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Everything you need to know to protect the minor's welfare
When a child's welfare is at stake, Italy always puts their best interests first. The Foster Care Residence Permit is a special authorization granted by the Juvenile Court that allows foreign family members of a minor to remain in Italy, even if they do not meet standard residence requirements.
It is designed to protect the minor's psychophysical development, maintaining their family bond and emotional stability intact. The request can be submitted regardless of entry methods into Italy: with expired tourist visa, without visa, with expired permits, or even with pending expulsion orders.
Since 2020, this permit can be converted to a work permit, offering a concrete opportunity for stabilization for the entire family.
Ready to start your journey? Follow the steps below to understand the complete process.
The permit can be requested by:
Biological parents of foreign minors present in Italy with established filiation bond
Adoptive parents legally recognized with validated adoption procedure
Grandparents, older siblings or relatives up to third degree with care responsibilities and consolidated emotional bonds
Foster families recognized according to Law 184/1983 with Tribunal foster decree
Fundamental requirements:
Presence of a foreign minor on Italian territory with need for protection and care
Demonstration of serious reasons related to the minor's psychophysical development (school integration, social rooting, Italian language skills, ongoing medical care, absence of family support in country of origin, psychological trauma from separation)
Ability to guarantee assistance and care in adequate family environment with residential and employment stability
Absence of serious criminal record that would compromise public order and minor's safety
Entry methods irrelevant: The request can be submitted regardless of how the family entered Italy (expired tourist visa, irregular entry, expired permits, pending expulsion orders).
Complete document checklist for your application
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.
With Future Italian we manage coordination between Juvenile Court and Police Headquarters. We guide you through every phase of the foster care permit with the expertise of those who know every detail of Italian regulations.
From start to finish: here's everything that happens step by step
Analysis of family and minor situation. Preparation of all necessary documentation and verification of requirements for tribunal application submission.
Submission at the Civil Registry of the competent Juvenile Court by territory. Free-form application on plain paper with detailed description of serious reasons.
The Juvenile Court examines the application and documentation. Possible hearings, home visits or requests for documentary integration.
Issuance of Tribunal decree authorizing permanence in Italy for serious reasons related to the minor's psychophysical development.
Submission of residence permit request at competent Police Headquarters via postal kit or direct appointment.
Issuance of 'minor assistance art. 31' permit lasting 2 years renewable. Full right to work, access to NHS and social services.
🎉 Your foster care permit has been issued! The minor can continue to live in Italy with their emotional family.
The complete foster care permit process from tribunal application to residence permit issuance.
Average processing time
Family reunification requires thorough knowledge of Italian procedures and coordinated management between SUI, consulates and police headquarters. With Future Italian, every step is guided by experts who understand the importance of reuniting families and ensuring a smooth procedure.
Preliminary assessment of requirements and reunification feasibility. Optimal strategy for your specific case. Guidance on timelines and critical aspects of the procedure
Support in collecting and preparing all documentation. Coordination of sworn translations and legalizations/apostilles. Verification of completeness and document compliance
Assistance in registration and use of the electronic portal. Accurate compilation of all required forms. Management of communications with SUI and consular representations
Constant control of progress status. Timely intervention in case of delays or clarification requests. Coordination between different phases of the procedure
Assistance for residence permit application. Support for civil registration and NHS enrollment. Guidance for integration agreement and advice for future renewals
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