Italy has introduced one of the most significant policy updates for the diaspora in recent years: a new quota-free work visa for descendants of Italian emigrants. Announced in the latest government decree, the visa offers a potential alternative for those affected by the 2025 citizenship reform. This week’s podcast breaks down who qualifies, how the scheme works, and why Italy is expanding pathways for foreign workers at a time when the country is facing a demographic and labour shortage.
Beyond immigration reforms, the week also brings essential updates for homeowners. With the IMU deadline approaching on 16 December, Magic Towns has published a clear, practical guide tailored to expats navigating the Italian property tax system.
Here is this week’s full roundup:
🎧 New Italian Ancestry Work Visa — Podcast Episode
Luca and Anna explain the new decree creating a quota-free work visa for citizens of selected countries with Italian ancestry. The episode covers eligibility rules, required job contracts, and the “two-year residency” clause that may offer a fast track to citizenship for certain applicants.
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🏠 2025 IMU Property Tax: A Guide for Expats in Italy
With the 16 December deadline approaching, this guide explains who must pay IMU, which exemptions apply, and how the tax affects foreign homeowners.
→ Read the guide
💶 [Subscribers] Six Property Taxes in Italy: The Complete Guide
A comprehensive breakdown of the six major taxes related to buying, owning, renovating, renting, and selling property in Italy.
→ Read the full guide
📘 [Subscribers] Download the Ultimate Property Guide
A complete handbook to navigating Italy’s property market safely — from notaries and renovation rules to hidden costs and regional variations.
→ Download
📍 What People Say About Living in Arezzo
Arezzo, one of Tuscany’s most historically rich but less internationally hyped cities, is analysed through resident satisfaction data, official indicators, and first-hand experiences.
→ Read the town review
→ Full town profile (Subscribers)
🌍 From Vancouver to Italy: The Story of Jesse Andrews
A profile of Jesse Andrews, who first arrived in Calabria for a summer teaching job and went on to build a two-decade career revealing Italy’s lesser-known cultural and natural beauty to a global audience.
→ Read the feature




