Italy•Europe4 weeks – 3 months
€116 EUR
Varies by filing options
1 year
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
Yes
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required

Join family members legally resident in Italy with EUR 116 visa fee and EUR 11,000 sponsor income requirement; residence permit renewable annually.
The Italian Type D Family Reunification Visa enables spouses, minor children, and dependent parents of non-EU residents to obtain long-stay status. Applicants must be sponsored by a family member with EUR 11,000 annual income and suitable housing.
Valid for up to five years and renewable, the visa leads to a residence permit for family reasons. The EUR 116 application fee is the sole cost. Spouses and children have unrestricted work rights and access to Italian healthcare and education. Processing takes 4–12 weeks.
This visa is ideal for family members of non-EU workers or students legally residing in Italy.
| Initial grant | 1 year |
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
ItalyMust be a family member (spouse, minor child, dependent parent, or disabled adult child) of a legal resident or Italian/EU citizen in Italy
Must possess a 'Nulla Osta' (Entry Clearance) issued by the Italian Unified Immigration Desk (SUI) for non-EU residents
Proof of family relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.)
Proof of financial support from the inviting family member in Italy
Proof of suitable housing in Italy (Idoneità Abitativa)
For minors: Consent from the other parent if applicable
Min. Income
10,652 EUR/yr
Visa application form (Type D)
Valid passport and copies
Recent passport-size photographs
Nulla Osta (Entry Clearance) issued within the last 6 months
Proof of relationship (legalized/apostilled marriage or birth certificates)
Copy of the inviting family member's residence permit or ID
Proof of accommodation (Idoneità Abitativa)
Proof of financial means of the inviting party
Written consent for minors (if applicable)
| National Visa Application Form | — |

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