Entry & Stay

Residence Card for Italian or EU Citizens' family members

Carta di soggiorno per familiari di cittadini Italiani o Eu

It applies to Non Eu family members willing to live with their Eu national or Italian citizen family member who has exercised the right to free movement in the EU.

The electronic residence card is valid for 5 years for the first issue and for minors under 18 years. It is valid  for 10 years for those who have acquired the right to permanent residence (minors excluded).

Application must be sent by Post to local Questura by submitting:

  • 2 passport-size photographs on white background;
  • copies of marriage certificate issued by the competent authority no more than 6 months before the application/birth certificate (in case of children reunion);
  • iscrizione anagrafica (anagrafe registration) or self declaration of domicile in Italy;
  • Declaration of maintenance if the applicant is a dependent of the Union or italian citizen and proof of sufficient financial resources 
  • Property disposal (Dichiarazione di ospitalità);
  • revenue stamp (marca da bollo) of €16;
  • copies of each family members’ passports (visa and personal data only)
  • Form Mod 209 Modulo 1 filled out (downolad the instructions)

N.B. Certificates or any other documents issued by a foreign authority other than Italian need to be translated in Italian and legalised by the Italian Embassy to be accepted once in Italy. Documents with apostille are legally recognised in Italy provided that they are translated in Italian. No need to legalise. 

Total cost: €76,46

- €30 for the post fee 
- €30,46 for the electronic permit  
- €16 for the revenue stamp 

 

 

 

 

Things to know

A short term visa may be asked to enter Italy. Check here if you need a Visa. 

This residence card allows working, studying and travelling in other Eu Contries for short term period.  

Please note that Non Eu family members willing to live with their Italian citizen family member who has always lived in Italy, have to apply for a permit of stay for family purposes (valid for 5 years) and not for Carta di soggiorno.

Registration with National Health System - SSN may be costs free (mandatory registration), in this case foreigners must have the permanent residence
Ask the competent local health office/ distretto sanitario for more information.

Useful addresses

Questura Police headquarter

Ufficio immigrazione
Immigration office