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Italian Citizenship · Documents

How to Get Your Codice Fiscale for Italian Citizenship

The Italian tax code is the first document you need and the easiest to get early. How to get it before you arrive, how to get it in Italy if you did not, and what to bring.

October 6, 2026 · 6 min read

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Resolved · July 2026

The Minor Issue Is Resolved. Here Is Exactly What Changed.

If a parent naturalized while you were a minor, Italy's Supreme Court settled this in your favor on July 26, 2026. What changed, who it affects, and how to request re-examination if you were already denied.

September 11, 2026 · 8 min read

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Jure Sanguinis · Legal

The 1948 Rule, Explained Properly

If a woman in your line of Italian descent gave birth before January 1, 1948, the consulate route is closed at that link, but a court case almost always works. Exactly how it works, what it costs, and how long it takes.

September 11, 2026 · 9 min read

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Breaking · Law Change 2026

Italy Just Slammed the Door on Citizenship by Descent. Are You Already Too Late?

Italy's Constitutional Court upheld sweeping new restrictions in March 2026. If your Italian ancestor is a great grandparent or further back, here is exactly what it means for you, and what pathways are still open.

June 23, 2026 · 10 min read

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Real Case · Fraud Warning

A Brazilian TV Star, €40 Bribes, and a Citizenship Factory 20 Minutes From My Door

Operation Carioca uncovered a fake residency ring in Villaricca, Naples. Municipal employees sold Italian citizenship documents for €40 each. A Brazilian TV presenter ended up cited in the investigation. Here is the full story.

June 23, 2026 · 12 min read

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Real Case · Fraud Warning

500 Brazilians Thought They Had Italian Passports. Then the Police Arrived.

A criminal operation in Sicily sold fake Italian citizenship to 500 Brazilians for €3,500 each. Some were deported. Some were treated as accomplices. The warning signs were there from the start.

June 23, 2026 · 11 min read

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Italian Citizenship · Strategy

Should I Hire a Law Firm for Italian Citizenship or Do It Myself?

What a law firm actually does, what the DIY path really looks like on the ground, and how to know which one fits your situation, from someone who's done it.

May 13, 2026 · 10 min read

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Italian Citizenship · Pricing

How Much Does It Cost to Hire an Italian Citizenship Service?

Transparent pricing for every tier of support, what else to budget for beyond the service fee, and how consulting compares to hiring a law firm.

May 13, 2026 · 8 min read

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