What are the visa & residency requirements in Italy?
We asked people about the visa & residency requirements in Italy, they wrote...
"In order to obtain a visa for Italy, foreigners must contact the Italian Embassy or Consulate in their own country to obtain the appropriate visa form and find out the necessary document requirements, such as a valid passport, birth certificate, marriage certificate and proof of income. Applicants must then complete the form and make an appointment to submit the form and documentary evidence to the Embassy at the designated time. To apply for residency in Italy, applicants must first obtain a visa that is valid for at least 90 days and then register at their local police station. They must provide proof of where they will be living in Italy, proof of income and a valid passport with all relevant documents, such as a birth certificate or marriage certificate, to the police station. Upon receipt of the documents and proof of accommodation, the police station will issue the foreigner a residency permit that must be renewed every five years," explained one expat living in Italy.
"Visa and residency requirements in Italy depend on your nationality and the purpose of your stay. EU/EEA citizens have the right to live and work in Italy with minimal paperwork, needing only to register with local authorities, while non-EU citizens must apply for a visa before arrival, which can be for work, study, or family reunification. Keep also in mind that long-term residency requires obtaining a permesso di soggiorno (residence permit)," wrote Brian Viola from Italian For A While.
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