dual citizenship

[Twinkle Canelli]

I'm still mystified as to what you're trying to achieve by "dual citizenship" if you are British? I can understand the query from the American lady, but Maddy, can you explain? Why? I must be missing something here.....

[maddy1]

I don't know why ether now lol It was my dads idea, but now I'm thinking against it, I don't know, i suppose there is nothing to gain?

[Twinkle Canelli]

Originally Posted by maddy1

I don't know why ether now lol It was my dads idea, but now I'm thinking against it, I don't know, i suppose there is nothing to gain?

I think that maybe it's something that you could get before the advent of the EU, and then there would have been some advantages, but nowadays most people want to avoid Italian bureaucracy at all costs! The only paperwork you can get instantly and that doesn't cost you anything is the Codice Fiscale and that's only so that you can pay Italian taxes!!!

[maddy1]

Originally Posted by Twinkle Canelli

I think that maybe it's something that you could get before the advent of the EU, and then there would have been some advantages, but nowadays most people want to avoid Italian bureaucracy at all costs! The only paperwork you can get instantly and that doesn't cost you anything is the Codice Fiscale and that's only so that you can pay Italian taxes!!!

So if i deicide to buy a place and live there you don't think its a good idea?

[Twinkle Canelli]

If you have a UK passport you just need a Codice Fiscale to be able to open a bank account, get a mobile phone and for household bills etc. You don't even need residency to buy a property, but you would need it if you want to buy a vehicle.... You can be resident in Italy and get an Italian ID card without having to give anything up from the UK...

My advice would be that if you want to do it, go for it, but it's much easier getting the paperwork when you're here. Where are you thinking of moving to?

[maddy1]

Originally Posted by Twinkle Canelli

If you have a UK passport you just need a Codice Fiscale to be able to open a bank account, get a mobile phone and for household bills etc. You don't even need residency to buy a property, but you would need it if you want to buy a vehicle.... You can be resident in Italy and get an Italian ID card without having to give anything up from the UK...

My advice would be that if you want to do it, go for it, but it's much easier getting the paperwork when you're here. Where are you thinking of moving to?

Thanks for the advice...

As for where I'm moving too? well I'm still trying to figure that out, i did start a thread last year - ( Self sufficient is it possible? )

I want somewhere hottest most of the year, a big bit of land as i want to try and be self-sufficient as much as possible, and try and get off the grid, go solar panels that sort of thing, any ideas?

[NickZ]

He wouldn't be giving up anything in the UK. It's called dual for a reason.

He could receive the benefits of being resident even if he wasn't living in Italy.

Like I already mentioned legally he is already an Italian citizen. All he really is doing is getting the paperwork.

[Twinkle Canelli]

Originally Posted by maddy1

Thanks for the advice...

As for where I'm moving too? well I'm still trying to figure that out, i did start a thread last year - ( Self sufficient is it possible? )

I want somewhere hottest most of the year, a big bit of land as i want to try and be self-sufficient as much as possible, and try and get off the grid, go solar panels that sort of thing, any ideas?

Aah yes. I remember now. Well I suppose somewhere down south for the climate to suit your health. I'm in the North and we get bitter winters here! We're just waiting for the new house to be finished then we're going to have chickens, bees and a big veggie plot, and the house will be very environmental friendly, but I don't think we'll ever be self sufficient. I like my luxuries a bit too much! Good luck with your decision....

[maddy1]

Originally Posted by Twinkle Canelli

Aah yes. I remember now. Well I suppose somewhere down south for the climate to suit your health. I'm in the North and we get bitter winters here! We're just waiting for the new house to be finished then we're going to have chickens, bees and a big veggie plot, and the house will be very environmental friendly, but I don't think we'll ever be self sufficient. I like my luxuries a bit too much! Good luck with your decision....

Thank you, i Hope all goes well with your new house, I like luxuries too, but, i'm hoping to gradually get off the grid if i can, it wont happen over night,
Again thank you.

[dianee212]

Originally Posted by maddy1

Hello all, I can apply for dual citizenship as my father is Italian, can anyone point me to where i can apply for this please, can it be done on line or do i have to go in person? i am a uk citizen, i have done a google search but cannot seem to find any thing on where i have to apply for it.

Thank you in advance.

Go to the Italian Consulate nearest you.