Family Visa, Family Member of an EU or Italian Citizen
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Family Visa, Family Member of an EU or Italian Citizen
Family Visa, Family Member of an EU or Italian Citizen
Italy · Family
What it is
Italian long-stay visa for a non-EU family member of an Italian or European Union citizen (motivi familiari, familiari di cittadino UE). A type D national visa is valid for stays over 90 days (91-365 days). Within 8 working days of entering Italy the holder must apply for a residence permit (permesso di soggiorno).
Key facts
- Category
- Family
- Duration
- National (type D) visa valid 91 to 365 days; apply for the residence permit within 8 working days of entry.
- Processing time
- Up to 13 weeks
- Maximum validity
- 5 years
- Path to permanent residence
- Direct route
- How to apply
- Mixed
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (Free of charge (D.Lgs 30/2007 art. 5 c.3))
- EUR 0
Key requirements
- Passport valid beyond the intended stay
- Completed national visa application form
- Proof of the family relationship to an Italian or EU citizen
- Documentation specific to the visa purpose
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 4 August 2026.