Eligible sponsor
An Italian citizen, EU citizen registered as resident, or non-EU citizen with a valid long-term Italian residence permit.
Family Reunification
Be reunited with family — legally, in Italy.
Family Reunification (Ricongiungimento Familiare) lets close relatives of people legally residing in Italy — Italian citizens, EU citizens, or non-EU residents with a valid permit — obtain a residence permit and join them.
Spouse · Children · Parents
Family members eligible
6–12 months
Typical processing time
Sponsor-led
The sponsor opens the file in Italy
Requirements
Who can be reunited — and on what terms.
Qualifying relationship
Spouse or registered partner; minor children; adult dependent children; parents over 65 with no support in their home country.
Suitable housing & income
The sponsor must prove adequate housing certified by the local municipality and income above the dependent threshold.
How it works
From sponsor's filing to family arrival.
01
Sponsor files the nulla osta
The sponsor in Italy applies for the family-reunification authorization at the Sportello Unico.
02
Authorization issued
Once approved, the nulla osta is forwarded to the consulate that serves the family member abroad.
03
Consular interview
The family member files for the visa at the Italian consulate; biometric and supporting documents required.
04
Arrival & permit
On arrival in Italy, convert the visa into a residence permit for family reasons.
FAQ
Common questions.
Ready?
Family — together, in Italy.
A family-reunification specialist will assess sponsor and applicant within 24 hours.
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