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Italian stay permit for non-EU family members of EU citizens

Our immigration experts assist family members of EU citizens in obtaining the EU family member residence card.

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How we can assist you

Assistance with EU family member residence card

You can contact us for a preliminary assessment to tell us about your case and receive a personalized quote.

A&P Assistance Procedure

You send us your request: we will offer you consultation video call
You will receive the list of required documents and you will upload your documents
We will assist you remotely with the visa application at the competent Italian diplomatic representation
After your arrival in Italy, we will assist you in applying for the Italian residence card and completing all the immigration formalities.

Arletti & Partners Team

The team at Studio Arletti & Partners is made up of over 50 highly qualified and multilingual professionals, specialized in global mobility and tax consultancy, including worker postings, Italian and international taxation, and immigration procedures both in Italy and abroad.

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Who can apply for the EU family member residence card

Candidate's eligibility assessment

During the consultation video call, our experts will verify whether you meet the requirements to apply for the EU family member residence card.

As general requirements to qualify for this permit type, you must:

Have a valid passport
Be a family member of an EU citizen legally residing in Italy (i.e.: spouse, registered partner, child, dependent parent)
Live or intend to live together with the EU citizen in Italy
Have suitable accommodation.

Our immigration experts will guide you step by step in preparing the required documentation and submitting your application to the competent authorities, ensuring that the process is completed quickly and in full compliance with Italian and EU regulations.

When to apply for the residence card

Processing time

The processing times for the visa and residence permit obtainment are established by Italian immigration law and by the standard procedures of the competent authorities.

Phase 1: Document Collection and Verification (5–15 days)
Phase 2: Visa Issuance (minimum 15 days; some consulates may take up to 30 days)
Phase 3: Residence Permit Application (within 8 days after arrival in Italy)
Phase 4: Fingerprint Appointment (depending on the availability of the competent Immigration Office)
Phase 5: Residence Permit Issuance (approximately 30 days after the fingerprint appointment)

The timeline may vary according to the specific case, the complexity of documents and the authorities involved.

Why rely on Studio A&P

Service provision

Studio A&P follows established processes and internal policies to ensure a high-quality service for immigration procedures related to entry into Italy.

Our Approach

We aim to provide an initial response within 24 hours of receiving your request
You can upload your documents remotely using the A&P management platform
Our immigration experts provide full support in English
We can assist you throughout the entire Italian territory.

In addition, Studio A&P offers comprehensive consultancy, examining all labour, social security, and tax aspects connected to assignments and business activities in Italy.

F.A.Q. about the service

The residence permit can be requested by family members of European Union citizens who reside or intend to reside in Italy.

The visa is required to enter Italy, while the residence permit must be requested after arrival in Italy and allows the family member to live legally in the country.