Italian Citizenship By Residency FAQs

Discover the essentials of obtaining Italian citizenship through residency in this comprehensive episode, as we cover frequently asked questions regarding the residency requirements, necessary documents, and language proficiency criteria for both EU and non-EU citizens. Gain insights into the benefits of Italian citizenship, the application process, and the importance of understanding the systems in place. We also discuss the impact of Brexit on British citizens, recent changes to the Italian citizenship process, and offer valuable tips to navigate bureaucratic hurdles. Join our experts, Marco Permunian and Rafael Di Furia, in this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast to guide you through the complexities of this life-changing journey, and learn the secrets to a successful application.

For help with the Italian citizenship process and more information about Italian Citizenship Assistance visit ICA's website:

https://ItalianCitizenshipAssistance.com

To contact Italian Attorney Marco Permunian and his team of dual-citizenship experts and attorneys you can use the contact form on the Italian Citizenship Assistance website:

https://italiancitizenshipassistance.com/contact/

To see more from Rafael Di Furia about life in Italy and life as a dual citizen expat check out his YouTube channel and website:

Http://YouTube.com/RafaelDiFuria

Http://RafaelDiFuria.com

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Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro & Opening Thoughts

0:54 – Can a person initiate the process to get residency before coming to Italy?

3:27 – What are the number of years required for a person to reside in Italy before applying for citizenship?

8:04 – If someone had lived a number of years in Italy in the past, can those count towards the total amount of years towards the residency requirement to get Italian Citizenship?

9:12 – Does a person need to have a job lined up ahead of time before being able to move to Italy?

10:44 – Do you have to be able to provide a criminal background check? Are there any other documents that would be necessary to provide to become an Italian citizen?

12:39 – Is there a requirement to speak Italian for citizenship by residency?

14:22 – Does the process to get Italian Citizenship differ for people who have Italian ancestry?

16:23 – Where would people with Italian ancestry have to apply for the citizenship process?

17:15 – Is there a fee to go through the citizenship process if you have Italian ancestry?

17:37 – What if you made your application before 2018 and 2020? Did the process change?

20:54 - Has the situation changed for Italian citizenship by residency after Brexit?

22:52 - Closing Thoughts & Outro