The Italian Citizenship Podcast
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The Italian Citizenship Podcast
The Italian Citizenship Podcast is a project dedicated to the subject of Italian citizenship hosted by Italian attorney, Marco Permunian, head of the US office of Italian Citizenship Assistance and video podcaster known for his video podcast series Not Your Average Globetrotter & dual citizen, R...
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Major Update: No More Minor Issue After Landmark Ruling!
A landmark ruling from the United Sections of Italy’s Supreme Court has changed the legal treatment of the minor issue in Italian citizenship by desce...
Italian Passport vs ID Card: Which One Do Italian Citizens Need?
Italian citizens can use an Italian passport or identity card as official identification, but each document serves different practical purposes for tr...
ICA Wins Italian Citizenship Case in Court Tajani Decree, Minor Issue and Consular Rejection
For people who began the process of applying for Italian citizenship by descent before the Tajani Decree, timing and documentation can still be import...
Italian Citizenship by Marriage: B1 Language Requirement and Exemptions
Italian citizenship by marriage has specific timing rules, document requirements, and a B1 Italian language requirement that spouses of Italian citize...
New Rules for Italy's Electronic ID Card for Italian Citizens Living Abroad
Italy’s carta d’identità elettronica is becoming more accessible for Italian citizens living abroad, especially for those registered with AIRE outside...
Tajani Decree Update: June 9th 2026 Constitutional Court Hearing - What Happened?
Many people following Italian citizenship by descent had been waiting for the Italian Constitutional Court hearing on the Tajani Decree. The June 9th...
Italian Citizenship Cases Supreme Court vs Constitutional Court
Italian citizenship by descent has become closely tied to several major legal developments in Italy, including the Tajani Decree, the role of the Cort...
Italian Citizenship by Descent: Meeting the Post Tajani Requirements
For people who meet the post-Tajani Decree requirements for Italian citizenship by descent, the application process can depend on several practical fa...
A Positive Sign for Citizenship by Descent and 1948 Cases?
Italian citizenship by descent after the Tajani Decree is still not a closed topic, especially after Italy’s Constitutional Court released its full ru...
What If You Applied for Italian Citizenship Before the Tajani Decree?
Italian citizenship by descent applications filed before the Tajani Decree are still an important point of focus for many people waiting for recogniti...
MAJOR UPDATE - Italian Supreme Court to Weigh In on Minor Issue: What Happened in Court on April 14?
The Italian Supreme Court hearing on the minor age issue could have major consequences for Italian citizenship by descent cases, especially for famili...
Which Italian Visas Can Lead to Citizenship?
Italian citizenship through residency is a topic that can create confusion for people trying to understand how Italian visas connect to Italian citize...
Can You Still Claim Italian Citizenship Under the Old Rules?
Italian citizenship by descent may still remain possible under the old rules for some people who were already trying to apply before the 2025 decree c...
Tajani Decree Under Constitutional Review: What It Could Mean for Citizenship by Descent
The Tajani Decree (Law 74 of 2025) is heading to Italy’s Constitutional Court, with a hearing scheduled for March 11, 2026 that could reshape how Ital...
How to Choose the Right Italian Court for Citizenship by Descent and 1948 Cases
For anyone pursuing Italian citizenship through the courts, knowing which venue has jurisdiction is a required part of the process, and it can affect...
Minor Age Issue Succeses in Italian Courts - Italian Citizenship by Descent
Growing uncertainty around the minor age issue has left many applicants for Italian citizenship by descent wondering whether a parent’s naturalization...
Can’t Get a Consulate Appointment for Italian Citizenship by Descent? Here’s What Can Be Done
Many applicants for Italian citizenship by descent have found themselves blocked by consular appointment shortages, including people who qualified und...
Italian Citizenship for Minors in 2026: Birth Registration Abroad Update
Registering the birth of a minor child born abroad for Italian citizenship has new rules in 2026, including updated timing requirements and fee treatm...
How to Live in Italy Without Italian Citizenship in 2026
Thinking about living in Italy in 2026 but worried you need Italian citizenship to make it possible 🇮🇹✨ Many people are surprised to learn that Itali...
Don't Have Italian Ancestry? Here's How to Live in Italy Anyway
As Italian citizenship by descent continues to change heading into 2026, many people are reassessing how they can legally live in Italy without relyin...
Moving to Europe in 2026 as an Italian or EU Citizen
Italian citizenship and EU citizenship give people the freedom of movement needed for traveling and moving to an EU country as an Italian citizen, yet...
Italian Citizenship NEWS UPDATE New Law Draft Could Help 3rd and 4th Generation Applicants
A newly introduced draft law in the Italian Parliament has put a spotlight on the direction Italian citizenship by descent may take after the earlier...
Breakthrough Ruling on Delays After Italian Citizenship Court Decisions
A recent court action in Verona has drawn attention to delays in the Italian court process and in municipal registrations for people pursuing Italian...
Italian Citizenship Rejection Due to the “Minor Age Issue” – Can You Appeal?
Italian citizenship by descent applicants have recently begun receiving rejection letters from Italian consulates due to the “minor age issue,” even f...
MAJOR UPDATE - A New Procedure For Citizenship by Descent On The Horizon
A major update for Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis) has been approved by the Italian Chamber of Deputies, moving one step closer to bec...
Major Italian Citizenship Case Headed to Supreme Court in January 2026
A landmark moment is approaching for Italian citizenship by descent as Italy’s Supreme Court gets ready to examine the minor age issue and the Tajani...
How to Apply for Italian Citizenship in Court | Part 2
For those pursuing Italian citizenship by descent through the courts, understanding how the legal process works is essential. From electronic filings...
How Do Italian Citizenship Court Cases Work? Filing, Documents and Appeals | Part 1
Many people pursuing Italian citizenship by descent, especially through 1948 cases or other court proceedings, have questions about how the process wo...
Who Still Qualifies Under the Old Rules? – Italian Citizenship by Descent
For individuals pursuing Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis), the key cutoff date of March 28, 2025 determines whether the old rules or th...
Who Still Qualifies Under the Old Rules? – Italian Citizenship by Descent
For individuals pursuing Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis), the key cutoff date of March 28, 2025 determines whether the old rules or th...
Will you have to apply for Italian Citizenship in Rome? Applying in Italy vs The USA in 2025
Confusion has grown around whether pursuing Italian citizenship by descent in Italy remains a real option or if applications must now be handled only...
New Hope from Italian Constitutional Court? Confirms Old Rules are Valid
A recent decision from Italy’s Constitutional Court has clarified the status of the country’s previous rules for obtaining Italian citizenship by desc...
How Moving to Italy Could Cut Your Taxes in Half – Italy’s Fight Against Brain Drain
Italy’s repatriation tax regime was created in response to the long-standing issue of brain drain, aiming to foster a “brain return” by encouraging It...
How to Apply for Italian Citizenship After 2 Years in Italy
A recent change in Italian citizenship law has shortened the residency requirement to two years for those with an Italian parent or grandparent, offer...
Italian Citizenship by Descent 2025 – Who Still Qualifies and What the New Rules Really Mean
With recent changes to Italian citizenship by descent causing widespread uncertainty, many individuals are questioning their current eligibility or wo...
Challenging Italy's New Citizenship Rules The Court of Torino & The Italian Constitutional Court
Italy’s new Italian citizenship by descent rules introduced through the Tajani Decree now limit eligibility to only two generations, restricting recog...
Italian Citizenship Circolare for Minors Abroad – New Rules, Timelines & What It Means for Families
A newly issued circolare discussing Italian citizenship registration for minors abroad has introduced significant updates to the procedure, directly a...
Italian Citizenship by Descent Changes Explained – What Has Unfolded and Where Things Stand Now
A newly released bill from the Italian Parliament on June 6, 2025, could bring major procedural changes to how Italian citizenship by descent applicat...
New Bill Proposes MORE Major Changes to The Italian Citizenship by Descent Process (Jus Sanguinis)
A newly released bill from the Italian Parliament on June 6, 2025, could bring major procedural changes to how Italian citizenship by descent applicat...
1948 Cases After The Tajani Decree: Is It Still Possible To Get Italian Citizenship This Way?
Now that the Tajani Decree is officially the law, a lot of people are asking what this could mean for 1948 cases; those seeking Italian citizenship by...