Family Reunification Visa Italy

About

The Italy Family Reunification Visa is a form of long-term visa in Italy, commonly known as a D-visa. It permits the holder to travel to Italy for more than three months to relocate there with relatives.

Suppose a family member is not from the EU, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, or Iceland. In that case, they will require an Italy Family Reunification Visa to visit the country. Even non-EU nationals not required to obtain a Schengen visa for Italy must qualify for a long-stay visa.

Eligibility

Through the Italian Family Reunification Visa, you can apply for the following members of your family to join you in Italy,

  • Spouse
  • Children under the age of eighteen: Children born outside of marriage and children born to your spouse count as long as the other parent consents.
  • Dependent children over the age of 18 who are unable to support themselves due to illness.
  • Parents over 64 years old are also allowed under certain conditions.

Documents

Gather the following documents before you apply for a family reunification visa.

  • Identity documents
  • Proof of your relationship with your sponsor.
  • Evidence that the sponsor has enough assets to support your stay in the country.
  • You also need to have health insurance.

Process

When to Apply
You should apply about five months before you want to move to Italy.

Visa Processing Time
The time it takes to receive a Visa for Family Reunification Visa, which allows a family member to enter Italy, is expected to take between 1 and 3 months from the moment the application is submitted.

How to Apply
Following steps can be useful while applying for a visa.

  • Security clearance ('Nulla Osta') application at the appropriate Police headquarters.
  • Visa for family reunification application at the relevant Italian Consulate abroad.
  • Arrival in Italy and application for a residence visa as a family member within 8 days.

Duration & Fees

Duration
The Family Reunification Visa for family members is valid for the same period as the residence permit for the person seeking cohesiveness. It is mostly more than 3 months.

Fees
The visa fee for the administrative costs of processing the visa application is 116 EUR.

Extension

The residence permit is renewed under the same substantive terms as the first issuance, provided the foreign national does not leave Italy for more than six months at a time.

The candidate can apply for a permanent residence visa after 5 years of consistent registered legal residence in Italy.

Highlights

Work
The host is allowed to work.

Study
You can also continue your studies while in Italy.

Residence
It can eventually lead to permanent residence.

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