Italy permanent residence
1 current source-backed permanent residence pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| long-term resident permit (permesso CE per soggiornanti di lungo periodo), Article 9 route | Applicants generally need five years of lawful residence in Italy and must meet the Italian-language knowledge condition for the EU long-term resident permit. | 2026-07-14 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| long-term resident permit (permesso CE per soggiornanti di lungo periodo), Article 9 route | Application fee (total, term residence administrative costs) | 76.46 EUR | Official source |
| long-term resident permit (permesso CE per soggiornanti di lungo periodo), Article 9 route | Application fee (residence card, term residence) | 100 EUR | Official source |
| long-term resident permit (permesso CE per soggiornanti di lungo periodo), Article 9 route | Application fee (issuance, electronic permit) | 30.46 EUR | Official source |
| long-term resident permit (permesso CE per soggiornanti di lungo periodo), Article 9 route | Application fee (residence card) | 100 EUR | Official source |
| long-term resident permit (permesso CE per soggiornanti di lungo periodo), Article 9 route | Application fee (postal kit) | 30 EUR | Official source |
| long-term resident permit (permesso CE per soggiornanti di lungo periodo), Article 9 route | Application fee (tax stamp) | 16 EUR | Official source |
| long-term resident permit (permesso CE per soggiornanti di lungo periodo), Article 9 route | Processing time (standard, legal maximum) | 90 days | Official source |
| long-term resident permit (permesso CE per soggiornanti di lungo periodo), Article 9 route | Years of residence required (general) | 5 years | Official source |
| long-term resident permit (permesso CE per soggiornanti di lungo periodo), Article 9 route | Language level required | A2 (Italian) | Official source |
| long-term resident permit (permesso CE per soggiornanti di lungo periodo), Article 9 route | Money to show | 7,101.12 EUR | Official source |
| long-term resident permit (permesso CE per soggiornanti di lungo periodo), Article 9 route | Where to apply | in the country | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| long-term resident permit (permesso CE per soggiornanti di lungo periodo), Article 9 route | The exact Italian source states that subordinate work under this status does not require a residence contract; the statutory exceptions reserved to citizens or prohibited to foreigners remain applicable. | Official source |
| long-term resident permit (permesso CE per soggiornanti di lungo periodo), Article 9 route | The Italian integration portal states that holders of the EU long-term-resident permit may carry out every subordinate or self-employed work in Italy, except activities reserved by law to citizens or prohibited to foreigners. | Official source |