Citizenship It's in effect: Italians living abroad can now apply for the CIE (Foreigner's Identity Card) at any comune (municipality). Those registered with AIRE can now apply for the CIE at Italian municipalities; the cartacea card expires on August 3rd. RedactionJune 1th, 2026
Citizenship Practical guide: how to obtain your Italian ID card (CIE) in any comune in Italy; starting June 1st. Italy will allow the issuance of the CIE (Foreigner Identification Number) to those registered in AIRE starting June 1, 2026. RedactionApril 11th 2026
Citizenship Citizenships under threat: Italian court settles issue over "fake" residency. Italian court settles the issue of actual residence; Understand how it can invalidate citizenships based on fictitious residence in the comune. RedactionJanuary 25, 2026
Citizenship The excuse of "lack of personnel" is no longer convincing in the delays of Italian citizenship applications. Even with new resources, Italian municipalities remain slow in processing citizenship applications, leaving thousands waiting. RedactionNovember 5th, 2025
Citizenship Mayors revolt against fines for delays in obtaining Italian citizenship. There is an expectation of an increase in lawsuits against Italian municipalities for delays in granting citizenship to descendants. RedactionNovember 4th, 2025
Citizenship Italian agencies delay issuing certificates and put minors' citizenship at risk Children of Italians may lose citizenship due to delays in communal proceedings, expert warns. Redaction14 July 2025