The SmartLivingItaly Blog features a collection of useful articles on immigration, residence permits, Italian citizenship, and general informational pages.
On October 12, 2025, the new Entry/Exit System (EES) came into force. This is the European digital system for the automated registration of entries and exits of non-EU citizens traveling in the Schengen area for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
The Italian National Health System (NHS) is public and guarantees access to essential medical care for all. It is organized on a regional basis and offers services such as hospitalization, specialist visits, reduced-price medicines and emergency rooms. Knowing how it works is important both for those moving permanently and for those coming to Italy for a short stay.
Italy has introduced a tax break dedicated to retirees who receive foreign pension income and decide to transfer their tax residence to our country. This is a 7 percent tax break on all foreign-source income, valid for up to 10 years, designed to attract new residents and enhance small towns in the South.
Law 74/2025 introduced new restrictions on the recognition of Italian citizenship by descent(iure sanguinis). However, the law is already at the center of challenges: the Courts of Naples and Turin have suspended some proceedings and referred the assessment of the legitimacy of Article 3-bis of the law to the Constitutional Court, highlighting possible violations of fundamental principles of the Constitution.
The Supreme Court of Cassation may once again rule on the issue of Italian citizenship ius sanguinis, with potential implications for the controversial Law No. 74/2025. The First Civil Section has referred to the Court’s Presidency the question of the automatic loss of citizenship for minor children of emigrants, as provided for in Article 12 of the historic Law No. 555/1912.
The Italian Parliament has approved a reform that redesigns consular services and the organization of the AIRE, the Registry of Italians Residing Abroad.
In recent years, the issue of legal immigration has become central to the Italian public debate. In this context, the Flux Decree represents one of the main instruments through which the state regulates the entry of non-EU foreign workers. But what exactly is it all about? And what does the Flussi Decree 2025 provide for?
The Italian government has projected a total of 497,550 entries for salaried employment, seasonal work, and self-employment for the 2026–2028 three-year period.
Entry outside the quota can represent an important opportunity for Italian companies, professionals, and foreign workers wishing to evaluate a relocation to Italy for professional reasons.
The rules governing Italian citizenship by descent are at the heart of a significant legal development. Following the amendments introduced in 2025, the debate over the legitimacy of the new rules has involved not only Italian courts but also the legal system of the European Union.
Living together with family members is a priority for anyone seeking to build a stable life in Italy. Italian law provides several ways to protect family unity, but identifying the correct procedure is essential to avoid mistakes and delays.
The Italian government has projected a total of 497,550 entries for salaried employment, seasonal work, and self-employment for the 2026–2028 three-year period.
Entry outside the quota can represent an important opportunity for Italian companies, professionals, and foreign workers wishing to evaluate a relocation to Italy for professional reasons.
The rules governing Italian citizenship by descent are at the heart of a significant legal development. Following the amendments introduced in 2025, the debate over the legitimacy of the new rules has involved not only Italian courts but also the legal system of the European Union.
Living together with family members is a priority for anyone seeking to build a stable life in Italy. Italian law provides several ways to protect family unity, but identifying the correct procedure is essential to avoid mistakes and delays.
The Italian Parliament has approved a reform that redesigns consular services and the organization of the AIRE, the Registry of Italians Residing Abroad.
On October 12, 2025, the new Entry/Exit System (EES) came into force. This is the European digital system for the automated registration of entries and exits of non-EU citizens traveling in the Schengen area for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
The Supreme Court of Cassation may once again rule on the issue of Italian citizenship ius sanguinis, with potential implications for the controversial Law No. 74/2025. The First Civil Section has referred to the Court’s Presidency the question of the automatic loss of citizenship for minor children of emigrants, as provided for in Article 12 of the historic Law No. 555/1912.
Italy has introduced a tax break dedicated to retirees who receive foreign pension income and decide to transfer their tax residence to our country. This is a 7 percent tax break on all foreign-source income, valid for up to 10 years, designed to attract new residents and enhance small towns in the South.
Law 74/2025 introduced new restrictions on the recognition of Italian citizenship by descent(iure sanguinis). However, the law is already at the center of challenges: the Courts of Naples and Turin have suspended some proceedings and referred the assessment of the legitimacy of Article 3-bis of the law to the Constitutional Court, highlighting possible violations of fundamental principles of the Constitution.
The Italian National Health System (NHS) is public and guarantees access to essential medical care for all. It is organized on a regional basis and offers services such as hospitalization, specialist visits, reduced-price medicines and emergency rooms. Knowing how it works is important both for those moving permanently and for those coming to Italy for a short stay.
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