On April 30, Italy’s Constitutional Court published its much-anticipated ruling on the 2025 citizenship reform, also known as the Tajani Decree (Law 74/2025). The Court rejected the principal challenges raised by the Tribunal of Turin and confirmed that the Italian Parliament was within its rights to introduce a generational cap
March 11 is the date. Italy’s Constitutional Court will hold its public hearing to decide whether the citizenship law that, one year ago, closed the door to millions of people seeking to recover their Italian citizenship is constitutional. The decision could reopen the path to Italian citizenship for thousands of families
Self-Employment Visa, BLUE CARD and “THE GOLDEN VISA FOR INVESTORS” “How move to Italy in a few months” By Avv. Michele Capecchi, LL.M. Italy offers a diverse array of visa and residency options tailored to various individuals, including retirees, professionals, investors, and students. Accurately navigating this legal landscape is crucial
‘the 1948 Exception case’ by Michele Capecchi One of the most important principles of acquiring Italian citizenship is based on the nationality of one or both of your parents. Known as “jus sanguinis” (meaning “right of blood” in Latin), it is the rule by which citizenship is determined or acquired by the
(And when it is not necessary to worry!) A Guide Through Recent Changes Over the past weeks, we have read online about the concerns arising from the recent ruling of the Italian Supreme Court (Corte di Cassazione), which has undoubtedly changed the landscape of the reacquisition of Italian citizenship
Steps to take, documents you’ll need. by Michele Capecchi I often receive enquiries about how to obtain Italian citizenship by descent: my great-grandfather was Italian by birth, and then moved abroad over 100 years ago. Can I claim Italian citizenship and obtain an Italian passport? The acquisition of citizenship through ancestry, or by the law
When all that glitters isn’t necessarily gold. by Michele Capecchi Every week, at least one client contacts my legal firm to help them achieve their “Italian dream” of buying real estate here. Many people ask about the “one-euro homes” and whether Italy is really selling property that cheaply to promote
Investing in Real Estate Italian Markets without unpleasant surprises By Avv. Michele Capecchi, LL.M. A little villa in the countryside? An apartment in the city? A charming house in a medieval town? The real estate ads are irresistible. However, your dream of a home in Italy can quickly become a
A getting-started guide for foreign investors By Avv. Michele Capecchi, LL.M. Can I do business in Italy from the U.S.? Can I sell my products in Italy? Should I set up a company in Italy? What type of company best suits my needs? Do I get a visa to live
By Avv. Michele Capecchi, LL.M. On May 11, 2016, the Italian Parliament approved a law recognizing the civil unions of same-sex partners and specific rights to partners, regardless of their sexuality, who “live as a couple in a stable relationship” (known as De Facto Relationships, unioni di fatto or convivenze). The part of
