Long Term Visa

• The elective residence visa is perfect for those wishing to move to Italy without the need to engage in work activities in our country and who can demonstrate that they have a stable and continuous passive income not deriving from employment, which can be presumed to continue in the future;
• It is requested and issued by the competent Italian consulate abroad based on one’s residence;
• Generally, it lasts for one year and gives the possibility to obtain a temporary residence permit in Italy of the same duration or longer, renewable by demonstrating the same conditions to the territorially competent Police Headquarters.

Required Documents

• Documentation proving a constant passive income, which can be presumed to continue in the future, equal to at least €31,160 annually increased by 20% in case of a spouse, and 5% for each child added to the request. Some examples of the admitted incomes, even cumulatively with the request are the following: dividends from stable economic activities, pensions, rental income on owned properties, active interests on equity securities;
• Availability of accommodation in Italy where one can register their residence;
  Criminal record certificate;
• Motivational letter and any other document that can support the request and the relationship with Italy.
• Documents produced abroad in a foreign language must be appropriately translated into Italian and legalized or apostilled.

Our Assistance

• Complete guidance in the preliminary choice of the procedure and selection of all the necessary documentation for a positive outcome of the request;
• Complete guidance in the preparation, translation, and legalization or apostille of the necessary documents for the visa application;
• Guidance in booking the appointment for the submission of the visa application;
  Complete assistance in the request and obtaining of the residence permit in Italy upon first entry with the visa;
• Any other call and informative and supplementary communication that may be necessary in the relationship with the involved authorities and with the client, for the successful outcome of the visa and residence permit request.

• The visa for subordinate work or seasonal work is suitable for foreign citizens who receive an offer from an employer in Italy for subordinate or seasonal work;
• The types of employers, the citizenship of the applicants, and the sectors in which it is possible to receive the job offer are established by an annual decree issued by the Italian government, known as the “Decreto Flussi”;
• These visa requests are subject to a numerical quota limitation on entries, as well as a temporal limit for the submission of applications;
• The visa is issued by the competent Italian consulate based on the applicant’s residence, following the issuance in Italy of the “nulla osta” (certification of no impediment to entry) requested by the potential employer or their representative at the competent Prefecture through an electronic process;
• It lasts for the duration of the employment contract and gives the possibility to obtain a temporary residence permit in Italy of the same duration, renewable.

Required Documents

• Nulla osta (certification of no impediment to entry) requested by the potential employer or their representative at the competent Prefecture through an electronic procedure;
• Employment contract proposal for subordinate or seasonal work from the potential employer;
• Availability of accommodation or declaration of hospitality in Italy;
• Demonstration of the employer’s economic capacity and their status as a business owner, company holder, or freelancer in the relevant economic sector.

Our Assistance

• Complete guidance in the preliminary choice of the procedure and selection of all the necessary documentation for a positive outcome of the request;
• Request for nulla osta in Italy (certification of no impediment to the visa request) on behalf of the employer at the competent Prefecture;
• Complete guidance in the preparation, translation, and legalization or apostille of the necessary documents for the visa application;
  Guidance in booking the appointment for the submission of the visa application;
• Complete assistance in the request and obtaining of the residence permit in Italy upon first entry with the visa;
• Any other call and informative and supplementary communication that may be necessary in the relationship with the involved authorities and with the client, for the successful outcome of the visa and residence permit request.

• This visa application is suitable for foreigners who are directors, board members, auditors, or corporate figures in Italian companies that have been established, are active, and have been operating for at least 3 years.

• These visa applications are subject to a numerical quota system of entry permits as part of the Flows Decree, and also to a time limit for the submission of applications.
• The visa is issued by the Italian consulate responsible for the applicant’s residence, upon request and issuance in Italy of the nulla osta (non-impediment certification) requested by the visa applicant or by a proxy at the competent Police Headquarters.
• It is valid for one year with multiple entries and gives the possibility of obtaining a temporary residence permit in Italy for up to two years, renewable at the competent Police Headquarters.

Required Documents

• Nulla Osta for the economic activity issued by the Competent Italian Chamber of Commerce.
• Nulla Osta (non-impediment certification for visa issuance) issued by the competent Police Headquarters, personally requested by the visa applicant or by a proxy in Italy.
• Declaration of responsibility by the Italian company stating that the applicant will have an annual compensation exceeding 8,400 euros (the amount required for exemption from health expenses in Italy for the first entry of foreigners) and that no type of employed work will be established.
• Chamber of Commerce registration of the Italian company and the latest balance sheet.
• Availability of accommodation in Italy or a declaration of hospitality.

Our Assistance

• Complete guidance in the preliminary choice of the procedure and selection of all necessary documentation for a successful application.
• Request for Nulla Osta for economic activity issued by the Competent Italian Chamber of Commerce.
• Request for Nulla Osta in Italy (non-impediment certification for the visa application) at the competent Police Headquarters.
• Complete guidance in preparing, translating, and legalizing or applying an apostille to the necessary documents for the visa application.
• Guidance in booking the appointment for submitting the visa application.
• Complete assistance in requesting and obtaining the residence permit in Italy upon the first entry with the visa.
• Any other document preparation, proxies, calls, and informative and supplementary communication that may be necessary in the relationship with the involved authorities and with the client, for the successful outcome of the visa and residence permit application.

• This visa category is suitable for freelancers in regulated professions (through registration in professional registers or lists) or unregulated professions who intend to move to Italy to practice their self-employed activity.

• These visa applications are subject to a numerical quota system of entry permits as part of the Decreto Flussi (tr.: “Flows Decree”), and also to a time limit for the submission of applications.
• The visa is issued by the Italian consulate abroad based on the applicant’s residence, after the issuance in Italy of the Nulla Osta (non-impediment certification) requested in person by the visa applicant or by a proxy at the competent Police Headquarters.
• It is valid for one year with multiple entries and gives the possibility of obtaining a temporary residence permit in Italy for up to two years, renewable at the competent Police Headquarters.

Required Documents

• For regulated professions, recognition in Italy of the professional title obtained abroad.
• Nulla Osta for the economic activity and financial parameters necessary for the practice of the activity, issued by the Competent Italian Chamber of Commerce.
• Nulla Osta (non-impediment certification for visa issuance) issued by the competent Police Headquarters, personally requested by the visa applicant or by a proxy in Italy.
• Demonstration of the availability of the financial means necessary to undertake the activity in Italy, as indicated by the competent Chamber of Commerce.
• Personal bank account available and operating in Italy for the deposit of the sums necessary for the practice of the self-employed activity.
• Alternatively, proposal of a collaboration contract from an entity, company, or individual residing in Italy.
• Availability of accommodation in Italy or a declaration of hospitality.

Our Assistance

• Complete guidance in the preliminary choice of the procedure and selection of all necessary documentation for a successful application.
• Request for Nulla Osta for the economic activity and financial parameters issued by the Competent Italian Chamber of Commerce.
• Request for Nulla Osta in Italy (non-impediment certification for the visa application) at the competent Police Headquarters.
• Assistance in opening an Italian bank account.
• Complete guidance in preparing, translating, and legalizing or applying an apostille to the necessary documents for the visa application.
• Guidance in booking the appointment for submitting the visa application.
• Complete assistance in requesting and obtaining the residence permit in Italy upon the first entry with the visa.
• Any other document preparation, proxies, calls, and informative and supplementary communication that may be necessary in the relationship with the involved authorities and with the client, for the successful outcome of the visa and residence permit application.

• This visa category entails the issuance of a priority Nulla Osta (non-impediment certification) for the visa request within a maximum of 30 days from the application to the competent Startup Visa Committee of the Ministry of Economic Development, following an online procedure.

• The Startup Visa is suitable for the following categories:
  • Entrepreneurs who have an innovative business idea for the Italian market and have available funds of at least 50,000 euros to develop their project.
  • Foreign citizens who hold a managerial role within Italian startups that have been established, active, and operating for at least 3 years and are deemed deserving of the visa by the competent Italian authorities.
• These visa requests are subject to a numerical quota system of entry permits as part of the Flows Decree, and also to a time limit for the submission of applications.
• The visa is issued by the Italian consulate abroad based on the applicant’s residence, after requesting and issuing in Italy the Nulla Osta (non-impediment certification) at the Startup Visa Committee through an online procedure.
• It is valid for one year with multiple entries and gives the possibility of obtaining a temporary residence permit in Italy for up to two years, renewable at the competent Police Headquarters.

Required Documents

• Nulla Osta from the Startup Visa Committee issued within 30 days through an online application process demonstrating:
  • The innovative content of the business idea.
  • Alternatively:
    • Financial availability of one’s own or from investors of at least 50,000 euros to start the innovative project.
    • The applicant’s position in the management of an active and operating startup for at least 3 years.
    • A professional academic profile worthy of the priority visa.
    • An income in the previous year from legitimate sources of at least 8,400 euros.
• Availability of accommodation in Italy or a declaration of hospitality.

Our Assistance

• Complete guidance in the preliminary choice of the procedure and selection of all necessary documentation for a successful application.
• Request for Nulla Osta at the Startup Visa committee.
• Complete guidance in preparing, translating, and legalizing or applying an apostille to the necessary documents for the visa application.
• Guidance in booking the appointment for submitting the visa application.
• Complete assistance in requesting and obtaining the residence permit in Italy upon the first entry with the visa.
• Any other document preparation, proxies, calls, and informative and supplementary communication that may be necessary in the relationship with the involved authorities and with the client, for the successful outcome of the visa and residence permit application.

The Investor Visa is specifically designed for individuals intending to make a significant investment in Italy, namely:

• At least 2 million euros in securities issued by the Italian state, or;
• At least 500,000 euros in shares or stakes of an already existing capital company established and operating in Italy [S.p.A.; S.r.l.; S.a.p.a; or S.r.l.s];
• At least 250,000 euros in an already existing Italian innovative startup, or;
• A philanthropic donation of at least 1 million euros in support of a project of public interest in specific fields;
• This visa category includes the issuance of a priority Nulla Osta (non-impediment certification) for the visa request within a maximum of 30 days from the application to the competent Investor Visa Committee of the Ministry of Economic Development, following an online procedure;
• The visa is issued by the Italian consulate abroad based on the applicant’s residence, after requesting and issuing in Italy the Nulla Osta (non-impediment certification) at the Investor Visa Committee through an online procedure;
• It is valid for two years with multiple entries and gives the possibility of obtaining a temporary residence permit in Italy for up to two years, renewable at the competent Police Headquarters.

Required Documents

• Nulla Osta from the Investor Visa committee, issued within a maximum of 30 days through an online procedure demonstrating:
  
  • Ownership and availability of the economic resources necessary for the investment;
  • Transferability and legality of the sums to be invested;
  • Documentation attesting to the nature of the investment and, if applicable, the acceptance by the company in which to invest in financial instruments;
• Availability of accommodation in Italy or a declaration of hospitality;

Our Assistance

• Complete guidance in the preliminary choice of the procedure and selection of all necessary documentation for a successful application;
• Request for Nulla Osta at the Investor Visa committee;
• Complete guidance in preparing, translating, and legalizing or applying an apostille to the necessary documents for the visa application;
• Guidance in booking the appointment for submitting the visa application;
• Complete assistance in requesting and obtaining the residence permit in Italy upon the first entry with the visa;
• Any other document preparation, proxies, calls, and informative and supplementary communication that may be necessary in the relationship with the involved authorities and with the client, for the successful outcome of the visa and residence permit application.

The visa for study or training purposes is suitable for foreign nationals who can prove they have been admitted to the following training courses recognized by our Ministry of Education:

• Study courses (for adults) in higher secondary education institutions, higher technical education and training courses, higher technical education paths, and higher education training courses;
• Curricular internships included in higher technical education and higher education training paths, promoted by higher education institutions, higher technical education institutes, schools, professional training centers;
• Professional training courses and extracurricular internships within the quotas established by decree of the Minister of Labor and Social Policies, in agreement with the Ministers of the Interior and of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation;
• These visa applications may be subject to a numerical quota system of entry permits as part of the Flows Decree, and also to a time limit for the submission of applications;
• The visa is issued by the Italian consulate abroad based on the applicant’s residence, upon demonstration of admission to a recognized course of study for its obtainment;
• The visa duration matches the study course length and gives the possibility of obtaining a residence permit in Italy, renewable at the competent Police Headquarters.

Required Documents

• Admission letter from the Italian training institution recognized by the Ministry of Education;
• Availability of adequate financial resources and guarantees of support for the entire duration of the chosen course of study;
• Availability of accommodation in Italy or a declaration of hospitality;

Our Assistance

• Complete guidance in the preliminary choice of the procedure and selection of all necessary documentation for a successful application;
• Complete guidance in preparing, translating, and legalizing or applying an apostille to the necessary documents for the visa application;
• Guidance in booking the appointment for submitting the visa application;
• Complete assistance in requesting and obtaining the residence permit in Italy upon the first entry with the visa;
• Any other document preparation, proxies, calls, and informative and supplementary communication that may be necessary in the relationship with the involved authorities and with the client, for the successful outcome of the visa and residence permit application.

The EU Blue Card is specifically designed for highly skilled foreign workers who have a bachelor’s degree obtained after at least 3 years of study and have a job offer in Italy with a gross annual salary of at least 26,000 euros.

• It is a visa that can be applied for without any numerical quota limitations, at any time of the year.
• This visa category involves the issuance of a Nulla Osta (non-impediment certification for entry into Italy), upon request by the employer or their proxy, following an online procedure.
• It allows for the joint entry of family members, subject to the issuance of a family Nulla Osta in Italy.
• The visa is issued by the Italian consulate abroad based on the applicant’s residence, after requesting and issuing in Italy the Nulla Osta (non-impediment certification) by the competent Prefecture through an online procedure.
• It is valid for one year with multiple entries and provides the possibility of obtaining a temporary residence permit in Italy for up to two years, renewable at the competent Police Headquarters.

Required Documents

• Declaration of value in Italy of the academic title obtained abroad, issued by the competent Italian consulate.
• Nulla Osta (non-impediment certification for entry into Italy) issued electronically by the competent Prefecture in Italy, demonstrating the existence and validity of the job offer.
• An income in the previous year from legitimate sources of at least 8,400 euros.
• Availability of accommodation in Italy or a declaration of hospitality.

Our Assistance

• Complete guidance in the preliminary choice of the procedure and selection of all necessary documentation for a successful application.
• Request for electronic Nulla Osta at the competent Prefecture.
• Complete guidance in preparing, translating, and legalizing or applying an apostille to the necessary documents for the visa application.
• Guidance in booking the appointment for submitting the visa application.
• Complete assistance in requesting and obtaining the residence permit in Italy upon the first entry with the visa.
• Any other document preparation, proxies, calls, and informative and supplementary communication that may be necessary in the relationship with the involved authorities and with the client, to ensure the successful outcome of the visa and residence permit application.

The intra-company transfer visa for corporate secondment is specifically designed for workers of foreign companies temporarily transferred to Italy to a directly or indirectly affiliated company, being part of the same group as a subsidiary, branch, or representative office;The applicant can be, alternatively:

• A manager of the foreign company;
• A highly specialized worker with specific expertise, professional experience, and knowledge in the field of the Italian host entity;
• A trainee worker, holding a university degree, transferred to Italy to develop specific professional skills.
• This visa category can be requested without any numerical quota limitations, at any time of the year;
• This visa category involves the issuance of a Nulla Osta (non-impediment certification for entry into Italy), upon request by the employer or their proxy, following an online procedure;
• It allows for the joint entry of family members, subject to the issuance of a Nulla Osta as a family member in Italy;
• The visa is issued by the Italian consulate abroad based on the applicant’s residence, after requesting and issuing in Italy the Nulla Osta (non-impediment certification) by the competent Prefecture through an online procedure;
• It is valid for one year with multiple entries and provides the possibility of obtaining a temporary residence permit in Italy for up to two years, renewable at the competent Police Headquarters.

Required Documents

• A detachment letter signed by the foreign company indicating the duties, salary, and duration of the secondment in Italy;
• Nulla Osta (non-impediment certification for entry into Italy) issued electronically by the competent Prefecture in Italy, demonstrating the existence of the employment relationship abroad and the employer’s intention for the secondment;
• An income in the previous year from legitimate sources of at least 8,400 euros;
• Availability of accommodation in Italy or a declaration of hospitality;

Our Assistance

• Complete guidance in the preliminary choice of the procedure and selection of all necessary documentation for a successful application;
• Request for electronic Nulla Osta at the competent prefecture;
• Complete guidance in preparing, translating, and legalizing or applying an apostille to the necessary documents for the visa application;
• Guidance in booking the appointment for submitting the visa application;
• Complete assistance in requesting and obtaining the residence permit in Italy upon the first entry with the visa;
• Any other document preparation, proxies, calls, and informative and supplementary communication that may be necessary in the relationship with the involved authorities and with the client, to ensure the successful outcome of the visa and residence permit application.

These visa categories are available at any time of the year, without numerical limitations, for the following professional categories:

• University exchange lecturers or native language teachers;
• University professors appointed to carry out an academic assignment in Italy;
• Translators and interpreters;
• Family collaborators who have been in full-time domestic employment abroad for at least one year with Italian citizens or citizens of EU member states residing abroad who are moving to Italy for the continuation of the domestic employment relationship;
• Individuals authorized to stay for professional training purposes who carry out temporary periods of training with Italian employers, also performing tasks that fall within the scope of subordinate work;
• Workers employed by organizations or companies operating in Italian territory, temporarily admitted at the request of the employer, to perform specific functions or tasks for a limited or determined period, required to leave Italy when such tasks or functions are completed;
• Maritime workers;
• Employees regularly paid by employers, individuals or legal entities, residing or based abroad and paid by them, who are transferred from abroad to individuals or legal entities, Italian or foreign, residing in Italy, to carry out certain performances subject to a contract of work stipulated between the said individuals or legal entities residing or based in Italy and those residing or based abroad;
• Workers employed by circuses or traveling shows abroad;
• Artistic and technical staff for opera, theater, concert, or ballet performances;
• Dancers, artists, and musicians employed at entertainment venues;
• Artists employed by musical, theatrical, or film institutions or by public or private radio or television companies, or by public bodies as part of cultural or folk events;
• Foreigners intended to carry out any type of professional sports activity at Italian sports companies;
• Journalists officially accredited in Italy and regularly paid employees of daily or periodical press bodies, or foreign radio or television broadcasters;
• Individuals carrying out research activities or occasional work within the framework of youth exchange or mobility programs, or are au pair;
• Professional nurses hired at public and private healthcare facilities.These visas involve the issuance of a Nulla Osta (non-impediment certification for entry into Italy), upon request of the hosting entity or its proxy following an online procedure;The visa is issued by the Italian consulate abroad based on the applicant’s residence, after requesting and issuing in Italy the Nulla Osta (non-impediment certification) by the competent Prefecture through an online procedure;It is valid for one year with multiple entries and provides the possibility of obtaining a temporary residence permit in Italy for up to two years, renewable at the competent Police Headquarters.

Required Documents

• Documentation issued by the Italian hosting entity attesting to the nature, terms, and duration of the employment or collaboration relationship;
• Documentation attesting to the visa applicant’s professionalism;
• Nulla Osta (non-impediment certification for entry into Italy) issued electronically by the competent Prefecture in Italy, demonstrating the existence of the employment or collaboration relationship between the foreign professional and the Italian hosting entity;
• In the case of a resource contract stipulated between a foreign employer and an Italian entity, a contract of work and a detachment letter attesting to the terms of the visa applicant’s transfer to Italy;
• An income in the previous year from legitimate sources of at least 8,400 euros;
• Availability of accommodation in Italy or a declaration of hospitality;

Our Assistance

• Complete guidance in the preliminary choice of the procedure and selection of all necessary documentation for a successful application;
• Request for electronic Nulla Osta at the competent prefecture;
• Complete guidance in preparing, translating, and legalizing or applying an apostille to the necessary documents for the visa application;
• Guidance in booking the appointment for submitting the visa application;
• Complete assistance in requesting and obtaining the residence permit in Italy upon the first entry with the visa;
• Any other document preparation, proxies, calls, and informative and supplementary communication that may be necessary in the relationship with the involved authorities and with the client, to ensure the successful outcome of the visa and residence permit application.

The family reunification visa is specifically aimed at foreign citizens who wish to reunite with their family members already legally residing in Italy. For this purpose, the following are considered family members:

• Spouse or civil union partner;
• Minor children;
• Dependent adult children;
• Dependent parents, provided they do not have other children in their country of origin;
• Parents over sixty-five years old, provided no other son or daughter can support them in their country of origin due to proven and serious health problems, and provided they are not married to another spouse who resides regularly in Italy;
• Parent of the minor legally residing in Italy;
• Direct first-degree ascendants of an unaccompanied minor with refugee status.The visa is issued by the Italian consulate abroad based on the residence of the requesting family member, after issuing in Italy the Nulla Osta for family reasons (non-impediment certification for entry), requested electronically at the competent Prefecture by the legally residing family member in Italy, or by their proxy;It is valid for one year with multiple entries and provides the possibility of obtaining a temporary residence permit in Italy for up to two years, renewable at the competent Police Headquarters.

Required Documents

• Official documentation attesting to the regular stay of the family member in Italy;
• Documentation attesting to the visa applicant’s family status;
• Adequate economic availability of the family member in Italy for the support of the family member to be reunified;
• Nulla Osta (non-impediment certification for entry into Italy) issued electronically by the competent Prefecture in Italy;
• Availability of accommodation in Italy or a declaration of hospitality;

Our Assistance

• Complete guidance in the preliminary choice of the procedure and selection of all necessary documentation for a successful application;
• Request for electronic Nulla Osta at the competent prefecture;
• Complete guidance in preparing, translating, and legalizing or applying an apostille to the necessary documents for the visa application;
• Guidance in booking the appointment for submitting the visa application;
• Complete assistance in requesting and obtaining the residence permit in Italy upon the first entry with the visa;
• Any other document preparation, proxies, calls, and informative and supplementary communication that may be necessary in the relationship with the involved authorities and with the client, to ensure the successful outcome of the visa and residence permit application.

• Family cohesion refers to family reunification carried out directly in Italy with a family member who is already legally present or residing in the Italian territory;
• The family members who can be reunited are the same as those provided for by the legislation on family reunification from abroad;
• Family cohesion does not require the issuance of a Nulla Osta in Italy;
• The residence permit for family cohesion will follow the duration of the residence permit of the family member legally residing in Italy on whose behalf reunification is requested.

Required Documents

• Proof of the family relationship;
• Demonstration of the existence of an income for the support of the family member requesting cohesion;
• In the case of relatives over sixty-five, proof of national or private health insurance;
• Availability of accommodation in Italy.

Our Assistance

• Complete guidance in the preliminary choice of the procedure and selection of all necessary documentation for a successful application;
• Complete assistance in requesting and obtaining the residence permit in Italy;
• Any other document preparation, proxies, calls, and informative and supplementary communication that may be necessary in the relationship with the involved authorities and with the client, to ensure the successful outcome of the residence permit application.

Residence permit conversions in Italy refer to the process through which an individual changes the status of their residence permit. This can occur for several reasons, for example:

• Work: If a person has entered Italy with a different national visa but has subsequently found work in the country, they can request the conversion of their permit into a residence permit for work reasons;
• Study: Foreign students intending to attend educational institutions in Italy can convert their residence permit into a specific permit for study reasons;
• Family reasons: If a person is married to or cohabiting with an Italian citizen or a citizen of the European Union, they can request the conversion of the residence permit for family reasons;
• International protection: Those who obtain refugee status can convert their asylum permit into a residence permit for international protection;
• Other: There are several other situations where conversion might be necessary, for example, for health reasons or to engage in specific activities.

The exact procedures and requirements for converting residence permits can vary.

The residence permit for job search and the residence permit for awaiting citizenship are two specific types of permits in Italy:

• The first is aimed at foreign citizens who are already in Italy with a residence permit and intend to work but do not yet have a job offer. To obtain this permit, it is usually necessary to prove that one has sufficient financial means for their own support. Once a job offer is received, the permit can be converted into a residence permit for work reasons.
• The second is specific for those who have applied for Italian citizenship but must wait for the outcome. Waiting times for citizenship can be long, and this permit serves to ensure that the applicant can stay in the country without legal issues during this period.
• Both residence permits involve direct application at the competent Police Headquarters based on the address of residence in Italy.

Required Documents

The required documents vary depending on the territorial offices involved based on the elected address in Italy.

Our Assistance

• Complete guidance in the preliminary choice of the procedure and selection of all necessary documentation for a successful application.
• Complete assistance in the request and obtaining of the residence permit in Italy.
• Any other document preparation, proxies, calls, and informative and supplementary communication that may be necessary in the relationship with the involved authorities and with the client, to ensure the successful outcome of the visa and residence permit application.

The EU long-term residence permit allows foreign citizens to legally reside in a European Union country for an extended period;

• It is valid for at least 5 years.
• This type of permit is designed for long-term stays and is issued to foreigners who have met certain requirements, such as having a temporary residence permit for at least five consecutive years.
• Those with a long-term residence permit have rights similar to those of the host country’s citizens in many areas, such as access to healthcare and employment, and the right to freely travel within the EU member states for stays up to 90 days without needing a visa.
• It is directly requested in Italy at the competent Police Headquarters based on the address of residence.

Required Documents

• Residence certificate and proof of continuous residence in Italy for at least 5 years;
• Demonstration of an income equal to or higher than the minimum amount foreseen for the social allowance in Italy;
• Health insurance;
• Criminal record certificate.

Our Assistance

• Complete guidance in the preliminary choice of the procedure and selection of all necessary documentation for a successful application.
• Complete assistance in the request and obtaining of the residence permit in Italy.
• Any other document preparation, proxies, calls, and informative and supplementary communication that may be necessary in the relationship with the involved authorities and with the client, to ensure the successful outcome of the visa and residence permit application.

In addition to specific visas for work, elective residence, freelancers, entrepreneurs, investors, and family members, our legislation in Italy provides for other types of national visa and residence permit divided according to the specific reasons for the request, for example:

• Medical treatment;
• International adoption;
• Diplomatic mission;
• Religious reasons.

Required Documents

• Nulla Osta or authorization for entry for specific reasons issued by the responsible entity;
• Official documentation proving the necessity of moving to Italy for a specific reason and period;
• Documentation attesting means of support or guarantees provided in Italy by the hosting entity;
• Adequate accommodation or declaration of hospitality.

Our Assistance

• Complete guidance in the preliminary choice of the procedure and selection of all necessary documentation for a successful application;
• Complete guidance in preparing, translating, and legalizing or applying apostilles to the necessary documents for the visa application;
• Guidance in booking the appointment for submitting the visa application;
• Complete assistance in requesting and obtaining the residence permit in Italy upon the first entry with the visa;
• Any other document preparation, proxies, calls, and informative and supplementary communication that may be necessary in the relationship with the involved authorities and with the client, to ensure the successful outcome of the visa and residence permit application.