Italy

Italy is a country with an enormous history and a rich culture. It is the direct heir of the Roman Empire, which is rightfully considered to be one of the greatest empires in history. Italy richly brought the modern civilized world the Roman law, the Coliseum, pizza, roads and numerous…

Foreigners must apply for a residence permit (permesso di soggiorno) if they want to stay in Italy for more than 90 days. One should apply for a residence permit no later than 8 days after arrival to Italy. Foreigners that can be granted residence permit: Residence permit per turismo –…

Permanent residence (Carta di soggiornopermanente) is a document, which entitles a foreigner with all the same rights that Italian citizens have, except the right to vote and be elected and the right to hold public office.  Reunification of spouses or family as long as one member of the family is…

From the 25 of March 1957, Italy is an EU member-state. Thus when foreigners obtain an Italian passport, they automatically become EU citizens. Act № 91/1992 regulates the process of obtaining an Italian citizenship.