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Obtain the Italian residence permit

Our immigration experts support foreigners who move to Italy and need a residence permit to legally stay in the country.

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Studio A&P offers professional consulting services to businesses and individuals.

Studio A&P supports companies and individuals with their activities in Italy and Worldwide, providing specialized assistance in global mobility of workers, Italian and international taxation.

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You can send us a free request to illustrate your case and obtain a tailored quotation.

A&P Italian residence permit assistance procedure

  • You send us your request: we offer you a consultancy video-call
  • You will receive the documents check-list and will send us your documents
  • We draft your application package
  • One of our English speaking consultants will support you in person during the residence permit request as well as during the fingerprints and the permit collection

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 an Italian residence permit

Eligibility assessment

During the consultancy video-call, our experts will assess whether you can obtain the Italian residence permit.

The general requirements to apply for the residence permit are:

  • Possession of a valid passport and sufficient financial means
  • Suitable accommodation in Italy for the entire stay and, in some cases, possession of a valid health insurance

There are different types of residence permit depending on the chosen immigration strategy: family, work, study, elective residence, etc. Each type has specific requirements.

 

When to apply for the Italian residence permit

Timeline

The timing for the residence permit issuance is defined by the Italian immigration law and the standard procedure applied by the authorities involved.

  • Step 1: DOCUMENTS COLLECTION AND VERIFICATION (5-7 days)
  • Step 2: POSTAL KIT SUBMISSION AT THE POST OFFICE(within 8 days of entry into Italy)
  • Step 3: FINGERPRINTS APPOINTMENT AT THE QUESTURA (usually a few months after the post office appointment)
  • Step 4: COLLECTION OF THE RESIDENCE PERMIT AT THE QUESTURA (usually a few months after the fingerprints appointment)

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

Why rely on Studio A&P

Service provision

We adhere to established processes and internal policies aimed at supporting foreigners who want to move and live in Italy

  • We aim to provide an initial response within 24 hours of receiving your request
  • You can send us your documents by uploading them remotely using our online software
  • Our immigration experts can assist you in English language
  • We can assist you throughout Italy

In addition, we offer a 360° advice considering all legal, social security and tax aspects relating to transfers to Italy.

 

F.A.Q. about the service

The visa is issued by the Italian Embassy or Consulate abroad and allows the foreigner to enter Italy. The residence permit is issued in Italy by the Italian authorities (police) and allows the foreigner to live in Italy for more than 90 days.
It is generally possible to renew the residence permit; this depends on the type of permit and the compliance with the individual requirements.
It is generally possible to apply for a long-term residence permit (10 years validity) after 5 years of legally stay in Italy with a valid residence permit.
The local authorities may decide to not renew the residence permit to a person who stayed for more than half of its duration outside of Italy.

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