Residence Permits
Stay in Italy
Residence Permit for EU Blue Card holder
Foreigners eligible to apply for the residence permit with the wording “EU Blue Card” are highly skilled non-EU workers who intend to carry out paid employment on behalf of or under the direction or coordination of another natural or legal person, and who can therefore enter or stay in Italy outside the quotas established by the flow decree.
Residence Permit for Long-Term EU Resident from Another EU Member State
Directive 2003/109/EC has recognized a sort of “European status” for non-EU citizens who are legally present in the territory of a European Union country continuously for at least five years. However, each European State, in transposing the Directive, has established different conditions and procedures, always respecting the principle of equal treatment throughout the European territory, regardless of the EU country of residence.
Permanent Residence Permit for Long-Term EU Residents
The Long-Term EU Residence Permit in Italy mandates five years of continuous residency, income proof, stable employment, Italian proficiency at level A2, and is now valid for 10 years
Conversions of Residence Permits into Other Types
A non-EU foreigner who is regularly in national territory with a valid residence permit, in cases provided for by the regulations, may convert the residence permit they hold into another type of permit as long as the one they currently possess is still valid and, in specific cases, there are quotas available as per the decree on immigration flows.
Residence Permit for Job Searching Purposes
The Job Search Permit, lasting up to one year, is for those in Italy without a job contract but registered with employment services. Students of legal age or with an Italian diploma can apply after enrolling in the DID.
Residence Permit for Medical Treatment Purposes
The Residence Permit for Medical Treatment in Italy is for non-EU citizens and their companions, renewable based on treatment duration or health severity. It allows employment and access to the National Health Service depends on the permit’s reason.
Residence Permit and Residence Card for Family Members of EU Citizens
The non-EU citizen who joins a regular European or Italian citizen in Italy can request: If a family member of a European citizen – the Residence Card for Family Members of EU Citizens (Legislative Decree 30/2007, Articles 10 and 14) If a family member of an Italian citizen: If they meet the income and dependency […]
Residence Permit for Self-Employment Purposes
The Residence Permit for Self-Employment is the required residency title for non-EU citizens who have entered Italy with a visa for self-employment purposes following the issuance of a “Nulla Osta” for self-employment.
Residence Permit for Subordinate and Seasonal Work Reasons
The Residence Permit for Subordinate and Seasonal Work Reasons is the residence permit necessary for non-EU citizens who have entered Italy with a visa for Subordinate or Seasonal Work following the issuance of a nulla osta (clearance) for Subordinate or Seasonal Work.
Residence Permit for Study Purposes
The Residence Permit for Study Purposes (Permesso di Soggiorno per Motivo di Studio) is the required residency title for non-EU foreign citizens who have entered Italy with a visa for study purposes and who must attend courses or training programs lasting more than 3 months
Entry and Stay Permit for Elective Residence
The residence permit for elective residence is requested and obtained by foreigners who intend to establish themselves or stay in Italy and demonstrate that they can support themselves independently without engaging in any work activity.
The Residence Permit for Family Reasons
The Residence Permit for Family Reasons is the required residence title for non-EU citizens who have entered Italy with a visa for Family Reasons following the issuance of a Nulla Osta (no impediment) for Family Reunification