Family
Family reunification, permits for family reasons, residence cards for family members of EU citizens, minors and marriages.
Family procedures involve two countries and several authorities: the clearance in Italy, the visa abroad and the residence permit after arrival.
This section covers family reunification, the residence card for family members of EU citizens and the rules for minors.
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Family reunification
Family reunification allows a legally resident non-EU citizen in Italy to bring over certain family members (generally a spouse, minor children and de…
Residence card for EU family members
Non-EU family members of an EU citizen (or Italian citizen) exercising free movement can apply for a residence card, valid for five years and issued i…
Residence permit for family reasons
A permit for family reasons is tied to a family relationship with an Italian or EU citizen, or with a non-EU national lawfully resident in Italy. Its …
Minors: permits and schooling
Foreign minors in Italy can hold their own residence permit, issued on the application of whoever holds parental responsibility. Minors have the right…
Guides in this section
Family reunification
How family reunification works in Italy: which relatives can join you, income and housing requirements, the clearance, the visa and the resi…
Residence card for EU family members
Residence card for non-EU family members of EU or Italian citizens: requirements, validity, electronic format, permanent residence and how i…
Minors: permits and schooling
Residence permits for minors in Italy: how to apply, required documents, school enrolment, the right to education and what happens at 18.…
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Official sources
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Integration of Migrants Portal (opens in a new tab)
Ministero del Lavoro e delle Politiche Sociali — Ministero dell’Interno · in italiano
Portale interistituzionale con guide multilingue su permessi, ricongiungimento familiare, cittadinanza e integrazione.
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Immigration Consolidation Act — Legislative Decree 286/1998 (in force) (opens in a new tab)
Normattiva — Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri · in italiano
Testo unico delle disposizioni concernenti la disciplina dell’immigrazione e norme sulla condizione dello straniero.
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Portale Immigrazione (Immigration Portal) (opens in a new tab)
Ministero dell’Interno · in italiano
Il portale telematico del Ministero dell’Interno per la gestione delle istanze di soggiorno (kit postale, nulla osta, sportello unico).
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Prefectures — Territorial Government Office (opens in a new tab)
Ministero dell’Interno · in italiano
Portale delle Prefetture, competenti su cittadinanza, sportelli unici per l’immigrazione e nulla osta.
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Questure — Immigration Office: procedures and documents (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
Polizia di Stato — Questure · in italiano
Documento ufficiale di sintesi sulle procedure dell’Ufficio Immigrazione: documenti per tipologia di permesso, contributi e conversioni.
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European Union — official website (opens in a new tab)
Unione Europea
Informazioni ufficiali dell’Unione Europea sui diritti dei cittadini UE e dei loro familiari.
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