factors of this step in the process for both Italian citizenship by descent and Italian citizenship by marriage. Understanding th...

Due to the recent update concerning how 1948 cases will be handled, there have been a lot of questions from our community regarding what things will look like moving forward. Getting Italian citizenship via a 1948 case is for individuals who would like to claim Italian citizenship but have a family line that goes directly through a female ancestor who gave birth before January 1st, 1948. For those...

When it comes to applying for Italian citizenship, there are many people who are interested in making a claim for Italian citizenship directly in Italy. There can be many benefits for someone who chooses to move to Italy for the process of Italian citizenship by descent. For example, wait times can be decreased significantly when applying in Italy and maybe most importantly you can begin to enjoy...

When getting Italian citizenship through an Italian female ancestor who gave birth before January 1st, 1948, it may be necessary for the individual wanting to claim Italian citizenship to go through what is sometimes called a '1948 case'. Understanding the ins and outs of these court cases can help you to understand what may lie ahead. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marc...

It can be possible to get Italian citizenship both in Italy and outside of Italy. For those individuals who would like to apply for Italian citizenship while living in Italy, it can be important to understand the nuances of getting Italian citizenship while in Italy. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-...

As an Italian citizen, it's important to make your voice heard as a contributing member of society. The ability for Italian citizens to exercise their right to vote is not limited to only those who live in Italy, but also for those who have live outside of the nation. From time to time the Italian government asks those who are eligible to vote to weigh in on important matters. In the case for the...

Did you know that Italian citizenship by descent allows someone one not only the possibility to move to Italy, but also opens the door to the rest of the European Union? This factor alone is the reason why some people pursue Italian citizenship via Jure Sanguinis. Moving to Europe as a citizen of an EU country gives you seemingly endless possibilities for those with a European Passport such as rea...

As many of you may know, Italian unification came in stages as did changes to the borders of the nation. In the north of Italy, mainly in the areas of Trentino & Alto Adige, you would have found some groups of people who were subjects of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and people who lived in areas known as Yugoslavia. Individuals who have ancestry from these areas will need to know some very specific...

An Italian comune will play an important role during the process of getting Italian citizenship by descent. Knowing what a comune is in Italy can be very helpful since the word ‘commune’ can have various meanings. Understanding what the Italian comuni offer can be quite important not only as someone applying for dual citizenship, but also for when the process is over and you have recognition of It...

Italian citizenship by marriage is an important consideration for those who are making a claim for Italian citizenship by descent. In this conversation we discuss how it is possible for your spouse to get Italian citizenship through marriage and how to go through the process and how your spouse is considered eligible. It's also important to consider what options are available to get Italian citize...

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT! The Italian government has announced a new Visa that will be made available to self-employed Digital Nomads and employed remote workers who would like to call Italy home. This new visa is a major update for individuals who would like to move to Italy and be allowed to stay in Italy long term. Up until now, this has been very challenging for many people who are not eligible for...

When first contacting Italian Citizenship Assistance to get help obtaining Italian citizenship by descent (Jure Sanguinis) or via a 1948 case, it may be necessary to fill out the ICA Family Chart to better help assess your claim for citizenship. The Family Chart will assist ICA to better help you by determining what options may be available in order to come up with the best way to proceed to gain...

Getting the Italian B1 certificate is an important document to obtain during the process of pursuing Italian Italian citizenship by marriage (Jure Matrimonii) or Italian citizenship through residency. Both processes would be categorized under the umbrella of Italian citizenship by naturalization. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along...

It is important to consider the smallest of details and know a bit about Italian history when pursuing Italian citizenship by descent (Jure Sanguinis / Jus Sanguinis). Knowledge of some of the specific dates related to Italian citizenship can help, especially if you have to consider the specific rules related to the years 1912 and 1992. Or...if you are getting citizenship through a female ancestor...

Getting Italian citizenship by descent through your grandparents is a topic that we wanted to dedicate a full episode. Many individuals who are elligible for Italian citizenship via Jure Sanguinis through their parents or grandparents will be able to find themselves able to go through the process for recognition. But even some individuals who may find themselves ineligible can still have hope to g...

Getting Italian citizenship is on the minds of many people around the world for both people of Italian descent and those who are not of Italian descent. Even among the individuals within that group of people interested in citizenship, some will find out they are not eligible for citizenship by descent (Jure Sanguinis). However, not being born with the right to get Italian citizenship doesn't mean...

Many individuals who are going to make their petitions for Italian citizenship by descent become aware of the possibility to not only apply for citizenship in their home country, but they can also elect to apply for Italian citizenship via Jure Sanguinis in Italy. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-cit...

One of the biggest updates to Italian citizenship 1948 court cases is close to coming into effect. In recent years we've been seeing how busy the courts have become, and this major update will help open up new possibilities for those individuals who will pursue Italian citizenship via the courts. Italian citizenship court cases have already been the path to citizenship for many people from around...

Discrepancies are one of the most common issues that a person may come across during the process to get Italian Citizenship by descent ( Jure Sanguinis ). The differences that you may find between documents in some situations may need to be amended to overcome any potential issues down the road. It's also important to understand the various levels of discrepancies you may come across, and whether...

When going through the process for Italian citizenship by descent via the legal principle of Jure Sanguinis / Jus Sanguinis, or via a 1948 case, it is necessary to locate and acquire documents from Italy. For most people getting a birth certificate from Italy noting the necessary details of your ancestor will be the required certificate. This is regardless of whether you decide to move to Italy an...

You can find Italian consulates in the United states that cover the entire country and then some. When applying for Italian citizenship, it is important to understand which consulate of Italy in the US you would need to work with and that is based on where you live. It's also important to understand the differences and similarities between the Italian consulates and the Italian embassy. Consulates...

Those who have Italian citizenship who reside outside of Italy have the opportunity to make their voices heard. This can be done by voting for Italian national elections as well as through the politicians that represent them in Italy. A lesser-known form of representation that Italians abroad have are the Committees for Italians Abroad. These exist in order to further help in the connections betwe...

You will find Italian consulates and embassies around the world. But what is the difference between a consulate and an embassy? Italian consulates don't only serve one simple function. From the smallest to the largest of consulates around the world, you will find a wide range of services offered. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along...