Family Cohesion Residence Permit in Italy: Complete Guide
What is the family cohesion residence permit, how art. 30 TUIM works, and the difference with family reunification.
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Sep 17, 2025
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Family Cohesion Residence Permit
Reuniting families in Italy, the right to live together with your loved ones
Full right to subordinate and self-employment
Access to National Health Service
Right to education for children
Possibility to renew the permit periodically
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Introduction
What You Need to Know
Everything you need to know to reunite your family in Italy
Family Cohesion allows you to reunite your family members in Italy, guaranteeing the right to live together with your loved ones. It is intended for both Italian citizens and foreign citizens permanently residing in Italy, to build a peaceful and complete family unit.
This pathway facilitates personal and social well-being, improving integration into the community. The process requires specific income requirements and availability of adequate housing, with timelines ranging from 3 to 6 months for the complete procedure.
Once obtained, the permit allows reunited family members to legally reside in Italy and work without limitations.
Ready to start your journey? Follow the steps below to understand the complete process.
Step 1
Who can apply for family cohesion?
The family cohesion application can be submitted by:
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2 years residency
Foreign Citizens
Foreign citizens regularly residing in Italy for at least 2 years who intend to reunite family members living abroad
Always eligible
Italian Citizens
Italian citizens who live permanently in Italy and wish to reunite their family members
Family members who can be reunited:
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Eligible for reunification
Spouse
Spouse not legally separated
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Eligible for reunification
Minor Children
Children under 18 years or adult dependents with limited autonomy
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Eligible for reunification
Adopted Children
Adopted or affiliated children
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Eligible for reunification
Dependent Parents
Dependent parents (for foreign citizens residing for at least 5 years and in special cases)
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Exceptional cases
Other Family Members
Other family members living together in the country of origin (in specific cases with special authorizations)
General requirements for the applicant (especially for foreign citizens): Possession of a valid residence permit + legal permanence in Italy for at least 2 years. Minimum income compliant with legal parameters, sufficient to support oneself and family members (see dedicated section). Availability of adequate and suitable housing according to health and safety standards.
Minimum income required for family reunification 2025
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Foreign Citizens
Specific income requirements with calculations based on social allowance
Minimum annual income: € 7,200.84 (social allowance € 538.68 monthly x 13 months)
50% increase for each family member to be reunited
If reuniting 1 family member: minimum income € 10,702.26
If reuniting 2 family members: minimum income € 14,203.68
If reuniting 3 family members: minimum income € 17,705.10
Income must derive from legal sources and be regularly documented
Italian Citizens
More flexible income requirements for Italian citizens
No formal minimum income requirement is provided
Necessary to demonstrate sufficient financial capacity to support family members
Assessment conducted at the time of residence permit application
Greater discretion in evaluating means of support
For Italian citizens the assessment is more flexible and contextual
Step 2
Step 2: Required Documents
Complete document checklist for your application
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Personal and Identity Documents
Valid residence permit (for foreign citizens) and permit history
Valid identity documents (passport, identity card)
Marriage certificate or family status, translated and legalized if issued abroad
Birth certificates of children, translated and legalized if necessary
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Economic Documentation
Documentation proving income (pay slips, tax returns)
Income certifications from recent fiscal years
Employment contracts and employer declarations
Bank documentation to demonstrate financial stability
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Housing and Additional Documentation
Rental contract or property title of housing
Housing health and safety suitability certification
Other documents required by the competent Prefecture
Specific documentation for special cases (dependent parents, other family members)
Translation & Legalization
All foreign documents must be apostilled (for countries adhering to the Hague Convention) or legalized at consulates, and subsequently translated into Italian with sworn translation.
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Step 3
Step 3: Application Process
From start to finish: here's everything that happens step by step
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Requirements Assessment
Assessment of income, housing and documentation requirements. Verification of the existence of all prerequisites for family reunification according to current legislation.
2
Documentation Preparation
Collection and preparation of all necessary documents. Coordination for translations, legalizations and apostilles of foreign documents.
3
Entry and Application Submission
The family member can enter Italy with a tourist visa or other valid document. Within 8 days of entry, they must submit the application at the Immigration Office of the competent Police Headquarters, completing the kit available at post offices or online.
4
Investigation and Evaluation
The Police Headquarters evaluates the application and attached documentation. Possible requests for integration or clarifications during the investigation.
5
Permit Issuance
After approval, a residence permit for family reasons is issued, allowing regular stay and work. The permit must be renewed periodically as long as the family relationship persists.
🎉 Your family reunification has been approved! Your family members can now live regularly in Italy.
How long does it take?
The complete family reunification process from documentation preparation to residence permit issuance.
3-6
months
Average processing time
How Future Italian Can Help You
Family reunification requires thorough knowledge of Police Headquarters procedures and specific requirements. With Future Italian, every step is guided by experts who understand the importance of reuniting families and ensuring a smooth process.
Personalized consultation
Free case assessment and success possibilities. Analysis of income requirements and specific documentation for your family situation.
Document assistance, translations and legalizations
Complete preparation of all necessary documentation. Coordination for apostilles, legalizations and certified sworn translations of all foreign documents.
Support in application completion and submission
Complete assistance in filling out forms and submitting the application at the Immigration Office of the competent Police Headquarters.
Case monitoring
Constant control of the progress status. Management of any requests for document integration during the investigation.
Post-release support for renewals and registrations
Assistance for periodic permit renewals. Support for National Health Service registration and all post-release procedures.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to the most common questions about this service
The average processing time for the application is generally 3 to 6 months. Possible extensions in case of integrations or verifications. Times depend on documentation completeness and compliance with all required requirements.
For foreign citizens the minimum annual income is € 7,200.84, with a 50% increase for each family member (1 family member = € 10,702.26; 2 family members = € 14,203.68; 3 family members = € 17,705.10). For Italian citizens no formal requirement is provided but sufficient financial capacity must be demonstrated.
Yes, but only if they are over sixty-five, economically dependent on you and have no adequate support in their country of origin. It is necessary to prove economic dependency and guarantee them health coverage.
Since 2021 the application is mandatorily digital. You must register on the ALI portal (Free Access Immigration) with SPID or CIE, fill out the online form and upload all documentation in digital format. It is possible to monitor the status in real time.
It is possible to file an appeal to the TAR within 60 days of denial notification. Often denials are due to incomplete documentation or inadequately demonstrated requirements. Specialized legal consultation is advisable.
Yes, the residence permit for family reasons automatically includes work authorization without sectoral or geographical limitations. They can start working as soon as they obtain the residence permit.
Yes, 'chain reunification' is possible for other eligible family members, but you must respect waiting times (generally 2 years between one request and another) and demonstrate having the resources to support them.
Family members over 16 years old must sign the Integration Agreement committing to learn the Italian language and notions of civic education. Non-compliance can affect future permit renewals.
Yes, after 5 years of continuous residence it is possible to request the EU permit for long-term residents. In some cases conversion to a work permit is also possible if stable employment is found.
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