Visas & Residency

You would like to move to Italy, but how can you become a legal resident? Our Magic Towns experts cover the visas and residency options available to citizens of the USA, Canada, Australia, Great Britain, and many other countries, as well as the immigration pathways available to European Union and EEA citizens.

Par Anna Costa

How to Get a Work Visa for Italy

Italy’s Work Visa explained simply: types, requirements, the quota system, and the new visa for Italian descendants. Your practical guide to moving to Italy.

Par Anna Costa

How to Get a Student Visa for Italy

Everything you need to know to get a student visa for Italy: documents, costs, step-by-step process, and what to do once you arrive.

EU Citizens in Italy: 90-Day Rule & Overstay Penalties

Par Federica Bertoldi

EU Citizens in Italy: 90-Day Rule & Overstay Penalties

Discover the legal and tax implications of overstaying in Italy as an EU citizen. Learn about registration requirements, sanctions, and practical steps to secure your stay.

Italy’s 2025 Citizenship Reform: Impact & Alternatives for Italo-Descendants

Par Luca Falda

Italy’s 2025 Citizenship Reform: Impact & Alternatives for Italo-Descendants

Italy’s 2025 citizenship reform reshapes eligibility, ending automatic citizenship for many Italo-descendants. Discover alternative paths to live in Italy legally.

Italy Caps Ancestry Citizenship at Two Generations: Diaspora Reacts

Par Anna Costa

Italy Caps Ancestry Citizenship at Two Generations: Diaspora Reacts

Family Reunification in Italy for TCNs: Rules and Procedures

Par Boba Stojsic

Family Reunification in Italy for TCNs: Rules and Procedures

Family reunification in Italy now requires a type D visa, proof of income, and two years of residence for most sponsors. This guide explains the new rules and how to apply.

Quota-Free Work Visa Opens Path to Citizenship for Italian Descendants

Par Anna Costa

Quota-Free Work Visa Opens Path to Citizenship for Italian Descendants

Discover how new Italian work visas now offer a fast track for Americans, Canadians, and Australians of Italian descent to live and work in Italy.

Italian Descendants’ Petition Against Citizenship Reforms Gathers Pace

Par Anna Costa

Italian Descendants’ Petition Against Citizenship Reforms Gathers Pace

Italy’s 2025 citizenship reform sparked a global backlash, with descendants sharing personal stories in a fast-growing petition defending their heritage rights.

Italian Citizenship: Constitutional Court Rejects Challenges to 2025 Reform

Par Magic Towns Italy

Italian Citizenship: Constitutional Court Rejects Challenges to 2025 Reform

Italy’s Constitutional Court has rejected key constitutional challenges to the 2025 citizenship reform, confirming that the government’s new limits on citizenship by descent largely remain in force. While further rulings are expected in the coming months, this decision provides the clearest signal yet of how Italy’s courts view the new law.

Dual Citizenship in Italy: Requirements and Benefits for Expats

Par Sara Alimehmeti

Dual Citizenship in Italy: Requirements and Benefits for Expats

Italian Citizenship Reform 2025: Court Ruling Insights

Par Luca Falda

Italian Citizenship Reform 2025: Court Ruling Insights

In 2025, Italy’s citizenship reform faces new twists as the Constitutional Court upholds lenient ius sanguinis policies while urging legislative action.

Italy’s Digital Nomad Visa: A Practical Guide for Remote Workers

Par Anna Costa

Italy’s Digital Nomad Visa: A Practical Guide for Remote Workers

Discover how Italy’s Digital Nomad Visa offers remote workers a chance to experience “la dolce vita.” Learn the requirements and steps to apply.

CIMEA Certification for Italy’s Digital Nomad Visa: Your Complete Guide

CIMEA Certification - Italy's digital nomad visa

Par Anna Costa

CIMEA Certification for Italy’s Digital Nomad Visa: Your Complete Guide

CIMEA certification explained: how to prove qualifications for Italy’s Digital Nomad Visa, including costs, timelines, and work experience options.

Visa-Free Europe Could Become Reality for Australians Moving to Italy

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Par Anna Costa

Visa-Free Europe Could Become Reality for Australians Moving to Italy

Australians may soon find it easier to live and work in Europe. The EU and Australia are in talks for a new mobility agreement, relaxing visa barriers for long-term stays.

Living in Italy 90 Days at a Time: The “Schengen Shuffle” Explained

Par Anna Costa

Living in Italy 90 Days at a Time: The “Schengen Shuffle” Explained

Schengen shuffle explained: 90 days in Italy, 90 out. Rules, penalties, tax implications & what to know before you shuffle.

How to Apply for Italy’s Elective Residence Visa

Par Anna Costa

How to Apply for Italy’s Elective Residence Visa

Thinking of retiring in Italy or living there without working? The Elective Residence Visa might be your pathway to Italian life. Learn everything about requirements, costs, and the real application process.