Elective Residence in Italy: A Strategic Mobility Tool for Non-EU Nationals
by Maria Lucrecia Cucchiaro, Silvia Giannini & Dr Ugo Girardi Italy’s Elective Residence Visa (Residenza Elettiva) is a long-term mobility option for non-EU nationals wishing to relocate without engaging in employment or business activities. Although often associated with retirees, it is increasingly used by high-net-worth individuals and financially independent families seeking stability within the EU. The visa is a […]
Maintenance recovery in Italy in cross-border family: EU and non-EU Enforcement pathways
by Patrizia Giannini The recovery of maintenance obligations in Italy in cross-border family disputes depends on the recognition and enforcement regime applicable to the foreign decision. From a litigation and asset-recovery perspective, the distinction between the EU and non-EU frameworks directly affects timing, costs, and procedural risk, significantly shaping both defensive and recovery strategies. Decisions […]
Italy Digital Nomad Visa and Elective Residence Visa: Legal Pathways to Live and Work Remotely in Italy
Work from Italy, Live in Italy: Digital Nomad and Elective Residence Visas Zurich, 31 October 2025 GGI World Conference 2025 On the GGI World Conference 2025 in Zurich, Kairós LBC – through its Italian Citizenship and Immigration Department and represented by Avv. Patrizia Giannini – delivered a structured legal overview of two key immigration pathways […]
Italy redefines citizenship requirements – what you need to know
by Silvia Giannini & Maria Lucrecia Cucchiaro With the entry into force of Law 74/2025 on 24 May 2025, the framework of Italian citizenship by descent (iure sanguinis) has been profoundly reshaped. The most significant change is the introduction of a generational limit up to the second generation: as of today, only those who have – […]
Italian Citizenship Iure Sanguinis
GGI European Conference 2025 On the GGI European Conference 2025 in Marbella, Kairós LBC, represented by Avv. Patrizia Giannini and Dott. Ugo Girardi, through its Italian Citizenship and Immigration Department, delivered an in-depth legal analysis of Italian citizenship iure sanguinis, considering the most recent legislative developments and the significant interventions of the Constitutional Court. The […]
Italian citizenship: Unlocking global mobility and a gateway to Europe through ancestry
by Silvia Giannini & Maria Lucrecia Cucchiaro In an era where global mobility is more valuable than ever, obtaining Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis – right of blood) is a strategic opportunity for individuals seeking greater freedom to live, work, and travel across Europe. With an Italian passport, one gains unrestricted access to all EU […]
Los Angeles North American Conference GGI 23 June 2023
This contribution, presented by Att. Patrizia Giannini at the GGI North American Conference 2023 in Los Angeles, aims to provide a legal and practical analysis of the impact of generative artificial intelligence – and in particular ChatGPT – within the European data protection framework. Starting from the decision adopted on 30 March 2023 by the […]
Amsterdam European Conference GGI 13 Maggio 2023
Il presente contributo, presentato dall’Avv. Patrizia Giannini in occasione della GGI European Conference 2023 ad Amsterdam, nasce dall’esigenza di analizzare, con taglio giuridico e operativo, l’impatto dell’intelligenza artificiale generativa – e in particolare di ChatGPT – nel contesto europeo della protezione dei dati personali. Attraverso l’esame del provvedimento adottato dal Garante italiano per la protezione […]
Italian Parliament recognises blockchain and smart contracts, and now?
by Patrizia Giannini Today, blockchain is the one of the most discussed topics all over the world. On 13 February 2019, the Italian Parliament approved the law no. 12, which recognises the legal validity of blockchain and its applications in smart contracts; moreover, at the end of 2018, Italy formed a 30-member advisory panel focused on […]
