Due to a strange twist of fate I just found out that I am (almost) an Italian Citizen!
Jul 14th, 2003, 10:35 AM
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Due to a strange twist of fate I just found out that I am (almost) an Italian Citizen!
I helped my father out with some immigration things today and was told that I am eligible to become an Italian Citizen, so I would be dual, because I am a US Citizen. Besides the obvious connection to my heritage, being able to get an Italian passport and being able to live & work in Italy, what else does this mean for me?
Jul 14th, 2003, 10:48 AM
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When my husband had just his British passport he used to zip through the "Citizens" only line in Heathrow. We, his wife and children, would be stuck behind (as Americans) in the slower "Other" line. Now he has a US passport. I tease him and say he really ought to use the British passport as a anecdote to waiting in a queue in Heathrow, but he won't!
Jul 14th, 2003, 01:45 PM
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Don't do a happy dance just yet 
Some European countries have a compulsory military duty law, meaning that all males between a certain age must serve some time in the respective country's military. I think Greece is one example but I don't know about Italy. If you do qualify for dual citizenship, make sure you are aware of Italian obligatories so you don't find yourself unexpectedly drafted. Sorry to disappoint :'(
Some European countries have a compulsory military duty law, meaning that all males between a certain age must serve some time in the respective country's military. I think Greece is one example but I don't know about Italy. If you do qualify for dual citizenship, make sure you are aware of Italian obligatories so you don't find yourself unexpectedly drafted. Sorry to disappoint :'(
Jul 14th, 2003, 02:01 PM
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Italy does have the mandatory service for men of a certain age. They can serve in the miliatray as well as the various police force and fire departments..
A friend with dual citizenship traveled with both passports, using the Italian on the way into Italy/EEA, and her US on the way home.
A friend with dual citizenship traveled with both passports, using the Italian on the way into Italy/EEA, and her US on the way home.
Jul 14th, 2003, 02:07 PM
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Lucky you -- if only the rest of us could be so fortunate! Capitalize on all the connections and benefits you can get out of being an EU citizen now. One thing is certain: the lines for the EU citizens always seem to move much faster than the US citizen passport lines at the airports!
Jul 14th, 2003, 02:19 PM
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I'm not an accountant, but if you are an Italian Citizen, your U.S. income could become subject to taxation in Italy. You might have to report the income and then rely upon the US/Italy Tax Treaty against double taxation.
