Italy: Government Clarifies Relaxed Work Rights for Citizenship Applicants

A May 20, 2024 Italian government circular has clarified that individuals who have applied for a residence permit linked to a citizenship application (attesa cittadinanza) who are awaiting the necessary appointment at a police headquarters, and those who hold this type of permit, can already work as long as they have submitted the required employment-related notifications to authorities. The government’s circular has removed any legal uncertainty about work rights for these individuals.