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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 Italian stay permit for non-EU family members.

Which country the service is available for:

Italy

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.

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.

Processing time for the Italian stay permit for non-eu family members

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.

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.

Consultancy on the Italian stay permit for non-EU family members of EU citizens

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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.

Discover more about this topic with our guides

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Legislative Decree 30 of February 6, 2007 defines how third-country family members of EU citizens can apply for a residence card to stay in Italy.

Contact us for assistance

Fill out the form below to request a personalized quote directly. Our experts will get back to you within 2 business days.

Form ID: “450”

Name(Required)
Email(Required)
Relation with the EU citizen(Required)
Do you already have an accommodation in Italy?(Required)
Is the EU citizen already registered as resident in that accommodation?
Residency address in Italy
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