Not everyone who dreams of living in Italy can do so through citizenship by descent, either because they have no Italian bloodline or because the recent reforms (upheld by Constitutional Court Judgment No. 63/2026) narrowed the generational reach of jure sanguinis. While we await further clarifications that may reopen certain
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
By Avv. Michele Capecchi, LL.M. Recently, I was asked by a reader how to go about applying for a self-employment visa in Italy. According to the rules of Italian immigration law, citizens coming from countries outside the European Union who want to enter Italy to set up a business activity
By Avv. Michele Capecchi, LL.M. Many foreign friends and clients ask my advice on moving their professional or private lives to Italy. Many have had friends whose ‘uncle got all the documents he needed in one month.’ What I normally say is ‘good for him.’ The fact is, the amount
