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Complete guide Residence Permit

Italian Residence Permit: Complete Guide 2026

Types, step-by-step procedure, required documents, updated costs and renewal. Everything you need to know to manage your Italian residence permit correctly, from first application to the EU long-term permit.

March 2026 · 10 min Read the guide →
Residence Permit

Residence Permit Renewal: Documents and Procedure 2026

The renewal must be filed at least 60 days before expiry. Learn about the additional documents compared to first issuance, real timelines and how to handle type conversions.

March 2026 · 7 min Read →
Family

Family Reunification in Italy: How It Works in 2026

Three distinct pathways based on the sponsor's status: non-EU nationals (Art. 29), families of Italian citizens (FamIT) and families of EU citizens. Updated requirements, documents and Nulla Osta.

March 2026 · 8 min Read →
Work

Decreto Flussi 2026: Complete Guide to Applying

Quotas are exhausted within minutes of the click-day. Eligible categories, available quotas and how to prepare the complete dossier months in advance so you don’t miss your opportunity.

March 2026 · 9 min Read →
Citizenship

Italian Citizenship by Descent: What Changes with the 2025 Reform

Law 74/2025 introduced a two-generation limit and ended automatic transmission for those with dual citizenship. Exceptions, protections for applications filed before 27 March 2025, and the Constitutional Court communiqué of 12 March 2026.

April 2026 · 9 min Read →
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