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1 program for Italy. Explore the options and get an expert assessment.
Italy's permanent-style residence status (the implementation of EU Directive 2003/109/EC) for non-EU nationals after five years of continuous legal residence. It is open-ended subject to renewal and grants enhanced rights, including work without quota authorisation and mobility to other EU states.
This is Italy's permanent-style residence status for non-EU nationals after five years of continuous legal residence. It is open-ended subject to renewal, requires an A2 Italian language test, and grants enhanced rights including work without quota authorisation and EU mobility.
Family Reunification lets a non-EU national lawfully resident in Italy with a qualifying permit bring close family to join them. The sponsor applies for a nulla osta through the Sportello Unico; the family member then gets a family visa and a permesso di soggiorno per motivi familiari.
Italy recognises citizenship through Italian ancestry, but a 2025 reform (Law 74/2025) introduced generational limits and new conditions, so distant-ancestor claims are no longer automatically sufficient. Anyone exploring this route should treat the post-reform rules as the current framework.
The Self-Employment Visa is for non-EU nationals working in Italy as a freelancer, professional, entrepreneur, artisan or company officer. Entry is via the small self-employment quota within the Decreto Flussi, and you must obtain a nulla osta from the Questura before applying for the visa.
Non-EU nationals who have legally resided in Italy for the required period — generally ten years — may apply for citizenship by naturalisation. The Prefecture of residence assesses the application and forwards it to the Ministry of the Interior, with citizenship granted by Presidential Decree.
The Elective Residence Visa is a long-stay route for financially independent non-EU nationals who will live in Italy on stable passive income and not work. It is a lifestyle and retirement-style option: holders may not take employment or self-employment in Italy.
Yes. The Elective Residence visa is designed for financially independent people who will live in Italy on stable passive income and will not work.
Yes. The study permit allows limited part-time work during your course and, importantly, can be converted into a work permit in many cases outside the Decreto Flussi quota — making study a realistic stepping stone to staying on in Italy.
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Immigrate (Permanent Residence) — Italy