2 years requirement for the Family Reunification/Cohesion
What is this new law? Since December 2024, following the amendments to Article 28 of the TUI (Testo Unico sull’Immigrazione), the Italian government introduced a new requirement: Foreigners must legally reside in Italy for two years before they can apply for family reunification. What is this the two years requirement? Under this rule, you must […]
From Ricerca lavoro to lavoro subordinato/autonomo
How can I convert my permesso for ricerca lavoro to lavoro subordinato or autonomo? The ricerca lavoro permesso is valid for 1 year, and during this period you are allowed to stay in Italy and look for a job. So that means that you have the options to convert it into lavoro subordinato and autonomo, […]
Dimora Abituale
What is the Renewal of the Dimora Abituale? If you are a non-European citizen living in Italy and registered to the Anagrafe of your city, you must renew your dimora abituale, this is basically a renewal of your residenza. When do I have to do it? You need to renew it when you renew your […]
The Point Based Residence Permit
What is this system? Is it something that already exists or a new government proposal? This kind of system already exists. It was created by Presidential Decree (D.P.R.) No. 179 of 14 September 2011 and has been in effect since 10 March 2012. What does this law state? All foreigners who enter Italy and apply […]
Dichiarazione Di Ospitalità
What is the Dichiarazione di Ospitalità? The Dichiarazione di Ospitalità is a mandatory form that must be completed by a landlord or tenant when hosting a non-European citizen, whether the stay is for rent, for free, or under any other arrangement. When must it be done? The host (landlord or tenant) must submit the declaration […]
Family Cohesion
What is Family Cohesion? Family Cohesion is a procedure that allows you to connect a relative to your permesso di soggiorno when he is already in Italy. Which relatives can I include under my permesso? You can include the same relatives allowed under Family Reunification: What documentation do I need? The documents required are the […]
Codice Fiscale
What is the codice fiscale? The codice fiscale is a personal identification code composed of 16 letters and numbers. It contains information based on your personal data. How can I get it? If you’re a foreigner, you usually receive the codice fiscale from the Italian embassy when applying for a visa to come to Italy. […]
UniLav
The “Modello UniLav“ is a form that an employer uses to communicate the following employment-related events to the authorities: How is the UniLav structured? The UniLav includes several key sections: It must also include the details of the company, the employer, and the employee. Can I submit the UniLav myself? No, the employee cannot submit […]
DID
What is the DID? The DID is your registration on the unemployment list, where you formally declare that you are unemployed. When can I request it? You can request it if: How can I obtain it? Can I obtain the DID as a foreigner? Yes, the DID is one of the most important documents for […]
Regime impatriati 2026 (Rientro dei cervelli) Tax benefits
What is the Regime Impatriati? The “Regime Impatriati” is a tax incentive that offers a 50% reduction on taxable income for five years, up to a maximum of €600,000, while you are working in Italy. To be eligible, you must not have been a tax resident in Italy for the previous three years. Does “resident” […]