Here are the questions rewritten in a simpler way:
What are the requirements for family reunification?
How long does it take to get family reunification?
Who can I bring to Italy with family reunification?
How can I apply for family reunification?
What documents are needed for family reunification?
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If you want to bring a relative to Italy, for family reunification, and obtain a residence permit, we will guide you through 7 essential steps. First of all, you need to know which family members you can make this request for:
1 - Which family members can be reunited?
You can request family reunification for the following family members:
- the spouse not legally separated and not younger than 18 years of age;
- minor children, including those of the spouse or born out of wedlock, not married, provided that the other parent, if any, has given his or her consent.
The child must be under 18 years of age at the time of submitting the application;
- adult children dependent if for objective reasons they are unable to provide for their essential living needs due to their state of health resulting in total disability;
- dependent parents, if they have no other children in their country of origin or provenance, or parents over sixty-five, if the other children are unable to support them for documented, serious health reasons.
It is not possible therefore family reunification with a brother or sister.
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2 - How do you apply for family reunification?
The person you want to reunite in Italy must be abroad.
You must request the Nullaosta by filling out an online form, through the Prefecture, directly at the Immigration Single Desk of your country of residence, but the procedure is only online and can only be accessed via SPID at this WEB address.
3 - How long does it take to get clearance?
90 days is the maximum time but it often arrives sooner.
4 - What documents do you need to present to obtain the Nullaosta?
If you are an employee and live in a rented house:
- in case of activity undertaken for more than one year: latest tax return, or, latest CUD or UNICO form; in case of activity undertaken for less than one year, all pay slips must be attached;
- employment contract/letter of employment (Unilav);
- last three pay slips (optional if all pay slips have been attached);
- self-certification from the employer, drawn up on the “S3” form dated no more than 1 month earlier, which shows the current employment relationship and the monthly salary paid;
- identity document of the employer, duly signed by the latter;
- rental contract which must be for a period of not less than six months starting from the date of submission of the application with registration and/or renewal receipt;
- certificate of suitability for housing issued by the Municipality for the purpose of family reunification or a copy of the receipt for the request for the certificate indicating the RIA code;
- declaration drawn up by the owner/s of the apartment on form “S2”, certifying the consent to also host relatives;
- identity document of the owner/s of the accommodation, duly signed by the same;
(the S1 and S2 forms and all the others you will need can be found on the website of the Prefecture of your country of residence)
5 - When I get the Nullaosta what do I have to do?
Once you have obtained the Nullaosta you must send it to your relative who is abroad and he must go to the Italian Embassy and request the Visa to enter Italy for family reasons.
(the Visa request is identical to the request for tourist/family reasons, it is a single visa procedure, but is facilitated by obtaining the Nullaosta)
6 - Procedure for obtaining a visa for Italy
The necessary documents to be delivered at the appointment are:
- invitation letter/accommodation declaration where the friend from Italy declares to host at his home or even called Invitation letter for foreigners for tourist visa application or also Guarantee declaration and/or Accommodation – PROOF OF SPONSORSHIP AND/OR PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION. You can find the form at this link: Invitation Letter;
- Travel Health Insurance Policy, Visa Schengen Travel Insurance, is used to guarantee the payment of any medical expenses for health problems that may arise during the period in which you are in Italy for an insured amount of €30.000,00;
- recent passport-sized photograph;
- travel document, passport, valid with an expiry date of at least three months after the date of the requested visa;
- return travel ticket (or reservation), or demonstration of the availability of personal means of transport;
- demonstration of possession of economic means of subsistence, to the extent provided for by the Directive of the Ministry of the Interior of 1.3.2000, the economic means can be demonstrated through Bank Guarantee to guarantee the means of subsistence for the entire period that the foreign citizen remains in Italy, for a maximum amount of 3.905 euros (90 days);
- supporting documentation of one's socio-professional condition (that of the foreign citizen who wants to come to Italy);
- availability of accommodation (hotel reservation, declaration of hospitality by the host, declaration of assumption of accommodation costs by the host).
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How much does surety and health insurance cost?
For a period of 90 days, but with a duration of 180 days, the Bank Guarantee costs 135 euros.
If the visa is needed for more than one person or if it is needed for a very short period of time and you have different needs, contact us immediately and you will receive your free quote within minutes.
If you also need the health insurance policy for the tourist visa to Italy of a foreign citizen, we issue it in two different solutions:
for 30 days: at a cost of €80,00,
for 90 days at a cost of €120,00
SAVINGS OFFER: The surety for foreigners and the health insurance for the tourist visa together for a period of 90 days has a total cost of € 245,00
The cost includes:
- issuing of bank guarantee within 24 hours
- sending the surety bond for foreigners via email
- free consultation via Whatsapp to help you fill out the invitation letter.
7 - As soon as your relative enters Italy, what do you have to do?
Family members who have obtained a VISA and entered Italy must present themselves, within 8 days of their entry into Italy , must request an appointment at the Prefecture of the country where they will reside and through the Information and Services Centre for Immigrants Desks, must complete the first entry procedure at the Single window for Immigration.
The One-Stop Shop will issue reunited family members a receipt for the withdrawal of the First Residence Permit for Family Reunification at the Police Headquarters of Residence.
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Complete Guide to Family Reunification Visa in Italy
Il family reunification visa allows foreign citizens regularly residing in Italy to have their family members come to the country. This right is regulated by Consolidated Law on Immigration (Legislative Decree 286/98, articles 28, 29 and 29-bis) and provides for a two-phase procedure: the request for no objection to family reunification and the release of the entry visa at the Italian Embassy or Consulate in the family member's country of origin.
Who Can Apply for Family Reunification?
They can request the family reunification foreign citizens in possession of one of the following residence permits with a duration of at least one year:
- EU Residence Permit
- EU Blue Card
- EU residence permit for long-term residents
- Residence permit for:
- Political asylum
- Subsidiary protection
- Subordinate or self-employed work
- Family reasons
- Religious reasons
- Scientific research
- ICT (intra-company transfer)
Which Family Members Can Be Reunited?
Family reunification can be requested for:
- Spouse or civil union partner, not separated and over 18 years of age
- Minor children, even those born out of wedlock, provided that the other parent gives consent
- Dependent adult children, with total disability that prevents support
- Dependent parents, if they have no other children in their country of origin or if their other children cannot support them for health reasons
- Natural parent of a minor child residing in Italy, with the required income and housing requirements
Procedure for Obtaining a Family Reunification Visa
1. Request for No Objection to Family Reunification
The first phase of the procedure involves the request for the clearance at the Single Desk for Immigration (SUI) of the Prefecture of your city of residence. The application is submitted online on Ministry of the Interior portal:
🔗 https://portaleservizi.dlci.interno.it/AliSportello/ali/home.htm
Necessary requirements:
- Valid residence permit
- Reddito minimum richiesto, based on the number of family members to be reunited:
- 1 family member: €10.420,99
- 2 family members: €13.849,65
- 3 family members: €17.323,31
- 4 family members: €20.841,97
- 5 family members: €22.898,76 and so on
- Suitable accommodation, certified by the municipality of residence
- Health insurance, only for parents over sixty-five
The One-Stop Shop checks the documentation and, if all the requirements are met, issues the clearance within 90 days.
2. Issuing of Entry Visa
After obtaining the authorization, the family member must submit a visa application to the Italian Consulate or Embassy in their country of origin, providing:
- No objection issued by the Prefecture
- Documents certifying the relationship (birth certificates, marriage certificates, etc.), translated and legalized
- Medical certificate (for dependent children with disabilities or non-self-sufficient parents)
If the documentation is in order, the visa is issued within a few days.
What to Do After Entering Italy?
Once the visa has been obtained and they arrive in Italy, the reunited family members must:
- Within 8 working days: go to the Immigration One-Stop Shop to request the Electronic residence permit (PSE), by sending the appropriate postal kit
- Carry out photo-signalling at the Police Headquarters
- Sign the Integration Agreement and participate in training sessions on life in Italy
- Register with the Registry Office of the Municipality of residence, mandatory by 20 days
- Obtaining the health card at the competent ASL
Validity and Renewal of the Residence Permit for Family Reasons
The residence permit for family reasons has the same duration as that of the family member who requested the reunification and must be renewed upon expiration.
✅ Allows you to work and convert it into a work permit if you meet the requirements.
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