22 September 2023 No Comments  

Residence permit renewal documentation

The renewing of the residence permit is an essential operation for non-EU citizens who decide to spend time in Italy. Our purpose is to create a small guide for all foreign citizens who, having arrived in Italy, face bureaucratic barriers. We have often discussed the procedures for applying for a residence permit, referring to various specific reasons such as study or family reunification. Today, however, we will talk about the renewal phase of the permit, to understand what it consists of and what documentation to present. Let’s start with the renewal procedure.

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11 August 2023 No Comments  

The Electronic Residence Permit In Italy: A New Format

The electronic residence permit in Italy was introduced in December 2006. The permit, which is indispensable for non-EU citizens living in Italy, replaced its paper version and benefited from it. In 2021, the Italian Ministry of the Interior implemented a regulation from the European Union that finally standardized the electronic permit. The new version of the permit replaces all previous ones, increasing the level of security of the document, and consequently of its beneficiary. For the benefit of our non-EU members, today we will discuss the electronic residence permit and the evolution of the title.

Residence permit for elective residence
28 July 2023 No Comments  

Residence permit for elective residence: what you need to know

The residence permit for elective residence is a title frequently requested by non-EU citizens who want to stay in Italy. For this reason, Welcome Association Italy, which has always been committed to assisting foreign citizens in Italy, has decided to address this topic in response to members’ requests. Welcome Association Italy’s experience in the field of assistance for residence permits is a certainty for our members, who choose to join our trade union aware of our competence in this regard. Today we try to understand what the residence permit for elective residence is, who can apply for it, and how.

18 July 2023 No Comments  

Meaning Of “Documento Di Soggiorno In Trattazione”

What is the meaning of “documento di soggiorno in trattazione”? Under what circumstances is it possible to incur this situation? Welcome Association Italy provides assistance to EU and non-EU citizens arriving in Italy. In addition to the various services that the trade union makes available to its members, a vitally important function is that of providing information. The regulations and the bureaucratic process for a visa and/or residence permit application require attention and expertise. Without this, it is easy to incur denials. One of the most requested topics by our members is the “documento di soggiorno in trattazione”. Let’s find out what it is.

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10 May 2023 No Comments  

The National Identity Card Number and the Importance of the Document

The national identity card number is the main recognition tool in Italy from an administrative and bureaucratic point of view. It is an alphanumeric code found on both the paper identity card (ID) and the electronic one (EID). The ID card number is the result of a set of data inherent to the owner that allows state bodies and public institutions to fully recognize the individual. For this reason, the ID card is a very important tool for both Italian and foreign citizens who decide to live in Italy.

8 May 2023 No Comments  

All About the Residence Card for Italy

The residence card (Card for short) is a document that has undergone a great transformation in recent decades. For this reason, Welcome Association Italy, which has always been involved in assisting foreign nationals, has decided to take a closer look at this issue. Until Legislative Decree 30/2007 came into force, the Card allowed non-EU citizens to reside permanently in Italy for periods longer than five years. Because of this peculiarity, the document was called “unlimited residence card”. Legislative Decree 30/2007, however, enacted a total transformation of the title. Let’s review this transformation together.

31 March 2023 No Comments  

Italian visa for non-EU citizens

The Italian visa for non-EU citizens is an important document required by Italian authorities to assess the legal and regular entry of citizens who do not belong to the European Union. Specifically, it is an authorization issued by the diplomatic representations of the “host” Country that allows the non-EU citizen to cross the border for short periods. The rationale on which the document is based, as well as its function, is simple and intuitive. Each Country requires compliance with certain parameters to grant an entry visa. These parameters vary depending on the type of visa, the reason for the visa, and the duration of the visa. We’ll try to explain more about them.

13 February 2023 No Comments  

Request for an Italian Tax Code for Foreigners, How to Obtain it

The fiscal code request is a very important procedure for a foreign citizen arriving in Italy. With this document, which takes the form of a card, foreign citizens can use certain public services and, at the same time, get in touch with the public administration. The Italian tax code is often associated with the health card, a document that indicates a subscription to the National Health System. Anyway, the purposes and uses of the two documents differ, especially when dealing with foreign citizens.

ID card italy
8 February 2023 8 Comments  

Italian Identity Card for Foreign Citizens

How to apply for Italian identity card for foreign citizens? Those who travel to our country, for example for work or study reasons, need this document to stay in Italy for long periods of time. The electronic identity card for foreigners is also a useful tool for taking advantage of health care. In this small guide, we summarize the steps necessary to obtain it.