Permit of stay

The Residence Permit for family cohesion may be requested by a foreign national residing legally in Italy with a valid Residence Permit. Unlike the Residence Permit for family reunification, which is inherent to family members who are abroad and for which a prerequisite is a request for authorization from the Prefecture, as stipulated by Article 29 of the Consolidated Law on Immigration, for cohesion the clearance document is not required.

The Residence Permit for family reasons must be requested within eight working days from the date of entry into Italy - which has taken place with a Visa for family reunification - at the Police Headquarters of reference, by sending the appropriate kit from the authorized post offices, containing all of the documents required by law and the application form for the issue of the Residence Permit.

Among the various types of Residence Permits provided for by the Italian legal system, there is the Residence Permit for Special Protection, which is issued to asylum seekers who do not qualify for international protection but who, according to the Territorial Commission, are at risk of persecution and torture if returned to their country of origin.

The Residence Permit is a mandatory document for foreign citizens who do not belong to the European Union and gives them the right to stay legally in Italy. As we know, to obtain it, it is necessary to apply to the Immigration Office and present the documents required by law.

Law decree no. 238/2021 was promulgated on the 1st of February and regulates the provisions for the fulfillment of the obligations arising from Italy's membership in the European Union. It mainly concerns a measure aimed at adapting the national system to the European one and at facilitating the cancellation of several infringement procedures addressed to Italy. 

Several positions regarding applications relating to the Flows Decrees have remained vacant: for this reason, the deadline has been postponed till the end of September.

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