Immigration Law at Italy
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Immigration Law in Italy: Overview
Italy's immigration laws are governed by both national legislation and European Union regulations. Key components include:
đź“ś Main Laws & Regulations
Legislative Decree No. 286/1998 – Known as the Consolidated Immigration Act (Testo Unico sull’Immigrazione), it's the main law on immigration.
Law No. 189/2002 (Bossi-Fini Law) – Added stricter controls and links residence permits to work contracts.
EU Law – As an EU member, Italy must comply with EU rules on freedom of movement, asylum, and family reunification.
🛂 Types of Permits & Visas
Short-Term Visa (Schengen) – For stays under 90 days.
Long-Term Visa & Residence Permit (Permesso di Soggiorno) – Required for work, study, family reasons, or asylum.
EU Blue Card – For highly skilled workers.
Student Visa – For those enrolled in Italian schools or universities.
Family Reunification – Possible under certain income and housing conditions.
👷‍♂️ Work Permits
Based on quotas (set annually by the “Decreto Flussi”).
Types: Seasonal work, non-seasonal work, self-employment.
Usually requires a job offer first before entry.
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Family Reunification
Allowed if the sponsor in Italy has:
A valid residence permit.
Sufficient income and adequate housing.
Applies to spouse, minor children, and dependent parents.
🛑 Undocumented Immigrants
Face fines, expulsion, or detention.
Some may qualify for regularization (sanatoria) during government amnesty programs.
🕊️ Asylum & Refugees
Italy follows EU asylum procedures (e.g. Dublin Regulation).
Applicants must apply upon entry and may be placed in reception centers.
Protected statuses: refugee, subsidiary protection, humanitarian protection (limited).
Path to Citizenship
By residency (10 years for non-EU citizens).
By marriage (after 2 years of marriage if residing in Italy).
By birth or descent (if one parent is Italian).
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