Following recent changes to the AIRE registration rules, we received a flurry of questions highlighting a collective eagerness to understand the implications of these updates for Italians living abroad. This interest points to a broader theme: the significance of maintaining a legal and cultural connection to Italy, no matter one's location around the globe. The discussion, inspired by these inquiries, subtly peels back the layers of how such regulatory adjustments influence the Italian diaspora's ability to engage with their homeland's bureaucratic and civic life. It underscores the importance of being informed and proactive about one's status as an Italian citizen overseas, reflecting on the broader ideas of identity, belonging, and the practicalities of navigating between two worlds. Through this lens, we aim to enrich the understanding of our global Italian community, emphasizing the enduring bond that links them with Italy, despite the physical distances. In this episode of The Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosted by Italian Attorney Marco Permunian and Dual Citizen Expat Podcaster Rafael Di Furia, we’ll cover questions asked in hopes to shed light on the current situation for Italian citizens residing outside of Italy.

For help with the Italian citizenship process and more information about Italian Citizenship Assistance visit ICA's website:

https://ItalianCitizenshipAssistance.com

To contact Italian Attorney Marco Permunian and his team of dual-citizenship experts and attorneys you can use the contact form on the Italian Citizenship Assistance website:

https://italiancitizenshipassistance.com/contact/

To see more from Rafael Di Furia about life in Italy and life as a dual-citizen expat check out his YouTube channel and website:

Http://YouTube.com/RafaelDiFuria

Http://RafaelDiFuria.com

Topics & Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro & Opening Thoughts

1:00 - How do you know if you’re registered in the AIRE?

5:35 - Are there any other signs to know if you’re already registered in the AIRE?

6:42 - Why was this law made?

8:40 - Why is it important to be registered with the AIRE?

10:50 - Do you have to update your file every time you move?

12:45 - How can someone confirm if they are automatically registered or if they registered themselves when they received citizenship confirmation?

14:17 - As an Italian living abroad, what rights are do you have?

15:36 - If someone has trouble with online registration, are there other options?

16:13 - Closing Thoughts & Outro