Many Italian citizens residing abroad wonder whether they’re still covered under Italy’s national healthcare system and the Italian national health insurance. While many assume citizenship guarantees access, the reality depends heavily on residency status and international agreements. The discussion clarifies when Italians abroad are eligible for healthcare in Italy, how temporary coverage works during short visits, and what options exist for citizens living in other EU countries. In this episode of Ask The Italian Lawyer hosted by Italian attorney Marco Permunian and dual citizen expat podcaster Rafael Di Furia, we’ll learn the answer to the question: do Italian citizens living abroad have access to the Italian healthcare system and national health insurance?For help with the Italian citizenship process and more information about Italian Citizenship Assistance visit ICA's website:https://ItalianCitizenshipAssistance.comFor help with buying a home in Italy, and more information about Italian Real Estate Lawyers visit IREL's website:https://ItalianRealEstateLawyers.comTo contact Italian Attorney Marco Permunian and his team at Italian Citizenship Assistance & Italian Real Estate Lawyers:https://italiancitizenshipassistance.com/contact/https://italianrealestatelawyers.com/contact-us/To see more from @RafaelDiFuria living abroad and life as a dual-citizen expat check out his YouTube channel and website:Http://YouTube.com/RafaelDiFuriaHttp://RafaelDiFuria.com#italiancitizenship #Italiandualcitizenship #dualcitizenship

Even though Italian citizenship by descent does not expire or need to be renewed, many wonder whether it can ever be lost and under what conditions that might happen. Between past rules that once caused loss of citizenship and recent updates affecting how it may be reacquired, there are still points of confusion for those with Italian heritage or dual citizenship. In this episode of Ask The Italian Lawyer hosted by Italian attorney Marco Permunian and dual citizen expat podcaster Rafael Di Furia, we’ll learn the answer to the question: can you lose your Italian citizenship?For help with the Italian citizenship process and more information about Italian Citizenship Assistance visit ICA's website:https://ItalianCitizenshipAssistance.comFor help with buying a home in Italy, and more information about Italian Real Estate Lawyers visit IREL's website:https://ItalianRealEstateLawyers.comTo contact Italian Attorney Marco Permunian and his team at Italian Citizenship Assistance & Italian Real Estate Lawyers:https://italiancitizenshipassistance.com/contact/https://italianrealestatelawyers.com/contact-us/To see more from @RafaelDiFuria living abroad and life as a dual-citizen expat check out his YouTube channel and website:Http://YouTube.com/RafaelDiFuriaHttp://RafaelDiFuria.com#italiancitizenship #Italiandualcitizenship #dualcitizenship

Many people assume that buying a house in Italy automatically grants them the right to live there, but Italian immigration law works differently. Property ownership can be helpful in certain visa applications, yet it is not in itself a basis for residency. For those considering citizenship by descent, spousal residency permits, or various visa categories such as the investor visa, elective residency visa, or the newly introduced digital nomad visa, understanding how property factors into the process is essential. In this episode of Ask The Italian Lawyer hosted by Italian attorney Marco Permunian and dual citizen expat podcaster Rafael Di Furia, we’ll learn the answer to the question: does purchasing property in Italy give you the right to stay and live in Italy?For help with the Italian citizenship process and more information about Italian Citizenship Assistance visit ICA's website:https://ItalianCitizenshipAssistance.comFor help with buying a home in Italy, and more information about Italian Real Estate Lawyers visit IREL's website:https://ItalianRealEstateLawyers.comTo contact Italian Attorney Marco Permunian and his team at Italian Citizenship Assistance & Italian Real Estate Lawyers:https://italiancitizenshipassistance.com/contact/https://italianrealestatelawyers.com/contact-us/To see more from @RafaelDiFuria living abroad and life as a dual-citizen expat check out his YouTube channel and website:Http://YouTube.com/RafaelDiFuriaHttp://RafaelDiFuria.com#italianrealestate #italianproperty #Italianlawyer

If you need to buy property in Italy but can’t be physically present, giving power of attorney to an Italian lawyer can allow the process to move forward on your behalf. This raises important legal questions about how such a document must be drafted, executed, and validated across jurisdictions, particularly when signed before a U.S. notary and requiring an apostille or certified translation into Italian. In this episode of Ask The Italian Lawyer hosted by Italian attorney Marco Permunian and dual citizen expat podcaster Rafael Di Furia, we’ll learn the answer to the question: how do you give power of attorney to an attorney in Italy?For help with the Italian citizenship process and more information about Italian Citizenship Assistance visit ICA's website:https://ItalianCitizenshipAssistance.comFor help with buying a home in Italy, and more information about Italian Real Estate Lawyers visit IREL's website:https://ItalianRealEstateLawyers.comTo contact Italian Attorney Marco Permunian and his team at Italian Citizenship Assistance & Italian Real Estate Lawyers:https://italiancitizenshipassistance.com/contact/https://italianrealestatelawyers.com/contact-us/To see more from  @RafaelDiFuria  living abroad and life as a dual-citizen expat check out his YouTube channel and website:Http://YouTube.com/RafaelDiFuriaHttp://RafaelDiFuria.com#italianrealestate #italianproperty #Italianlawyer

People considering a move to Italy often ask what types of visas are available if they don’t qualify for Italian citizenship by descent. From the elective residency visa (sometimes called the retirement visa) to the investor visa, student visa, work visa, self-employment visa, and now even the digital nomad visa, each option has its own requirements and restrictions. Each of these visas comes with its own rules, making it important for non-EU citizens to see which path works for their move to Italy. In this episode of Ask The Italian Lawyer hosted by Italian attorney Marco Permunian and dual citizen expat podcaster Rafael Di Furia, we’ll learn the answer to the question: what types of visas exist for moving to Italy?For help with the Italian citizenship process and more information about Italian Citizenship Assistance visit ICA's website:https://ItalianCitizenshipAssistance.comFor help with buying a home in Italy, and more information about Italian Real Estate Lawyers visit IREL's website:https://ItalianRealEstateLawyers.comTo contact Italian Attorney Marco Permunian and his team at Italian Citizenship Assistance & Italian Real Estate Lawyers:https://italiancitizenshipassistance.com/contact/https://italianrealestatelawyers.com/contact-us/To see more from  @RafaelDiFuria  about living abroad and life as a dual-citizen expat check out his YouTube channel and website:Http://YouTube.com/RafaelDiFuriaHttp://RafaelDiFuria.com#italianvisa #movetoitaly #italianrealestate

When it comes to retiring in Italy, one of the biggest questions people have is how that decision can eventually lead to Italian citizenship. For non-EU citizens, getting started usually means applying for a visa like the elective residency visa or in some cases the investor visa, while EU citizens follow a different and simpler path. From there, the length of time you’ll need to live in Italy before applying for citizenship can depend on whether you have Italian ancestry or not, and in some situations citizenship through marriage may even be the faster option. In this episode of Ask The Italian Lawyer hosted by Italian attorney Marco Permunian and dual citizen expat podcaster Rafael Di Furia, we’ll learn the answer to the question: how can retirees get Italian citizenship?For help with the Italian citizenship process and more information about Italian Citizenship Assistance visit ICA's website:https://ItalianCitizenshipAssistance.comFor help with buying a home in Italy, and more information about Italian Real Estate Lawyers visit IREL's website:https://ItalianRealEstateLawyers.comTo contact Italian Attorney Marco Permunian and his team at Italian Citizenship Assistance & Italian Real Estate Lawyers:https://italiancitizenshipassistance.com/contact/https://italianrealestatelawyers.com/contact-us/To see more from  @RafaelDiFuria  about living abroad and life as a dual-citizen expat check out his YouTube channel and website:Http://YouTube.com/RafaelDiFuriaHttp://RafaelDiFuria.com#italiancitizenshipbydescent #italiancitizenship #italiandualcitizenship

Many people applying for Italian citizenship by descent get confused about document requirements, especially when choosing between consulate applications and Italian court petitions. The requirements aren't identical, and understanding these differences could save you time, money, and frustration in your citizenship journey. With more people exploring both consulate and court application options, knowing exactly what documentation strategy works best for your situation is essential. This episode marks our one-year anniversary of Ask The Italian Lawyer, making it the perfect time to clarify one of the most fundamental questions in the citizenship process. In this episode of Ask The Italian Lawyer hosted by Italian attorney Marco Permunian and dual citizen expat podcaster Rafael Di Furia, we'll learn the answer to the question: what documents do I need for Italian citizenship at the consulate or in court in Italy?For help with the Italian citizenship process and more information about Italian Citizenship Assistance visit ICA's website:https://ItalianCitizenshipAssistance.comFor help with buying a home in Italy, and more information about Italian Real Estate Lawyers visit IREL's website:https://ItalianRealEstateLawyers.comTo contact Italian Attorney Marco Permunian and his team at Italian Citizenship Assistance & Italian Real Estate Lawyers:https://italiancitizenshipassistance.com/contact/https://italianrealestatelawyers.com/contact-us/To see more from  @RafaelDiFuria  life in Italy and life as a dual-citizen expat check out his YouTube channel and website:Http://YouTube.com/RafaelDiFuriaHttp://RafaelDiFuria.com#italiancitizenshipbydescent #italiancitizenship #italiandualcitizenship

When planning to purchase property in Italy, timing can play a crucial role since cultural traditions and holiday periods often affect availability of notaries, real estate agents, and property owners. Understanding when the Italian real estate market effectively slows down can help international buyers avoid unnecessary delays and frustration. In this episode of Ask The Italian Lawyer hosted by Italian attorney Marco Permunian and dual citizen expat podcaster Rafael Di Furia, we’ll learn the answer to the question: when are the worst times of year to purchase property in Italy?For help with the Italian citizenship process and more information about Italian Citizenship Assistance visit ICA's website:https://ItalianCitizenshipAssistance.comFor help with buying a home in Italy, and more information about Italian Real Estate Lawyers visit IREL's website:https://ItalianRealEstateLawyers.comTo contact Italian Attorney Marco Permunian and his team at Italian Citizenship Assistance & Italian Real Estate Lawyers:https://italiancitizenshipassistance.com/contact/https://italianrealestatelawyers.com/contact-us/To see more from @RafaelDiFuria life in Italy and life as a dual-citizen expat check out his YouTube channel and website:Http://YouTube.com/RafaelDiFuriaHttp://RafaelDiFuria.com#italianrealestate #buypropertyinitaly #italianproperty

ETIAS, the European Travel Information and Authorization System, has been announced for years but its start date has been delayed multiple times. Nitalytravel #italy #italyvisitvisaally planned and changes to how the program will work, many people want to know what this means when it finally begins. In this episode of Ask The Italian Lawyer hosted by Italian attorney Marco Permunian and dual citizen expat podcaster Rafael Di Furia, we’ll learn the answer to the question: What is happening with ETIAS and what has changed?For help with the Italian citizenship process and more information about Italian Citizenship Assistance visit ICA's website:https://ItalianCitizenshipAssistance.comFor help with buying a home in Italy, and more information about Italian Real Estate Lawyers visit IREL's website:https://ItalianRealEstateLawyers.comTo contact Italian Attorney Marco Permunian and his team at Italian Citizenship Assistance & Italian Real Estate Lawyers:https://italiancitizenshipassistance.com/contact/https://italianrealestatelawyers.com/contact-us/To see more from ⁨@RafaelDiFuria⁩ life in Italy and life as a dual-citizen expat check out his YouTube channel and website:Http://YouTube.com/RafaelDiFuriaHttp://RafaelDiFuria.com#italytravel #italy #italyvisitvisa

The Tajani Decree introduced sudden and far-reaching changes to Italian citizenship by descent, and for many this raised questions such as who is Antonio Tajani and how was he able to bring about such a major reform. To better understand the role of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the powers of the Italian government when issuing emergency decrees, and what this means for people of Italian descent around the world, it’s important to look at the bigger picture. In this episode of Ask The Italian Lawyer hosted by Italian attorney Marco Permunian and dual citizen expat podcaster Rafael Di Furia, we’ll learn the answer to the question: who is Antonio Tajani and how was he able to change Italian citizenship by descent?For help with the Italian citizenship process and more information about Italian Citizenship Assistance visit ICA's website:https://ItalianCitizenshipAssistance.comFor help with buying a home in Italy, and more information about Italian Real Estate Lawyers visit IREL's website:https://ItalianRealEstateLawyers.comTo contact Italian Attorney Marco Permunian and his team at Italian Citizenship Assistance & Italian Real Estate Lawyers:https://italiancitizenshipassistance.com/contact/https://italianrealestatelawyers.com/contact-us/To see more from @RafaelDiFuria life in Italy and life as a dual-citizen expat check out his YouTube channel and website:Http://YouTube.com/RafaelDiFuriaHttp://RafaelDiFuria.com#italiancitizenshipbydescent #italiancitizenship #italiandualcitizenship