Italy - Apply for Residence Permit

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Apply for Residence Permit, the applicant has to approach the Embassy and consulates link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
8. The applicant will need to attend an appointment at the embassy or consulate to provide biometric data, such as fingerprints and photographs.
9. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
10. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
11. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
12. The officer will evaluate the application and conduct an inspection of the project site to assess the potential environmental impact of the proposed activity.
13. Once the permit is approved, the applicant will need to collect it from the Italian embassy or consulate or the immigration authorities in Italy.
14. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Passport or travel document
• Visa, if required
• Proof of financial means to support yourself during your stay in Italy
• Health insurance coverage
• Certificate of no criminal record
• Proof of accommodation in Italy
• Application form (available from the Italian embassy or consulate)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation – Italy
Piazzale della Farnesina, 1
00135 Rome
Main switchboard: 0039-06.36911
The MFAIC’s institutionalised and certified e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact link
Embassy and consulates link

Eligibility

• Any individual who intends to Apply for Residence Permit is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Age
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Parents’ name
• Parents’ details
• Educational Qualifications
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A Residence Permit, also known as Permesso di Soggiorno in Italian, is a document that allows non-EU citizens to reside legally in Italy for a specific period. It is issued by the immigration authorities in Italy and must be obtained by foreigners who plan to stay in Italy for more than three months.

Information which might help

• The Residence Permit is required for various purposes, such as study, work, family reunification, investment, and other specific reasons. The type of permit the applicant need will depend on the circumstances and the purpose of the stay in Italy.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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