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Obtain the Italian long-term residence permit

Our immigration experts support foreigners who reside in Italy and wish to obtain the permanent residence status.

Which country the service is available for:

Italy

Assistance with the long-term permit

You can send a free request to our team to explain your case and get a personalized quote.

  1. We offer you a consultation video call
  2. You can send us your documents remotely using A&P software
  3. We collect the documents and prepare the application for you
  4. We organize an English-speaking consultant to accompany you during the application

Finally, we monitor the application until the permit release.

Case assessment

During the consultation, our experts will advise whether you qualify for the long-term permit.

The criteria assessed during the consultation will include:

  • The years you already spent in Italy as a resident
  • Your minimum income and your family composition
  • Your Italian language proficiency level
  • The previous resident permits you had
  • Your criminal records history

In fact, application for the long-term permit can be submitted only if the applicant meets certain criteria.

Permit application

Once assessed that you meet the minimum requirements, A&P will arrange an in-person meeting at the competent application center.

During the meeting, an A&P consultant will bring the pre-filled application package and assist you to submit your application correctly. As a result of the meeting, you will receive an application receipt to certify your legal status in Italy.

The A&P consultant will assist you also during the fingerprints and until the permit collection appointment.

Advantages and rights

Long-term residence permit holders receive a specific legal status, which provides them with additional rights compared to those granted to non-EU citizens holding standard residence permits.

For instance, they can engage in almost any type of work activities, without having to sign the stay contract. Furthermore, they can participate in public recruitment competitions and benefit from social assistance and social security benefits. Moreover, they can avail of fast-track immigration routes if they decide to move within Europe.

Finally, the long-term residence permit’s validity is of ten years, which means not having to update the permit every two years, without the risk of suffering travel restrictions during each renewal process.

Service delivery

We adhere to established processes and internal policies for the provision of services.

  • We aim to provide an initial response within 24 hours of receiving your request
  • You can send us your documents by conveniently uploading them remotely using the A&P management system
  • Our immigration experts can assist you in English
  • We can assist you with the long-term permit application all over Italy thanks to our network of consultants
Consultancy on the Italian long term residence permit

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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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F.A.Q. about the service

Once obtained, the long-term status is permanent. However, the permit itself must be updated every ten years, in line with other Italian identification documents.
The long-term permit is not issued to foreigners staying in Italy on student permits or short-term residence permits. However, the period of stay on a student permit counts in the calculation of the five years of residence required.

Discover more about this topic with our guides

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Find out about the Italian long term residence permit: how to obtain the permanent residence status for non-EU nationals who have been legally residents for a continuous period.

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.

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