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Italian Passport & ID Card in the UK (2025): Complete Guide
AIRE, documents, minors, costs, timelines and booking tactics when Prenot@Mi slots disappear.
Prenot@Mi & Italian Consular Appointments UK (2025) Guide
Consulate coverage, slot-release patterns, avoiding blocked accounts and appointment-day preparation.
Italian Passport in the UK (2025): Documents, Preparation & What to Expect
A clear, up-to-date checklist to renew or apply for an Italian passport in the UK. Required documents, minor applications, fees, and booking tips—with help options.
Italian Electronic ID Card (CIE) in the UK (2025): Eligibility, Documents, Booking & Uses
Complete guide to the Italian CIE from the UK: who can apply, required documents, how to book, fingerprints, minors, fees, and how to use the CIE for digital services (SPID/CIE ID).
Registering UK Birth/Marriage/Divorce in Italy (2025): Documents, Apostille & Consular Transcriptions
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AIRE Updates from the UK (2025): Change Address, Marriage, Birth, Name — FAST IT Guide
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AIRE Registration from the UK (2025): FAST IT Steps, Proofs & Common Errors
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Do I Have Military Obligations if I Apply for Italian Citizenship?
Worried about military service as a new or dual Italian citizen? Here’s what the law says, why conscription was abolished, and what a reinstatement would mean for residents abroad.
Do You Need to Speak Italian for Citizenship by Descent? (2025)
B1 Italian isn’t required for citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis). Learn who the B1 rule applies to and why you’re exempt — plus why learning Italian still helps.
Top 7 Benefits of Having Italian Citizenship in 2025
From EU freedom of movement to healthcare, education, and multigenerational rights—discover the top 7 advantages of holding Italian citizenship in 2025.