Study Permit - Renewable after six months of stay abroad

A circular from the Ministry of the Interior to clarify the possibility of renewing the workpermit.

The residence permit for study purposes can move freely within Europe for the continuation or the attendance of studies in other states.Notwithstanding the need for those who studied in Italy, despite being resident in another EU country, to ask the RP study after the passing of the first three months, the circular No 6020 of 15 September 2010, released by the Interior Ministry, said that in the event of residence abroad that lasts more than six months (the limit beyond which we lose the right to renew the residence permit in Italy) you can however, renew the permit for study only by presenting evidence in support of the stay motivated and abroad including:

• Certificate issued by the same national academic authorities, showing that the frequency falls outside of specific courses in the curriculum porecedentemente approved or is complementary to it;;

• Appropriate documents proving the regular stay in another Member State (for example by showing a copy of the permit granted by the other State;

• Certification by the academic authorities of another Member State attesting to the proper performance of part of the curriculum in that country.

The submission of this certification is regarded as a serious and proven pattern that allows the renewal of the RP despite the stay abroad for a period exceeding six months.The node is not trivial given the difficulties and long waiting times usually encountered by students (including Italian) to be recognized by the Italian universities in training courses abroad often for simple bureaucratic difficulties the students themselves are forced to chase teachers to move from one office to another in order that it be given in advance what already had been approved.

 
Not insignificant is the fact that, just the paths of studies conducted abroad (for example within the Erasmus program) are a great educational opportunity regardless of the conduct of examinations and attendance of courses.

 
This seems more complex since the node, in response to the request by the Italian (Police) is not clear whether or not there is an obligation upon the academic foreign expanded at European level, to issue a certificate certifying fRequest of the curriculum. These documents should in fact be released to the limit with the aim of enabling students to translate the foreign fromazione recognition from the Italian university so that alone could suffice for the renewal of the RP.

Entry in italy (European Union citizens)

Under Legislative Decree no.32 of 28 February 2008 (pdf 39 Kb) EU citizens who wish to stay in Italy for periods not exceeding 3 months should report their presence on Italian territory to the local Police authorities filling out the relevant form (pdf 44 Kb). They will be issued a duly stamped copy that must be shown whenever requested by Police. If they fail to comply with the obligation to report they will be deemed to stay in Italy for a period exceeding 3 months.

EU citizens who wish to stay in Italy for a period exceeding 3 months should register with the local Anagrafe (population register of the place of residence) (pdf 19 Kb) for the district they reside in. Documents needed for the registration should attest that they work, study or attend vocational training courses.Otherwise evidence must be given to have sufficient financial resources as well as to be covered by a sickness insurance policy for the duration of one's stay in Italy.

EU citizens who have applied for a residence permit before 11 April 2007 are entitled to register with Anagrafe by simply submitting the receipt issued by Questura or by Italian Post Offices as well as a self-certifying statement that the above-mentioned requirements are met.For stays of more than 3 months family members of EU citizen who are not EU nationals need to apply for a residence permit to the local Questura or to a Post Office (please use the application kit with a yellow stripe).

The application must include the following documents: an identity document or valid passport with an entry visa (if required); proof of the family link to an EU citizen; a receipt certifying that the family member has applied for registration to Anagrafe.Family members of an EU citizen who are not EU nationals may apply for a permanent residence card after five years of continuous residence.

Application for permanent residence must be made to the Questura of the place of residence before the residence permit expires.

Residence permit for family reunification

Non-EU nationals may maintain the unity of their family or apply for family reunification provided that they hold an EC residence permit for long-term residents or a residence permit for work, asylum, study, religion or family purposes.

Application for family reunification

When applying for family reunification you must fill out these forms and submit them to the Immigration Desk - Sportello Unico per l'Immigrazione at the 'Prefettura' of the province where you reside. You may apply for reunification with the following family members:

• spouse not legally separated and not being under 18 years of age;
• unmarried minor children (under 18 years of age) born to you or your spouse within or out of wedlock, upon consent of the other parent, if any;
• adult children (over 18 years of age) if they are financially dependent on you or cannot provide for their own needs because of their health conditions implying total disability;
• financially dependent parents who have not any other children in their country of origin or residence, or parents over 65 years of age whose other children are unable to support them financially because of serious health problems duly certified.

Since 10 April 2008 the Immigration Desk - 'Sportello Unico per l'Immigrazione' has adopted a new online procedure to apply for reunification. Applications are now accepted only if submitted through the Internet.

Minor children:

If you reside legally in Italy you can have your children included in your residence permit and/or that of your spouse provided they are under the age of 14.After the age of 14, minor children may be granted either a separate residence permit for family reasons valid until they reach 18 years of age or a long-term residence card.

After they have reached the age of 18, children are entitled to renew their residence permits for the same duration as their parents' s. The same right apply to minors under guardianship.After they have reached the age of 18, foreign nationals meeting relevant requirements will obtain a different type of residence permit (study, registration at the employment office, employment, or self-employment).