Italy•EuropeFamily Reunification Visa (Type D)
At a Glance
Processing Time
90-150 days
Application Fee
50 EUR
Stay Duration
Tied to sponsor's status
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Long-stay national visa for family reunification with Italian residents or citizens. Covers spouses, unmarried children under 18, and dependent relatives. Requires minimum income proof.
The Family Reunification Visa allows foreign nationals to join family members already residing legally in Italy. It covers spouses (not legally separated, both over 18), unmarried children under 18 (including step-children and those born out of wedlock with parental consent), and dependent adult children.
The sponsor in Italy must have been residing legally for at least 2 years and meet minimum income requirements.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
7,101 EUR
per year
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 3 months validity beyond planned stay
Passport photos
2 recent biometric photos (35x40mm)
Nulla osta
Family reunification approval from SUI
Proof of relationship
Marriage certificate, birth certificate, or legal documents
Accommodation proof
Rental or ownership of adequate housing in Italy
Health insurance
Valid coverage in Italy
Criminal record certificate
For applicants over 18 years old
OptionalSponsor Documents
Proof of Italian residence
Residence permit or certificate of residence
Income proof
Minimum EUR 11,000 annual income (EUR 3,500 per additional family member)
Employment contract
Proof of stable employment
Accommodation proof
Ownership or rental of adequate housing
Financial statements
Bank statements demonstrating financial stability
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Advantages
- Pathway to family unification
- Can lead to permanent residency
- Access to Italian services
- Stability through family support
- Path to citizenship after 10 years
Considerations
- Sponsor must have 2-year residence
- Income requirements must be met
- Children must be under 18 (with exceptions)
- Processing can take 3-5 months
- Limited to specific family relationships
Application Process
Sponsor applies for nulla osta
Italian resident/citizen applies for family reunification nulla osta at Sportello Unico Immigrazione
Receive nulla osta
SUI issues nulla osta approval
Prepare family documents
Gather passport, relationship documents, accommodation, financial proof
Submit visa application
Apply at Italian consulate with nulla osta and family documents
Biometric appointment
Attend appointment for fingerprints and photograph
Await decision
Check application status with consulate
Receive visa
Collect visa from consulate
Apply for residence permit
Within 8 days of arrival in Italy, apply at Questura
Application Forms
Family Reunification Application
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