A visa is often required to stay/live in the country
of your destination. You must request the form and get
the information to the Italian Consulate when you are
still in your country of origin.
Do not mix consulate and embassy. The embassy is
the representation of the State in a foreign country
and is in charge of all the relations with the government
of the country where located. The consul protects and
administrates the community coming from his country.
However, you must usually live for 6 months in the country
before you have to register. You will find all the information
by asking the Consulate.
If you plan to work in Milan, you must have a job and
apply for the necessary documentation before you go
to Italy. You employer must apply for the proper permits.
Check with your nearest consulate for the most up to
date regulations. Note: jobs are hard to come by, especially
for anyone from non-EU countries.
In the 27 countries of the European community,
a valid National Identity Card or Passport is enough.
You don't have to fill any other form in. In many cases,
your new company will do the formalities for you.
The 27 countries of the European Union are: Germany, France, The United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Italy, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium, Denmark, Greece, Sweden, Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Romania.
The following documents are required to apply for your
first permesso di soggiorno, which you get at the Questura.
(see also the section Work
Permit)
- Passport and photocopy
of information pages, including the visa page if applicable.
- Two photos of each person
to be listed on the permesso di soggiorno (e.g. a mother
and her children).
- Blue application form
(available at the Questura).
- Marca da bollo (€10)
for non-EC citizens.
If married, a consular declaration to that effect,
or a translated and sworn copy of your marriage certificate.
If a parent of children under 16 years old, a consular
declaration stating that you are the legal guardian
of the children, or translated and sworn copies of their
birth certificates.
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