Residence Permit (Permesso di soggiorno)
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In need of an Italian Permesso di Soggiorno? Leave it to us.

 

How can we help

A) Request of Residence Permit in Italy

Comprehensive legal assistance for residence permits: issuance, renewal, conversions, and long-term permits. We manage applications through postal kit or Questura, resolving delays or denials 

Application via postal kit

We assist you in completing the postal kit required to apply for a residence permit, providing full support throughout the entire process — from document preparation to your appointment for collection.

Application by appointment at the police station (Questura)

If your residence permit application must be submitted at the Police Headquarters (Questura), we will book the appointment on your behalf and assist you in person during the appointment.

B) Acceleration of the process

If you submitted your application at least 180 days ago and have not yet been called or received it, we will send a formal notice.

We will personally visit  or contact the offices to check the status of your application and verify if there are any issues.

We will send a formal notice, via certified email (PEC) to the Police Headquarters. The purpose is to put the authorities in a position to decide on your application within 30 days.

What if the formal notice is not enough?

In this case, it is necessary to file an appeal with the court or the Administrative Regional Court (TAR).

Through the appeal, which only a lawyer can file, we will ask the judge to order the Police Headquarters to issue the permit or residency card.

Additionally, we will request compensation for all the damages you have suffered due to the delay.

C) Notice of Intended Rejection

If you have received a notice of intended rejection (preavviso di rigetto), seeking immediate advice from an experienced immigration lawyer is essential. This is a critical stage in the procedure, where timely and strategic action can make the difference.

We provide a thorough legal assessment of the grounds for the proposed refusal, identify the most effective response strategy, and assist you in preparing a strong and well-documented reply — significantly improving your chances of a favorable outcome

The types of Italian residence permit (permesso di soggiorno) applications:

First Request

If you’re entering Italy for the first time, you must apply for your residence permit within 8 days from arrival.

Renewal (Rinnovo)

For renewing your residence permit, you need to submit your application 60 days before the current permit expires.

Conversion of the Residence Permit

If you need to convert your existing permit for different reasons (e.g., from study to work)

Some types of Italian permesso di soggiorno:

Cohabitation

Cohabitation with an Italian family member. If you live with an Italian relative up to the second degree

Unlimited

If you have held a residence permit for at least 5 years

Work

If you are an employee or self-employed

Study

If you want to study or train in Italy

Family Cohesion

If you want to reunite directly in Italy.

Family Reasons

If you  have a family member legally residing in Italy.

Adoption

If you were adopted over the age of 18 by an Italian.

De Facto Couple

Cohabitation agreement (contract)
If you are in stable relationship with an Italian citizen.

Pending Citizenship

If you want to  apply for Italian Citizenship jure sanguinis in Italy – Comune cases.

Child Care

If you are irregular and have a child in need of care.

Reasons of Justice

If  there is a criminal case in progress. The request must come from the Judicial Authority. The presence on the Italian territory is necessary.

Immigration Support

Not sure which Italian residence permit (permesso di soggiorno) applies to your situation? We help you identify the right option and guide you through the process.

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To request an initial assessment or to arrange a consultation call, please provide us with your contact details and we will get back to you within the next 48 (business) hours.

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