Italy Family Visa Legal Services

Eligible family members include:

• Spouse (at least 18 years old, not legally separated)
• Unmarried minor children, including those of the spouse or born outside of marriage (with consent from the other parent)
• Adopted, fostered, or children under guardianship
• Dependent adult children unable to support themselves due to total disability
• Dependent parents with no other children in their home country or parents over 65 if other children cannot support them due to serious health issues

Requirements:

• A dwelling meeting hygiene, sanitary requirements, and housing suitability, verified by municipal offices.
• An annual minimum income from legal sources:
  At least €6,542.51 plus half of this amount (€3,271.25) for each additional family member.
• For reunification with two or more children under 14, an annual income of at least double the social allowance (€13,085.02).
• Health insurance or other suitable coverage for dependents over 65, or registration with the National Health Service.
• A “Nulla Osta” from competent authorities confirming the possession of the above requirements (not applicable to Family Cohesion).

Visa Requirements:

• For those Family Members, a Family Visa (through the Italian Consulate) or a Family Cohesion request (directly in Italy) can take place:
  • For nationals of Visa Waiver countries, a Residence Permit can be requested at the Questura, provided they have a stamp from the Italian border police in their passport or have declared their presence in Italy within eight days of arrival.
  • For nationals of non-Visa Waiver countries, a Family Reunion Visa is necessary. This can be requested after the sponsor is already in Italy with a Residence Permit or (depending on the type of the Visa of the sponsor) after the sponsor has received their Visa. This allows family members to enter Italy together.