The Residence permit for study purposes and the residence permit necessary for non-EU foreign citizens who entered Italy with a visa for study reasons and who must attend study or training courses lasting more than 3 months.

It must be requested at the preccint (reference Immigration Office) of competence within 8 days from the student's entry into the territory, by postal kit.

Le Permis de séjour pour motifs d'études a une durée variable (de 6 mois à 1 an) en fonction du type de cursus d'études activé.

The Residence Permit for Study Reasons can be renewed, in order to cover the entire course of study provided for in the issuance of the entry visa.

The first issue of the Residence Permit for Study Motives

The non-EU foreign citizen must fill in the appropriate documentation to be sent by no. 8 days, with a special envelope through the Post offices enabled, to the preccint (reference: Immigration Office) competent for the territory.

The application must be accompanied by:

The application must be accompanied by:

photocopy of passport or equivalent document valid (the pages showing personal data, photography, stamps, visas);

1. documentation certifying enrollment in the activated course of study:

   1. STUDY-SECOND CYCLE: photocopy of the certification certifying the course of study to be followed, endorsed by the Italian Diplomatic / Consular Representation upon issue of the entry visa and photocopy of enrollment;

   2. STUDY-SECOND CYCLE: photocopy of the certification certifying the course of study to be followed, endorsed by the Italian Diplomatic / Consular Representation upon issue of the entry visa and photocopy of enrollment;

   3. PROFESSIONAL STUDY-TRAINING: documentation certifying enrollment in the professional training course issued by the accredited body;

2. a photocopy of the insurance policy, valid in the national territory, for the duration of the residence permit, against the risk of illness and / or accidents, it is possible to subscribe to the SSN policy as a voluntary registration at the beginning of the calendar year;

3. demonstration of financial means (eg possession of credit card, active current account, other);

4. demonstration of a suitable place to place one's domicile;

5. Stamp duty of 16.00 euros;

Costs of the question

The amounts of contributions payable by foreigners of age are equal to:

• receipt of payment of € 30.46 for the issue of the Residence Permit in electronic format (PSE) to be paid into the postal current account no. 67422402 in the name of the Ministry of Economy and Finance - Department of the Treasury with the purpose of "amount for the issue of the electronic residence permit";

• payment of euro 30.00 for the shipping costs of the postal kit (insured format);

• contribution payment of € 70.46 for the issue of the Residence Permit with a duration exceeding no. 6 months up to n. 1 years.

The renewal of the residence permit must be requested at the Police Headquarters where the foreigner lives within the expiry of the permit or in any case no later than 60 days from the expiry date.

There are three types of Residence Permit for work:

A) Subordinated work

The residence permit has a maximum duration of:

• 2 years if the employment contract is for an indefinite period
• 1 year if the employment contract is for a fixed term

Documents to be attached

• Stamp duty of 16.00 euros;
• full copy of the passport bearing the entry visa;
• n. 4 passport-size photographs of each person to be registered on the permit of
  living room;
• the receipt of the payment of € 30.00 at the post office for expenses
  shipping;
• receipt of the payment of € 30.46 for the issue of residence permits
  in electronic format;
• the receipt of the payment of 70.46 euros (non-refundable in case of
  denial) for a residence permit lasting more than three months e
  less than or equal to one year;
• the receipt of the payment of 80.46 euros (non-refundable in case of
  denial) for the issue of a residence permit for a period exceeding
  one year and less than or equal to two years.

Therefore, the postal order for the electronic permit request must be filled in with the following amounts:

• Residence permit from 3 months to 1 year: € 70.46 (for a total of: € 70.46 + 30 + 16 = € 116.46)
• Residence permit over 1 year and less than or equal to 2 years: 80.46 euros (for a total of: 80.46 + 30 + 16 = 126.46 €)
• Residence permit over 2 years and company managers: 130.46 euros (for a total of: 130.46 + 30 + 16 = 176.46 €)

B) Seasonal Work

C) Self-employment

The Residence Permit for Self-Employment has a duration ranging from one to two years.

Documents to be attached

• Stamp duty of 16.00 euros;
• full copy of the passport bearing the entry visa;
• n. 4 passport-size photographs of each person to be registered on the permit of
• the receipt of the payment of € 30.00 at the post office for expenses
  shipping;
• receipt of the payment of € 30.46 for the issue of residence permits
  in electronic format;
• the receipt of the payment of 70.46 euros (non-refundable in case of
  denial) for a residence permit lasting more than three months e
  less than or equal to one year;
• the receipt of the payment of 80.46 euros (non-refundable in case of
  denial) for the issue of a residence permit for a period exceeding
  one year and less than or equal to two years.

The residence permit for pending employment is issued when, at the time of the renewal of the residence permit for subordinate work reasons, the worker does not have an employment contract but is registered in the employment lists. The loss of the job is not a reason for the revocation of the residence permit for the non-EU worker and his legally residing family members.

The foreigner who loses his job following dismissal or resignation, must present himself, within 40 days from the date of termination of the employment relationship, at the Employment Center-Anagrafe del Lavoro and make a declaration certifying the activity previously performed work and the immediate availability to carry out work activities.

The foreigner who loses his job can be enrolled in the placement lists at the Employment Center for the residual validity period of the residence permit and, in any case, with the exception of the seasonal worker, for a total period of not less than one year or in any case for the entire duration of the income support benefits, during which you can look for a new job.

It is possible to register with the Employment Center-Anagrafe del Lavoro even if the residence permit has expired if you have the receipt / renewal slip.

The application for the issuance of the residence permit for pending employment must be submitted by filling in the Postal Kit which is used for renewal.

The residence permit for family reasons is issued in the case of a stay of more than three months: 

• the foreigner in possession of a visa for family reunification or an entry visa following his family member or an entry visa for reunification with a minor child; 
• to a foreigner residing in Italy in another capacity for at least one year who has married in Italy with an Italian citizen or a member state of the European Union or with a foreign citizen legally residing; 
• to the foreigner already in possession of any valid residence permit (including for tourism), who wishes to reunite with a family member who is legally residing. In this case, your residence permit is converted into a residence permit for family reasons. The conversion takes place while staying in Italy, without therefore having to return to one's own country, and can be requested within one year from the expiry date of the residence permit originally held; 

 the foreign parent, even natural, of an Italian minor residing in Italy; 

 a foreign family member of a refugee, even if they do not have a valid residence permit.

Request for authorization for family reunification

The request for authorization for family reunification must be submitted by filling in the forms at the Single Immigration Desk (SUI) set up at the Prefecture.

Authorization can be requested in favor of:

• a spouse who is not legally separated and is no less than 18 years old;
• minor children also of the spouse or born out of wedlock, unmarried, provided that the other parent, if any, has given his consent;
• dependent adult children, if they cannot provide for their own life needs due to their health conditions which entails total disability;
• dependent parents who do not have other children in their country of origin or provenance, or parents over 65, if the other children of the National Social Security Institute are unable to support them for documented, serious health reasons;
• of family members up to the 2nd degree of Italian citizen living with him;
• of those who ask for family cohesion with their spouse or relative (in the case of dependent parents or disabled adult children) regularly residing with economic availability and accommodation complying with the provisions by converting their permit issued to another title.

At the age of 18, children of foreign citizens regularly Residents can convert the permit into study or work reasons.

Duration 

The permit for family reasons has the same duration as the residence permit of the relative to which it is related and is renewable together with the latter.

Requirements of the foreigner applying for reunification

• possess an EC residence permit for long-term stays or a valid residence permit with a duration of not less than 1 year issued for subordinate work, self-employment, asylum, subsidiary protection, humanitarian reasons (before conversion into a protective residence permit subsidiary), study, religious reasons, family reasons or possess a residence permit for scientific research regardless of the duration;
• have an income (for the purpose of calculating income, the overall income of the family unit is taken into account);
• have the availability of accommodation that complies with the hygienic-sanitary requirements, as well as housing suitability, ascertained by the competent municipal offices.

First release

After entry following family reunification or accompanying family member, the interested party must go to the Single Desk for Immigration (SUI) to which the application for authorization has been forwarded which, after having ascertained the validity of the visa, will deliver a pre-filled form to request a residence permit to be sent with a special envelope through the post office.
National Social Security Institute

Are needed:

• Stamp duty of 16.00 euros;
• receipt of the payment of € 30.46 for the issue of residence permits
• the receipt of the payment of € 30.00 at the post office for expenses
• the payment of a contribution of 80.46 euros for permits lasting more than one year and less than or equal to two years, of 70.46 euros for permits lasting more than three months and less than or equal to one year (excluding from this payment refugees, asylum seekers, subsidiary protected persons and permit holders for humanitarian reasons);

Renewal

The permit holder must submit an application for renewal 60 days before the qualification expires.
The application for renewal of the residence permit for family reasons is presented by filling in the postal kit to be sent with a special envelope through the authorized post offices.

Documents required for renewal:

• Model for the request;
• photocopy of the passport pages showing personal data, renewal stamps, visas;
• photocopy of the expiring residence permit;
• copy of the family member's passport (pages with personal data);
• copy of the family member's residence permit;
• declaration by the family member, who has exercised family reunification or cohesion, to provide for the support of the person concerned;
• Fiscal Code;

From 23 July 2016 (entry into force of the Law n. 122 of 7 July 2016) An individual residence permit for a foreign minor is issued to the minor child of foreign citizens.

The minor of fourteen, already registered in the residence permit of the foreign parent or the carer, will be issued with a new residence permit for foreign minors at the time of the renewal of the title by the parent. The cost for issuing / renewing / updating the permit is € 30.46.

At the age of 14, the minor has the right to be issued a residence permit for family reasons which is valid until reaching the age of majority.

Rights of minors

Instruction:
foreign minors have the right to be enrolled in school. The registration of foreign minors is done by parents or by those who exercise their protection under the same conditions as for Italian minors. Furthermore, school enrollment can take place at any time of the year.

Furthermore, as part of the education and training course, foreign minors and their parents must not be asked for a residence permit, and no report must be made, even indirectly, to the judicial authority and / or the Authority. of PS the presence of the same and / or their parents.

Health:
minors who have a residence permit must be registered by their parent or guardian with the National Health Service (S.S.N.) and have the right to access all the services insured by our health system.

Work:
foreign minors in the field of work are protected according to the rules laid down for Italian minors.

Major Age

Foreign citizens can apply for an entry visa for "medical treatment" by applying to the Italian diplomatic or consular representation in their country. The application can be submitted by the interested party or by a family member or other representative.
After 8 days of entry, it is necessary to request the specific residence permit from the Police Headquarters of the place where you will have medical treatment.
The permit for medical treatment is renewable for the entire duration of the treatment.

Documents to Submit

Il Permesso UE per soggiornanti di lungo periodo sostituisce la carta di soggiorno per cittadini stranieri dal 16 febbraio 2007. È rilasciato dalla Questura competente per dimora a coloro che soggiornano legalmente sul territorio da almeno cinque anni.
Il Permesso UE ha una durata di 10 anni e permette, tra l’altro, di:

• enter Italy without a visa;
• enter and stay for tourism for up to 90 days in European Union countries;
• ask for maternity allowance;
• ask for an invalidity pension;
• work (after conversion) in countries that have implemented the European Directive 2004/38 / EC

Foreigners who can apply for a residence permit with the wording "EU Blue Card" are highly qualified non-EU workers, who want to work on behalf or under the direction or coordination of another natural or legal person, and who can therefore do entry or stay in Italy outside the quotas established by the flow decree.

It is a residence permit provided only for highly qualified workers whose professional qualifications must be certified by suitable educational qualifications and certificates of professional qualification issued by their countries, and having all the requirements for valid recognition in Italy.

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The residence permit for social protection reasons concerns the foreign citizen subject to a situation of violence or victim of crimes of exploitation of prostitution, at work or aimed at begging or for which arrest in the fragrance of crime is foreseen (reduction in slavery, human trafficking, sexual violence, etc.) against which concrete dangers may arise for his safety.

The request for a residence permit for social protection reasons can be made:

• by the Public Prosecutor in cases where a criminal proceeding has begun relating to acts of violence or serious exploitation against the foreigner.
• by the social services of local authorities;
• by associations, organizations and other bodies registered in the specific register at the Ministry of Labor and Social Policies and qualified to carry out assistance and social protection programs for foreigners.

Upon receipt of the request and verifying the existence of the conditions envisaged, the Police Headquarters issues the residence permit for humanitarian reasons.

Requirements and Features

• opinion of the Public Prosecutor, in cases where the Prosecutor gives indications about the seriousness and actuality of the danger;
• participation of the foreigner in a social assistance and integration program prepared by local authorities or private entities registered in the appropriate register set up at the Ministry of Labor and affiliated with the local authority. For the financing of assistance programs and social integration and social integration of the victims consult the website of Department for equal opportunities.
• acceptance of the commitments related to the program by the person in charge of the facility where the program is to be implemented.

issue of the residence permit

As for the permit for social protection, qhis permit is issued by the Police Headquarters, upon proposal or with the favorable opinion of the Public Prosecutor's Office when, in the course of investigations for family mistreatment, personal injury, genital mutilation, kidnapping, sexual violence or persecutory acts committed in Italy "in the context of domestic "there are" situations of violence or abuse against a foreigner "and his safety is in danger because he wants to escape violence or collaborates with investigators (for example by reporting the guilty party).
The same permit can be issued even if situations of violence or abuse arise during the assistance interventions of social services specialized in assisting victims of violence. In this case, the social services send a report to the Chief of Police with all the elements that allow him to assess "the seriousness and the relevance" of the danger to personal safety. The document can be issued to non-EU and EU citizens.

Duration and Renewal

Upon expiry of the residence permit, the competent Police Headquarters issues a permit for awaiting employment for a period of not less than one year.

The renewal of the residence permit for pending employment is possible even beyond the year. The Police Headquarters will assess the applicant's situation on a case-by-case basis, paying particular attention to family ties, the number of years spent in Italy and any criminal record of the migrant citizen.

In order to renew the permit, it is necessary to demonstrate a minimum annual income corresponding to parameters for family reunification.