The Italian Citizenship Podcast

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 details related to their situation which may qualify or disqualify them from making a claim for Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis); things that may not be of concern for others who would like to become recognized and become an Italian citizen. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia discuss these very unique circumstances that some individuals with ancestry that were connected to these areas may want to take into consideration when making a claim for Italian citizenship.

11 Maj 202219min

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 Italian dual citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis). In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia have a discussion about the Italian municipal offices / town halls, what they are, what they offer and what they do.

27 Apr 202223min

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 citizenship for your children. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia (@Rafael Di Furia - Not Your Average Globetrotter) take a deep dive into Jure Matrimonii (the right of citizenship by marriage) and answer commonly asked questions and go through various common scenarios that a person may come across.

13 Apr 202222min

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 Italian Citizenship by descent or from the EU. This new visa is for those who are from outside the European Union who would like to live in Italy. The entrepreneurial visa that Italy has had for some time now has been quite limited and the approval process was quite complex, but this new visa promises to offer an expedited process to a larger group of people. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia ( @Rafael Di Furia - Not Your Average Globetrotter) go over the new Italian Digital Nomad Visa. Update: At the time the recording the draft of the law of conversion was the only source of information available on this topic. Since recording, the draft has been made into law but has yet to be defined further with the finalized requirements.

30 Mars 202218min

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 recognition of Italian citizenship by descent or Italian citizenship through the judicial process. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia, go over how to fill out Italian Citizenship Assistance's Family Chart and what information is necessary and why.

16 Mars 202219min

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 with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia ( @Rafael Di Furia - Not Your Average Globetrotter ) discuss the more recent addition to the requirements to be able to apply for Italian citizenship. ICA's in-depth Article on the B1 Certificate: https://italiancitizenshipassistance.com/the-b1-linguistic-certification/

2 Mars 202213min

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, the date January 1st, 1948 can be especially important to understand what was going on in Italy at that point in history. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia talk a bit about the above-mentioned dates and the information that can help make the difference when pursuing Italian citizenship, even Italian citizenship through marriage.

16 Feb 202220min

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 get Italian citizenship. In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat, Rafael Di Furia, go into getting Italian citizenship through your family line and some interesting details worth noting.

2 Feb 202220min