Lets a non-EU national lawfully resident in Italy with a qualifying permit bring close family members to join them. The sponsor applies for a nulla osta through the Sportello Unico per l'Immigrazione; the family member then obtains a family visa and, on arrival, a permesso di soggiorno per motivi familiari.
Spouses, minor children and certain dependent relatives of a non-EU national lawfully resident in Italy.
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Yes. Beneficiaries of refugee or subsidiary protection status apply under special rules and are generally exempt from the standard income and housing thresholds.
You must show income above a minimum tied to the social allowance, scaled to the number of relatives, plus housing that meets size and hygiene standards.
You start by applying online for a nulla osta from the immigration office (Sportello Unico), then your relative applies for an entry visa once it is granted.
Yes. A family residence permit obtained through reunification generally allows the holder to work in Italy, as an employee or self-employed.
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.
Eligible relatives include your spouse, minor children, adult children who are dependent due to serious disability, and in some cases dependent parents.
A non-EU national legally living in Italy with a valid residence permit of at least one year can sponsor eligible family members.