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Understanding the cohabitation agreement recognized by Italian law
The Cohabitation Agreement (convivenza di fatto) is a legal instrument recognized by Italian law that offers specific rights and protections to couples who choose to live together without marrying.
This legal institution, regulated by the Cirinnà Law (n. 76/2016), guarantees legal protection and numerous practical advantages, including the possibility for the foreign partner to obtain a residence permit for family reasons (FAMIT) valid for 5 years.
It is the ideal solution for couples who wish to formalize their relationship with greater flexibility compared to marriage.
Ready to start your journey? Follow the steps below to understand the complete process.
To register a cohabitation agreement it is necessary that:
Both partners must be of legal age
Not be married or in another registered partnership
No relationships of kinship, affinity or adoption exist between the partners
At least one of the two must have residence in the municipality where the declaration is presented
The couple must cohabit stably and have an emotional relationship as a couple
No income requirements or minimum cohabitation duration are required. The cohabitation contract is strongly recommended for obtaining the FAMIT permit.
Complete document checklist for your application
All foreign documents must be officially translated into Italian and legalized with apostille or consular authentication. The cohabitation contract must be stipulated and registered with a notary or lawyer to have full legal validity.
With Future Italian, every document is properly prepared and every step is guided. We handle the bureaucracy while you focus on your relationship.
From start to finish: here's everything that happens step by step
Gathering all necessary documents: identity documents, tax codes, birth certificates, single status for foreign citizens and valid residence permits.
Drafting and stipulation of the cohabitation contract with a notary or lawyer to regulate property and personal relationships between partners (strongly recommended).
Presentation of the cohabitation declaration at the Registry Office of the municipality of residence. Mandatory presence of both partners by appointment.
Immediate registration in the resident population registry and issuance of the cohabitation registration certificate. Recognition is effective from the moment of registration and immediately confers all rights provided by law.
For the foreign partner: submission of the FAMIT permit application at the Immigration Office with documentation proving the registered cohabitation.
Obtaining the five-year residence card for family reasons and full access to rights provided by law (healthcare, inheritance, etc.).
🎉 Your Cohabitation Agreement is registered! Your relationship now has full legal protection in Italy.
The complete cohabitation agreement process from document collection to FAMIT permit issuance.
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Registering a cohabitation agreement and obtaining the FAMIT permit requires in-depth knowledge of Italian procedures and careful management of all documents. With Future Italian, every step is guided by experts who understand the importance of legally protecting your relationship.
Assessment of the specific case and requirements, analysis of necessary documentation and consultation on tax and legal advantages
Support in obtaining foreign documents, managing translations and legalizations/apostilles, stipulation and registration of the cohabitation contract
Assistance in compiling declarations, accompaniment to municipal offices and support for FAMIT permit applications
Verification of progress status, control of FAMIT issuance times and assistance in case of supplementary requests
Assistance for FAMIT permit renewal, support for residence or situation changes and consultation for eventual conversion to Italian citizenship
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