How to get Italian Citizenship - Top 5 Ways Overview

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  • The Italian Citizenship Podcast #10 - How to get Italian Citizenship - Top 5 Ways Overview
    In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian Lawyer and Rafael Di Furia discuss the most common ways to get Italian citizenship:
    - Italian citizenship by descent (Jure Sanguinis / Jus Sanguinis))
    - Italian citizenship through marriage (Jure Matrimonii)
    - Italian Citizenship by residency
    - Italian citizenship by residency for those of Italian descent
    - Italian citizenship via a "1948 case"
    00:00 Intro
    00:55 Italian Citizenship by descent (Jure Sanguinis / Jus Sanguinis)
    03:05 Italian citizenship via a "1948 case”
    05:55 Italian Citizenship by residency
    06:55 Italian Citizenship by residency for EU-citizens
    07:10 Italian Citizenship by residency for those of Italian descent
    08:32 Jus Soli
    09:55 Italian Citizenship through marriage (Jure Matrimonii)
    12:00 Ways to relocate to Italy without getting citizenship
    To read more info about these 5 ways of getting Italian citizenship:
    italiancitizenshipassistance....
    For help with the Italian citizenship process and more information about Italian Citizenship Assistance visit ICA's website
    ItalianCitizenshipAssistance.com
    To contact Italian Attorney Marco Permunian and his team of dual-citizenship experts and attorneys you can use the contact form on the Italian Citizenship Assistance website ItalianCitizenshipAssistance.com
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    #italianamericancitizenship #italiancitizenship #italiandualcitizenship #dualItaliancitizenship #iloveitaly #juresanguinis #jussanguinis,
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  • @ladyttv4275
    @ladyttv4275 Před 4 lety +2

    This is amazing video, thanks Dear for sharing.

  • @noahalcoser1977
    @noahalcoser1977 Před 3 lety +11

    me loving Italy. Trying to get in the country like that Eric Andre video “let me in let me in”

  • @Neoyorchese
    @Neoyorchese Před 2 lety

    great video, guys!

  • @kylezuce4370
    @kylezuce4370 Před rokem

    Very informative

  • @ulfathussain951
    @ulfathussain951 Před 3 lety

    Great information for new like me 👍

  • @famacheikhtoure6081
    @famacheikhtoure6081 Před 4 lety

    Good mornin you are doing good job

  • @claudiovener5113
    @claudiovener5113 Před 2 lety +2

    I got my Italian citizenship this year! I'm from Argentina

  • @NaveedAhmad-iq4je
    @NaveedAhmad-iq4je Před 4 lety

    I know this guy marco.quiet famous in our forigers comunity.he helps a lot with our people.i took 2 apoinment to meet him but unfartunatly i did not meet him.i have one request that make one onother youtube video on refugee citizenship process. Thanks.

  • @mr.dsproductreviewchannel

    A Topic to Discuss would be about a Person Born Out of Wedlock.
    Please Explain about this Subject.

  • @lisaparys4976
    @lisaparys4976 Před 4 lety +5

    For those who have already been granted Italian citizenship already, is it possible to change your last name in the country they are currently living in and then having the name change recognized by the Italian government? I want to change my name back to my family's original (my bisnonno changed it when he became an American citizen) but I am afraid that it will not be transferable to my Italian records.

  • @marcopermunian3546
    @marcopermunian3546 Před 3 lety

    Great

  • @mdmajharulislam
    @mdmajharulislam Před 8 měsíci

    I like your words...

  • @peterchirico2153
    @peterchirico2153 Před 3 lety +1

    Is the Language test always required ? If not married to an Italian citizen.

  • @TheVloggingPhaseJM
    @TheVloggingPhaseJM Před rokem +1

    Is there a way for my parents to move to Italy with me when my spouse is Italian? Are they able to apply for the permit of stay too or just me?

  • @daisyh8805
    @daisyh8805 Před 3 lety +1

    So if I’m English but have B2 Italian and want to get cittadinanza will I get an Italian passport? Will I have to give up my UK passport? Will I be able to stay in different EU countries as long as I like?

  • @Chapa24.
    @Chapa24. Před 3 lety +17

    I was born in Italy (but not of Italian ancestry), but moved out of the country pretty young. Wondering whether I still have a chance to apply for the Italian citizenship

    • @dachiwolf2046
      @dachiwolf2046 Před 3 lety

      Where are you now?

    • @fabriziocoppola6519
      @fabriziocoppola6519 Před rokem +2

      @@nemz2906 no. It does not matter. The blood line it is the only thing that matter.

    • @Behemoth66
      @Behemoth66 Před rokem

      Yes you are correct. Being born in Italian doesn’t grant you citizenship. It’s not like the USA

    • @Chapa24.
      @Chapa24. Před rokem

      @@Behemoth66 you can apply for the citizenship if you were born in Italy, have B2 level of Italian language skills and have 5 years of residence. I already got my Italian passport.

    • @lupurednic8624
      @lupurednic8624 Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@Chapa24. 5 years of RECENT residence ?

  • @Docblogs
    @Docblogs Před 2 lety

    So im a us citizen and my grand grandfather was italian this wont help me to apply for descent ??

  • @lorenabertolone-cooper1110

    My father was still an Italian Citizen when I was born in the United States. He became an American Citizen 2 years after I was born. Does this mean I should have been granted Italian Citizenship at the time of birth since I was born to an Italian Citizen? I currently have an appointment with the Italian Consulate in San Francisco in January 2023 (took 3 years for the appointment) to start the process for dual citizenship. Thanks for your help.

  • @SaadSaad-zf3yp
    @SaadSaad-zf3yp Před 3 lety

    Please how can I get in Italy from Morocco? I learned Italian language when I was young and I emprouved while I was watching GIRO DITALIA .

  • @50beauty71
    @50beauty71 Před 11 měsíci

    Are there any reviews for ICA success stories?

  • @Elena-rt9yu
    @Elena-rt9yu Před 2 lety

    so, you can live there, w/o papers and work for 10 years legally? before aplying for citizenship? I do not know the italian laws...please explain.....when I traveled thoough Italy, and seeked info on employment, as a nurse, was told cou;ld not hold a job, due to legal status, and same with healthcare....legal status means something

  • @rominaaragonez4943
    @rominaaragonez4943 Před 3 lety

    Can you get the italian passport when you are not a resident yet in the United States

  • @mandyhpn
    @mandyhpn Před rokem

    Ones you have residency do you have to pay incomet tax in Italy even tho you don’t work in Italy, for example I work in the USA and get pay in the USA and pay taxes in the USA
    Do I still pay taxes in Italy

  • @ItalianCitizenshipAssistance

    Thank you all for watching and for your kind comments

  • @iamthat1801
    @iamthat1801 Před 2 měsíci

    Hi, there.
    I'm a US citizen and am wanting to buy a home and live in Italy as my primary residence, then of course become a citizen, however, if I'm to live in Italy for 10 years without interruption, but as I understand it, I can only stay in Italy for a total of 90 days and then have to leave for 90 days before I can return... how in the world could I ever become a citizen by the 10 year WITHOUT interruption "rule"? Thank you, I look forward to clarification on this subject.

  • @benb6631
    @benb6631 Před 2 měsíci

    Any chance you could help me understand? My great grandfather was an Italian citizen and came to the USA when he was 14yo. My grandfather was the 1st of his kids born in the USA. When my grandfather was 6yo my great grandfather renounced his citizenship. Do I still qualify? Also my mother is who I’m going through for lineage she was born in 1955.
    Thank you for your help.

  • @Androrac
    @Androrac Před 4 lety +3

    I started my citizenship process at my local consulate in july this year through my great grandfather.
    I have heard that the current italian government is planning to impose generational limits on ius sanguinis.
    If such a law were to be passed, would it affect people like me that have already started the process at a consulate?

    • @SirFamousNX
      @SirFamousNX Před 4 lety

      If you already made an appointment with the consulate and they already have information on file, new laws passed won't affect you directly.

  • @mahimayadav7776
    @mahimayadav7776 Před 3 lety

    Good morning sir I am mahima Yadav from India but I came to Italy for study and now I have work visa and I came in 2018 to 2021 even I have a baby so what should I do for italian passport please answer me .

  • @gri7
    @gri7 Před 3 lety

    I think I'm hitting a stumbling block. My father and all his family going back as far as I can trace born and raised in Italy. He immigrated to Canada. Got Canadian citizenship in 1977. I was born in 1980 in Canada. Does this exclude me. I have bloodline getting as far as I can Trace. But was born to a Canadian citizen

  • @rickc.3552
    @rickc.3552 Před 4 lety

    So if my great grandfather whom was born in Palermo was naturalized in America before my grandmother was born, I’m out of luck?

    • @alfreddeola5623
      @alfreddeola5623 Před 4 lety

      One of my friend have asilo which is five years document and her husband he didn't have document he get negative , So it's possible when the documents is expired they can change it to italia Citizens document?

  • @contessa5434
    @contessa5434 Před 4 lety

    My father was born in Italy and became an naturalized Australian citizen post WW2 Italy . I was born and raised in the USA . Dad was still a naturalized Australian when I was born. My mom was born Italy but became an American citizen circa 1992. I guess I am out of luck to get dual citizenship?

    • @ItalianCitizenshipAssistance
      @ItalianCitizenshipAssistance  Před 4 lety

      Please send us an email, we’ll be happy to evaluate your case free of charge. You’ll find out contact info on our website italiancitizenshipassistance.com

  • @smokeyblaze1995
    @smokeyblaze1995 Před 3 lety +3

    My father is Italian and Irish says my great grandfather was from sicily, but my mom is mexican and Spaniard. Any chances i can still try to become an Italian citizen?

    • @annikaricci9863
      @annikaricci9863 Před 3 lety

      Yes, I am also going through my great grandfather. You essentially just have to prove the line of descendance (that you are in fact related) and that they and none of their descendants have renounced their italian citizenship. Also I believe if your great grandfather naturalized before the next person in your line was born then that would disqualify you. You can learn more by reading the exceptions on your consulate's webpage.

  • @finestkindmedicinal5967

    My husband's grandfather and grandmother were born in Italy. We plan on living there for 3 years. We have been married for 35 years, will we both get citizenship after 3 years full time residency or just him?

    • @ItalianCitizenshipAssistance
      @ItalianCitizenshipAssistance  Před 2 lety +1

      Hello! If your husband has an Italian grandparent he can obtain citizenship after 3 years. It you were married after 1983 you can obtain first a residence permit for spouses and then apply for citizenship by marriage (process for couples married after 1983). We hope this helps!

  • @Jman45624
    @Jman45624 Před 3 lety

    My father was naturalized in 1991. I was born in 1998. I don’t think I can go through him for my citizenship but can I go through my grandparents?

    • @nicolasrolland987
      @nicolasrolland987 Před 2 lety

      Joseph Fortuna, having a new citizenship doesn't mean he lost the italian one. If he's still an italian citizen it shouldn't be a problem for you to apply. I'm french and I could apply to become an italian citizen two years ago (I was 45 ) via my mother, so now i'm dual french/italian citizen.

  • @jackiej2347
    @jackiej2347 Před rokem +1

    Please explain this situation: EU citizen with non-EU spouse comes to Italy and they both live there for 4 years. Now, after 4 years, EU citizen can get an Italian Citizenship. In this situation, can non-eu wife of this citizen apply for an Italian citizenship by marriage right away, since she's been his wife for more than 4 years and he is Italian now?

    • @ItalianCitizenshipAssistance
      @ItalianCitizenshipAssistance  Před rokem

      Hello! The law indicates its possibile to apply after 2 years from the marriage not form when citizenship is acquired by the Italian spouse. Hope this helps

    • @jackiej2347
      @jackiej2347 Před rokem

      @@ItalianCitizenshipAssistance Sorry, still didn't get it: So it's technically possible for wife to acquire citizenship right away after husband has acquired it? Or she needs to wait additional 2 years?

  • @ThoughtFission
    @ThoughtFission Před 4 lety +4

    My wife's mother was born outside Italy but moved to Italy and received her Italian citizenship. Is it possible for my wife (then me) to become Italian citizens through my wife's mother?

    • @SirFamousNX
      @SirFamousNX Před 4 lety

      If your wife's mother gave birth to your wife AFTER she received her Italian citizenship, then your wife would be eligible. In short, your mother-in-law needed to be presently an Italian at the time of your wife's birth.

    • @ThoughtFission
      @ThoughtFission Před 4 lety +1

      @@SirFamousNX Thanks :) Not the case I'm afraid.

    • @JoseDDespaigne
      @JoseDDespaigne Před 3 lety

      If your mother-in-law was the daughter of an Italian father she is an Italian citizen (Jure sanguinis); therefore, if your wife was born after 1948 she can also apply for citizenship through jure sanguinis law, and then you could apply through citizenship.

  • @petera618
    @petera618 Před 3 lety

    So, my mother was born in Italy and my father, although born in the US was born of Italian immigrants not yet citizens of the US at the time of his birth and are both American citizens. Do I qualify? I was once told that I don't which confuses me because I hear of people with much more remote and partial Italian heritage than me that have obtained Italian citizenship.

    • @annikaricci9863
      @annikaricci9863 Před 3 lety

      So im pretty sure that just being born in Italy doesn't give citizenship like it does in the US, but im no expert. So i'm not sure about your mother, but getting citizenship through your dad should be really easy and straightforward. You'll have to check your consulate for details

    • @incorvaiac
      @incorvaiac Před 2 lety

      My father was not US citizen when I was born in US back in 84' .. I went to councilor in Philadelphia and he said I could get citizenship. BUT, there are no appointments available until 2022

  • @giovannifranco2131
    @giovannifranco2131 Před 4 lety

    Bring me back to become citizen Italy

  • @briandimor3617
    @briandimor3617 Před 3 lety

    Yo buddy hope you well !
    do a vedio about Italian citizenship in 2 years new rules approved in 20th of December 2020.

  • @blablabla63923
    @blablabla63923 Před 2 lety

    If my great grandfather was born in Italy and emigrated to the US, then had a daughter (my grandma) who then had a son (my father) in the early fifties (so post "1948 case"), then, given certain documentation, by descent can I acquire Italian citizenship?

    • @bernardooechsler116
      @bernardooechsler116 Před 2 lety

      Let me try to explain what I know to you. So, my great-great-grandparents immigrated from Italy to Brazil around the 1890s, in Brazil they had children, including my great-grandmother who was given both Brazilian and Italian citizenship by birth. From what I have heard about Italians who immigrated to the USA, their children must have been born before they were naturalized Americans. I don't actually know how it works in Brazil LOL. So, knowing the fact my great-grandmother was Italian (born in Brazil around the 1910s), we, now have to look at her children. My grandmother was born before 1948, before this date, women couldn't pass their citizenship rights to their children, which means my great-grandmother was not allowed to pass the Italian citizenship to my grandmother! My great-grandmother had other children, one of them is my grandaunt who was born after 1948 (meaning she received the right to get her Italian citizenship). But even if my grandmother was born before 1948, there is still a way I was able to get my Italian citizenship which we in Brazil call "via judicial materna" in English: maternal judicial way. This basically means that we are suing the Italian government for being sexist in the past and not allowing women this right. As I said, my grandaunt was born after 1948, so one of my uncles was able to go to Italy and do the whole process there, it only takes a few months (In Brazil we call this process the administrative way), on the other hand, the way I did took around 2 years! And if you know your case is that one of your grandparents or parents was born after 1948, you can either go to Italy and do the whole process there, or you can do it through the Italian consulate in your country, which will probably take longer. Or if your case is like mine, I suggest doing the maternal judicial way. I suggest looking at this dailyiowan.com/2021/04/30/italian-citizenship-by-descent-can-you-get-it-with-a-maternal-lineage/#:~:text=The%20current%20Italian%20citizenship%20by,because%20they%20have%20female%20ascendants. it that's your case.

    • @bernardooechsler116
      @bernardooechsler116 Před 2 lety

      Basically, If your grandma was born before our great grandfather got naturalized american, you have all the right to get it.

    • @simpleplum6184
      @simpleplum6184 Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Mike, I am in a similar situation, did you ever find out if you would fall under the 1948 exception?

    • @simpleplum6184
      @simpleplum6184 Před 2 lety +1

      @@bernardooechsler116 to clarify the lineage with your uncle who was able to attain Italian citizenship the administrative way: great grandfather born in Italy-> grandmother born outside Italy before 1948 -> mother born outside Italy after 1948 -> uncle born outside Italy after 1948. Is that correct? So the females in the line did not interrupt eligibility of descendants of a male citizen, who were born after 1948? Or to put another way, descendants of a male citizen who were born after 1948 were eligible even if the ancestral line was through a female descendant?

    • @bernardooechsler116
      @bernardooechsler116 Před 2 lety

      @@simpleplum6184 Yes, that's correct! If the child of a female Italian/Brazilian citizen (great-grandmother) was born after 1948, then this does not interrupt eligibility. Let me start with my lineage. My great-great-grandfather arrived in Brazil in his twenties, there he had children, including my Italian/Brazilian great-grandmother (she acquired her Italian citizenship at birth because of her father), then she had my grandmother (born 1947) and grandaunt (born after 1948) since my grandmother was born before 1948, my great-grandmother couldn't pass her citizenship rights to my grandma, she could pass to my grandaunt though. That's why my uncle was able to do the process in Italy (administrative way), but these days, it doesn't matter anymore, you still can acquire your right to citizenship even if you fall under the 1948 law, the process is a little bit different though, you will have to hire an attorney in Italy to start the process for you (maternal judicial way). I hope I was able to clarify your question! you can contact me at " bernardo.oechsler6@gmail.com " if you still need more clarification. YAY!!! YOU ARE STILL ELIGIBLE IF YOU FALL UNDER THE 1948 LAW

  • @mariezforbes
    @mariezforbes Před 3 lety

    I want to get Italian citizenship

  • @salvatoreemma
    @salvatoreemma Před 3 měsíci

    I’m trying to get the Italian citizenship by descent correct. Please some help:
    My great-grandfather was born in Sicily in 1892 and came to America in 1910. He wasn’t naturalized. He married another unnaturalized Italian in 1915 and gave birth to my grandfather in 1918. My grandfather married an Italian descent American and gave birth in 1944 to my mother (an only child). My mother was impregnated by an Italian man but they never married, and his name wasn’t put on my birth certificate. Based on this narrative, might I be eligible to be an Italian citizen by descent? Thank you!

  • @thebaltazar6029
    @thebaltazar6029 Před 3 lety

    What is language level is needed to get Italian citizenship. I am am EU citizen. And how long does it take to get it after live in Italy 4 years to get it.

    • @Ad-Free
      @Ad-Free Před 2 lety

      You don't need Italian citizenship. All EU citizens are free to live and work in any member state.

    • @thebaltazar6029
      @thebaltazar6029 Před 2 lety

      @@Ad-Free I know but I want also get Italian citizenship.

  • @BAMatherne.realtor
    @BAMatherne.realtor Před 3 lety

    I have all my great grandfathers papers but I’m not sure where to start.

    • @antoniodegregorio686
      @antoniodegregorio686 Před 3 lety +2

      go to the Italian embassy

    • @annikaricci9863
      @annikaricci9863 Před 3 lety +1

      So there are two main things. First, you'll need all birth, marriage and death certificates for the people in your line of descent (the parents that lead to your great grandfather) to prove that you're related in the first place. The second is that you'll need naturalization or "no record" statements from USCIS (immigration). If I remember correctly, as long as the next person in your line (for me it was my grandfather) was born before your great grandfather naturalized, then you should be good to go. If you still need help feel free to contact me!

    • @BAMatherne.realtor
      @BAMatherne.realtor Před 3 lety +1

      @@annikaricci9863 hi! I have his papers and he never got citizenship he remained an Italian citizen his entire life, I’ve found his Italian bc, we have all of his paperwork, and I have the birth certificates going in the order till it gets to me and each marriage license. I found someone to translate documents.I’m going to call the consulate near me to see what I need to do next.
      Thank you for your help.

    • @annikaricci9863
      @annikaricci9863 Před 3 lety

      @@BAMatherne.realtor no problem, sorry for the late reply! The consulate will have a list of the documents you need on their website under jure sanguinos citizenship, along with the paper application you’ll need to fill out. You might need to list all of the cities your relatives lived, that’s what I have to do.

  • @Bcerto
    @Bcerto Před 3 lety +2

    But how about for gay spouses? Does this marriage rule also apply?

    • @EmilianYT
      @EmilianYT Před 2 lety

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  • @DustyDawnaDigsHistory
    @DustyDawnaDigsHistory Před 4 lety

    I am a UK/USA dual citizen I lived in Gaeta 80-86 6 years, as a UK citizen who has lived in Italy for over the 4 year term could I apply for citizenship, or do I have to live there now to apply.
    I had an Italian girlfriend 😁
    Evelina Vecchio- Gaeta Italy.

  • @Behemoth66
    @Behemoth66 Před rokem

    So my father ( he was one of the biggest criminals known in the USA lol) was born in Palermo. He is on my USA birth certificate listed as my father and states his citizenship was Italy. What is needed to obtain Italian citizenship? I mean anyone around the world heard about him and it’s known hes 100% Italian. Hopefully it makes it easier

    • @CindyNero1577
      @CindyNero1577 Před 10 měsíci

      If you manage to do it, are you looking for a wife? Because I volunteer:D

  • @m.k.s.7417
    @m.k.s.7417 Před 2 lety +1

    As a fan, of: Italian FOOTball:
    I think, that Italy, should_ surely: "Prioritize":
    1, "Anyone, who:
    comes to the [very] Country; LEGALLY!!"
    2, "Anyone, who: has "a special_ skill/talent/ability; in/for: FOOTie [FOOTball]!!"!!
    And 3rdly; =
    "Anyone, who is from: a country, which was/has been Colonized, by Italy": (E.G. Iraq!!?? Tunisia; Eritrea and/or; Ethiopia).

  • @majidaljaburi7870
    @majidaljaburi7870 Před 3 lety +3

    What if someone does not have Italian decent but would Italy give someone Italian citizenship if they have Roman blood in their DNA ? 🤔

    • @aez6781
      @aez6781 Před 2 lety

      If you are of Roman descent you are of Italian descent, Rome is in Italy

    • @zafusca
      @zafusca Před 2 lety

      in case you are latin 100% for sure.

    • @zafusca
      @zafusca Před 2 lety

      what if Romanian country called roman blood same as Italian but that's not matter.what matter is if you latin.romance Language speaker you must be Spanish Italian Portuguese french catalan galician you all have same roman blood in.DNA

    • @dannydonnelly8198
      @dannydonnelly8198 Před 2 lety

      You have to have an ancestor who was born in the current republic of Italy and blood from that. It has nothing to do with having Roman ancestry

    • @majidaljaburi7870
      @majidaljaburi7870 Před 2 lety

      @@dannydonnelly8198 what about the kingdom of Italy would someone get citizenship from that

  • @ahmedabdullah492
    @ahmedabdullah492 Před 3 lety

    Hallo
    I was born in Italy, and now I am 19 years old.. I just stayed in Italy for one month then my family and I have stayed out Italy until now.
    Is it anyway possible for me to get the Italian citizenship?

    • @ahmedabdullah492
      @ahmedabdullah492 Před 3 lety

      Please answer me

    • @nmw222
      @nmw222 Před 3 lety

      @@ahmedabdullah492 hi I think so is you’re up to 18 year old I think you’re qualified

    • @ahmedabdullah492
      @ahmedabdullah492 Před 3 lety

      @@nmw222 sorry I do not get you
      Do you mean that it is possible?

    • @nmw222
      @nmw222 Před 3 lety

      @@ahmedabdullah492 yes that’s possible I know people who were born in Italy and that got their passport at the age of 18
      I’m born in Italy but I don’t live there and not still up to 18 year old but when it’s time I think I can get it too

    • @ahmedabdullah492
      @ahmedabdullah492 Před 3 lety

      @@nmw222 really? That is good
      But you know that I just stayed there for more than one month, and I also don't have the Italian language. So how can I get it?

  • @luongthai
    @luongthai Před 3 lety

    How about same-sex marriages? Is there a path to Italian citizenship at this point?

    • @annikaricci9863
      @annikaricci9863 Před 3 lety

      I believe it’s the same as heterosexual marriages, might be better to contact your consulate. There’s also great Facebook groups that can help

  • @nasciacito6651
    @nasciacito6651 Před 2 lety

    Why would anyone want to live in Italy? I live here and I would love to go and live somewhere else. It's the worst country where you cal live. No democracy. Only taxes. We have the worst government.