Family Reunification Visa
Italy
Last updated: December 25, 2025
1-2 years (renewable)
$134
4-6 months
Medium
About this Visa
The family reunification visa lets non-EU people living in Italy bring their close family members to join them. You use it to bring your spouse, children, or dependent parents from another country to live with you in Italy. It's the main legal way to reunite families who are separated across borders. This visa only works if you've already been living legally in Italy for at least 2 years. However, if you're under 18 or have refugee protection, the waiting period doesn't apply to you.
Key Benefits
- Work without special permission
- Bring spouse and children
- Free/affordable healthcare through national health system
- Children can attend Italian schools
- Travel around Europe (Schengen area) without visa
- Permanent residence after 5 years
- Italian citizenship after 10 years
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be non-EU citizen
- Must have lived legally in Italy for at least 2 years (exceptions: under 18 or refugee status)
- Must have valid residence permit
- Must meet financial requirements
- Must have suitable housing
- No serious criminal record
- Spouse must be 18+ and not legally separated
- Children must be under 18 (or over 18 if disabled)
- Parents eligible only if no other children to support them
- Pakistan/Afghanistan/Iraq/Palestine/Yemen: Must provide parents' full names on birth certificate
Financial Requirement
You must earn at least €7,003 per year for yourself. Add €3,501 more for each family member you're bringing. Proof required: recent paychecks, tax returns, or pension papers.
Documents
- Valid passportMust last at least 16 months
- Marriage certificateIf bringing spouse
- Child birth certificateWith parent names, if bringing children
- Proof of family relationshipsOfficial documents from home country
- Nulla osta approval letterFrom Italian authorities
- Income proofLast 3 months paychecks, tax returns, or pension papers
- Housing certificateProof of suitable housing from your city
- Health insurance proofAt least €30,000 coverage
- Translated and certified documentsAll documents from home country must be officially translated to Italian and apostille certified
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.