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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.
Non-EU nationals with at least five years of continuous legal residence in Italy.
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Yes, it gives enhanced mobility: you can move to another EU member state for work, study or other purposes, but you must apply there within three months of arrival.
Yes, eligible family members can be included if you show adequate income and suitable housing, but minor children must also meet the residence requirement for the same document.
You generally need five years of continuous, legal residence in Italy on a valid permit before you can apply.
Yes, you must demonstrate Italian language ability at A2 level, though some applicants are exempt.
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.
The status itself is indefinite; the physical permit is issued for ten years for adults (five for minors) and is renewed by updating the card.
Yes. The status can be revoked after twelve consecutive months outside EU territory, or after six years of absence from Italy, among other reasons.
