Proving Italian nationality is not the only requirement to settle in Europe. There are several more and in this article we will tell you about them.
There are many Argentines who have ancestors in Italy and, as long as they comply with a series of requirements required by the Italian Consulate in Argentina, they can process the Italian citizenship. With that, having also achieved the italian passport, they can settle in Spain or in any country in Europe.
Once in Spain, the European country most chosen by Argentine emigrants (due to cultural coincidences such as language, for example), you must complete the documentation to obtain the Identification number for Foreigners (NIE), which is what allows you to settle in the country once the 90-day stay period allowed for foreign tourists has expired.
Italian citizenship: how it is processed and what documents I need to present
There are dThe ways to process Italian citizenship: in it italian consulate of the country where you reside, or directly in some commune of Italy. The second option requires establishing a domicile in the European country and although it involves a larger outlay of money, the process is much more agile: within 3 or 4 months you already have Italian citizenship, while applying at a consulate can take up to 5 years.
The first requirement to start the process is have an ancestor of European origin. The Italian government does not require a limit of ancestors (great-great-grandparents, great-grandparents, grandparents, parents), although it does require the birth certificate of the emigrated ancestor which, if you do not have it, you can request it from the Italian commune of origin.
To obtain recognition of Italian citizenship, The following documents are required:
- marriage and death certificate of the emigrated family member.
- birth, marriage and death certificates of the entire line of descent up to the interested party.
- a report from the National Electoral Chamber that confirms the non-naturalization of the ancestor.
- All Argentine documents must be legalized, apostilled and translated into Italian
If the management is carried out in Argentina, you must request a shift at the Italian Consulate corresponding and the appointment is made through the Prenot@mi platform. The recognition of Italian citizenship must be carried out personally by the interested party, although A specialized advisor can be hired to help in the process.
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Do I need a passport to emigrate to Spain with Italian citizenship?
Although it is not mandatory to have a European passport to emigrate to Spain with Italian citizenship, it is recommended. Once in Spain, the passport can only be processed at the Madrid Embassy, which becomes a cumbersome and long process. Hills It is advisable to wait to process this document and then emigrate with all the documentation ready.
What is the NIE and how is it processed in Spain with Italian citizenship?
In Spain, you can stay 90 days without special permission, but after this period, you must register with the Central Registry of Foreigners. He NIE (identification number for foreigners) is essential to live legally in Spaineven for citizens of the European Union.
The NIE allows you to carry out various activities, such as registering with Social Security, opening a bank account, starting a business, working, purchasing goods, filing your income tax return and accessing public services. Not having the NIE is considered an irregular situation from a legal point of view.
There are different options to process the NIE, these are:
- Being an employee or employee: you need to have an employment contract.
- Being self-employed: you have to register as self-employed.
- Being a student: you must have registration and health insurance.
- Demonstrate financial funds, the amount varies and depends on each location and health insurance.
Source: Ambito
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