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Permit for Religious reasons

What is this permit?

The residence permit for religious reasons is intended for foreign citizens who carry out activities related to a religious denomination in Italy. This is a permit for religious personnel, missionaries, ministers of worship and people sent to Italy by recognized religious organizations.

Who can apply for it?

The following people can apply:

  • Has been sent to Italy by a religious organization recognized
  • Has documented religious assignment (for example: priest, nun, missionary, pastor)
  • Has obtained the entry visa for religious reasons

How/where do you apply?

You apply through the postal KIT available at authorized post offices.

Within 8 days from entering Italy, you must submit the application.

To know which documents to bring, check the dedicated pages:

What rights does it give me? What do I have access to?

With this permit you can:

  • Carry out your religious activity in Italy
  • Register with the National Health Service (NHS (SSN)) or purchase private health insurance
  • Apply for residency

⚠️ Attention: with this permit you CANNOT work outside the religious activity for which it was issued.

How long does this permit last?

The duration depends on the religious assignment and is indicated in the permit. It usually corresponds to the duration of the mission or assignment.

When does it expire and can I renew it?

Yes, you can renew it if the religious organization confirms that your assignment in Italy continues. For renewal, you need a new declaration from the religious organization.

How much does it cost?

For the application you must pay:

  • A postal payment slip of 80,46 €
  • A revenue stamp of 16 €

📋 First Issue

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Submit via postal KIT (no Police visit needed)

📋 Required documents

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Revenue stamp of 16€
4 Photos
Health insurance policy or voluntary enrollment in NHS (SSN)
Postal payment slip for 80.46€
Copy of religious entity declaration certifying the nature of the assignment
Indication of means of support (board and lodging)
Copy of passport (not expired)
Hospitality declaration or rental contract or residence certificate
Completed: 0/8
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Note: Required documents may vary from one Police office to another.

🔄 Renewal

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Submit via postal KIT (no Police visit needed)
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Remember: The renewal application should be submitted preferably before expiry or at most within 60 days of expiry.

📋 Required documents

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Copia permesso precedente (o denuncia smarrimento)
Revenue stamp of 16€
Insurance policy or NHS (SSN) registration
Indication of means of support (board and lodging)
4 Passport photos
Postal payment slip for 80.46€
Copy of passport (not expired)
Copy of religious entity declaration certifying the nature of the assignment
Hospitality declaration or rental contract or residence certificate
Completed: 0/9
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Note: Required documents may vary from one Police office to another.

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