Residence permit in Italy

Get a residence permit in Italy

Foreign citizens who plan to stay in Italy for more than 90 days or want to move to this country for permanent residence must obtain a residence permit.

You should contact the competent Italian migration authority within 8 days from the date of arrival in the territory of this state.

Italian authorities provide foreigners with Permesso di Soggiorno — permission to stay in the country. The residence permit is issued in the form of an electronic card.

Italian legislation clearly regulates the procedure for obtaining a residence permit, permanent residence and citizenship. To understand all the legal aspects of migration law, quickly, at no extra cost, go through the procedure and become a resident of European jurisdiction, please contact Crystal Tax.

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You can apply with a package of documents for a residence permit to the competent state authority for migration issues. The specialists of our company will help:

• fill in the application;
• collect a package of documents;
• to fulfill other requirements stipulated by the Italian legislation for obtaining a residence permit;
• register a legal entity, draw up constituent documents;
• open a personal or corporate bank account;
• translate documents into the official language, notarize them;
• go to Questura Police Headquarters for fingerprinting;
• apply for a visa, etc.

A non-resident planning to obtain a residence permit should prepare the following documents:

1. A valid passport.
2. Four photo cards.
3. A document confirming the basis for obtaining a residence permit — marriage certificate, work permit, title documents for real estate, university enrollment, etc.
4. Medical insurance

The main aspects of a residence permit in Italy

Depending on the basis for issuing a residence permit, the document has a certain period of validity, in particular:

• for the purpose of seasonal work — 6 to 9 months;
• for learning — 1 year;
• for family reunification or employment — 2 years.

The residence permit can be extended, it is important not to miss the deadline in order to avoid negative legal consequences in the form of expulsion from the country and a ban on entry.

It is better to turn to specialists for help on the issue of prolonging a residence permit at least 90 days before the expiration of the permit document.

To obtain permanent residence in Italy, you must live with a temporary residence permit for 5 years. With permanent residence, foreign citizens enjoy all the rights of Italian residents, and also receive benefits, if provided for by local law.

In the case of permanent residence in Italy for 10 years, it is allowed to apply for citizenship.

Crystal Tax will provide you with highly qualified, comprehensive legal services, which will allow you to obtain a residence permit in Italy in the shortest possible time. Get in touch!