It is the permit given to those who flee their country because they risk being persecuted for their religion, political opinion, nationality, or because they belong to a certain ethnic or social group.
To get this permit you must:
You must go personally to the Police Headquarters (Questura).
To apply for the permit you must bring the decision from the Commission (or Tribunal) that recognized you as a refugee
The permit lasts 5 years and can be renewed, usually automatically, for another 5 years
With this permit you can:
For family reunification you do NOT have to prove you have a large house and minimum salary like other foreigners.
Travel freely in Italy, go to other EU countries for up to 3 months and, with the "travel document" (a passport given to refugees), also to other countries in the world.
ATTENTION! You cannot travel to your country of origin. If you do, the Police Headquarters (Questura) could revoke your residence permit.
The only permit that makes sense to convert an asylum permit to is the EU residence permit for long-term residents ("Card"), after five years of residence in Italy.
It is not possible to convert an asylum permit into a residence permit for self-employment or employed work.
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