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Can you have dual UK and Italian residency?

Author

Henry Morales

Published May 13, 2026

Italian/UK dual citizenship will make travelling in Italy much easier. It means that you can come and go, have the ability to reside indefinitely in Italy and in any other EU member state, without any legal worries. You will also be able to accept work more easily in other EU member state.

Can I get an Italian passport if my parents are Italian?

Yes. If your father was born in Italy, you may be able to get an Italian passport. However, Italian law states that your father must not have renounced his right to Italian citizenship before your birth.

Can I get Italian citizenship through my parents?

To qualify for citizenship through ancestry, the applicant and his/her ascendants must meet the following basic criteria: A child is born to an Italian citizen parent or a parent with the right to Italian citizenship “jure sanguinis”. Henceforth this parent will be known as the Italian parent.

How long can British citizen stay in Italy?

90 days
You can travel to other Schengen area countries for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa for purposes such as tourism. To stay longer than 90 days in any 180-day period, to work or study, or for business travel, you will must meet the entry requirements set out by the country you are travelling to.

How do I move from UK to Italy after Brexit?

Retiring to Italy after Brexit This is only for people who can support themselves without working. Although you can visit Italy for holidays and viewing trips without a visa, you must apply for and obtain a visa in the UK before your permanent move to Italy.

Can I buy a house in Italy after Brexit?

The situation is this – people from almost any country can buy a property in Italy, whether they are from the EU or not. There are a small number of exceptions where there is no reciprocal agreement. British people will still be able to buy property in Italy after 1 January 2021.

Does the UK allow 3 citizenships?

Yes. The United Kingdom allows triple citizenship (multiple citizenship). This means that when you become a British citizen, you don’t need to give up previous nationalities. Also, having other citizenships will not affect your application for British citizenship.

Is it cheaper to live in Italy than the UK?

Cost of living in Italy is 23% cheaper than in United Kingdom.

Can European citizens live in UK after Brexit?

If you’re an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen living in the UK, some of your family can also apply to come and live in the UK. They can apply for pre-settled or settled status from the EU Settlement Scheme if both: your relationship with your family member started by 31 December 2020 – unless you’re a Swiss citizen.

Can I drive in Italy with UK Licence after Brexit?

Yes, most UK drivers are still able to use their normal driving licence to drive in EU countries. There are some exceptions and what is called an International Driving Permit (IDP) may be needed. An IDP can be bought at Post Offices for £5.50. There are two different types of IDP you might need in Europe.

Can I travel to UK with Italian ID card after Brexit?

You can use your identity (ID) card to travel to the United Kingdom (UK) up to and including 30 September 2021. From 1 October 2021 you will need a valid passport.

How long can I stay in the EU after Brexit?

You can stay for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. If you visit more than one of these countries within a 180-day period, check that you do not spend more than 90 days in total across all the countries you visit.

Can a parent apply for Italian citizenship through their grandparents?

If your grandfather was born in Italy and was an Italian citizen when your parent was born, it’s possible to apply for Italian citizenship through grandparents. However, you can only qualify in this way if your parent has not since renounced their right to Italian citizenship.

Can a dual citizen of Italy live in the UK?

Italian Dual Citizenship | Resource Dual citizenship (also known as dual nationality) is allowed in the UK. This means you can be a British citizen and also a citizen of other countries. British citizens over 18 born in the UK to Italian nationals registered with the Italian Consulate

Can you become a British citizen if you have Italian citizenship?

IF ANY OF THE ABOVE RENOUNCED HIS OR HER ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP (by becoming a British citizen) BEFORE THE BIRTH OF THE NEXT DESCENDANT, YOU DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ITALIAN CITIZENSHIP

How old do you have to be to get a British passport from Italy?

This means you can be a British citizen and also a citizen of other countries. Applicants over 18 years old born in the UK to Italian nationals registered with the AIRE office and with an Italian passport issued before 05.02.1992, whose birth certificate has never been registered in Italy, need to produce the following: