With judgment no. 19676 of 6 November 2025, the Regional Administrative Court for Lazio once again examined the issue of the elective residence visa, providing clarification on key aspects relating to the proper evaluation of the financial resources required from foreign nationals who wish to reside in Italy without engaging in employment. This ruling is particularly significant as it addresses a widespread administrative practice among Italian consulates, namely the improper

The public hearing before the Constitutional Court regarding the legitimacy of Law No. 74/2025 has concluded. The Court has not yet issued its decision. When can we expect the ruling? The decision will not be immediate. It could take several weeks or even months before the Court releases its ruling. Once issued, the effects will automatically apply to all relevant cases and individuals, regardless of whether their applications have already been filed or are still pending subm

Live in Italy Without Working: Based on Your Independent Income Would you like to relocate to Italy without carrying out any employment activity?The  Elective Residence Permit  is the ideal solution for retirees, investors, and financially independent individuals. Contact our immigration lawyers today for a personalized consultation and increase your chances of obtaining your residence permit quickly and smoothly. What Is the Elective Residence Permit? The Elective Residence

It is well known that descendants of an Italian citizen may obtain recognition of Italian citizenship jure sanguinis (by right of blood). However, difficulties may arise when, within the family lineage, there is a woman whose child was born before January 1, 1948 (the date on which the Italian Constitution entered into force), or when the Italian ancestor married a foreign national. Prior to the Constitution, Law No. 555/1912 provided that only the father could transmit citi

Legislative Decree no. 20/2023 (the so-called Cutro Decree ) has introduced significant changes to the procedure for converting a residence permit for study purposes into a residence permit for work purposes. Before this regulatory change, holders of a study residence permit were required to wait for the issuance of the annual Decreto Flussi in order to apply for the conversion. Currently, the conversion of a study residence permit into a permit for subordinate employment or

Article 9-bis, paragraph 1, of the Consolidated Immigration Act identifies three main categories of grounds that allow a foreign citizen—already holding an EU long-term residence permit issued by another Member State—to move to or stay in Italy. 1. Employed or self-employed work Anyone who holds an EU permit issued by another Member State may: be hired by an Italian employer under an employment contract; start a self-employed activity, provided that they comply with the Itali

Foreign citizens who have immigrated to Italy, or are in the process of doing so, have the opportunity to bring their family members with them. Those already residing in Italy with relatives still abroad can submit an application for family reunification. The Italian government actively supports immigrant families, and one of the most common ways to bring loved ones to Italy is through a family reunification visa. Below, our immigration attorneys in Italy outline the main con