Information Kit – Arezzo V.A.L.OR.I.

INFORMATION KIT ON THE RECEPTION PROCESS

The reception phases in Italy, according to the legislation in force since March 2023 (Law no. 50/2023).

The Reception and Integration System (SAI) - For further references on the SAI project.

How to apply for a Residence Permit

The applicant must use the specific yellow kit, filling out the forms inside according to the attached instructions.

The Post Office operator will give the applicant a registered letter of summons with the date, time, and address of the competent Police Headquarters (Questura) Immigration Office they must attend.

At the Police Headquarters, the operator will give the applicant a copy of the request stamped with the filing date and the indication of the day they can collect their definitive residence permit.

Documents required to submit the application

The application form, duly completed.

Passport (or other equivalent valid document), with the relevant entry visa if required.

An A4 photocopy of the identification document (only the pages with personal data and entry/exit visa stamps).

4 identical and recent passport-size photos.

Proof of payment of the contribution for the issuance of the permit.

An A4 photocopy of any additional documentation required for the specific type of permit.

Costs for issuance and renewal

Payment is made via postal bulletin (included in the postal kit). The receipt must be shown when summoned to the Police Headquarters.

Postal kit shipping

€ 30.00

Revenue stamp (Marca da bollo) To be applied on form 1

€ 16.00

Electronic permit printing

€ 30.46

The following amounts already include printing costs (Ministerial Decree of May 5, 2017):

Permits > 3 months and up to 1 year

€ 70.46

Permits > 1 year and up to 2 years

€ 80.46

EU long-term residence permits Including executives and highly skilled workers

€ 130.46

Exemptions from payment

The following are exempt from paying the contribution:

Minors under 18 years of age;
Foreign citizens in Italy for medical treatment and their escorts;
Applicants for the duplicate or conversion of a valid residence permit;
Applicants for asylum, subsidiary protection, and humanitarian reasons;
Holders of international protection applying for an EU long-term residence permit;
Applicants for EU residence permits for family members of EU citizens.