Moving To Italy Requirements

Summary

An American spouse of an Italian citizen must apply for a Family Reunion Long-Term visa (D-visa) before moving to Italy. Upon arrival, they need to apply for a Residence Permit for Family Reasons within 8 days. Entering Italy with a tourist visa allows a stay of up to 90 days but does not permit applying for a residence permit. Consulting an Italian embassy or consulate is recommended for specific guidance.

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I’m moving back to Italy with my wife American citizen
Hello ****, for your wife to reside in Italy, she might need to apply for a "Residence Permit for Family Reasons". What is your wife's current visa status?
I’m Italian citizen with dual citizenship
Hello ****. If your wife is not an EU citizen, she should apply for a "Residence Permit for Family Reasons" within 8 days of entering Italy. She may also need a visa to enter Italy. Can you confirm if she already has a visa?
What kind of visa
Your wife might need a "Family Reunion" Long-Term visa (D-visa) to enter Italy. After arrival, she should apply for the "Residence Permit for Family Reasons". It's best to consult an Italian embassy or consulate.
What about entering Italy with tourist visa
Your wife can enter Italy with a tourist visa, but she cannot stay beyond 90 days. To reside longer, she should apply for a "Family Reunion" D-visa before leaving the US, then apply for a "Residence Permit for Family Reasons" within 8 days of arriving in Italy.
But she’s married to me
Even though your wife is married to you, as an Italian citizen, she still needs to follow the immigration laws of Italy. She must apply for a "Family Reunion" D-visa before moving to Italy and then a "Residence Permit for Family Reasons" once she arrives.
Can she enter with 3 months permit and applying for family reunification permit in Italy
Your wife can enter Italy with a tourist visa, but she cannot apply for a "Residence Permit for Family Reasons" while on a tourist visa. She should apply for a "Family Reunion" D-visa before moving to Italy. It's always best to consult an Italian embassy or consulate.