The residence permit for elective residency is designed for those who want to live in Italy without working, supporting themselves with their own economic resources. It is the typical permit for retired foreigners, people with annuities or passive income who choose Italy as their place of residence.
The following people can 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 page documents for first issue.
With this permit you can:
⚠️ Attention: with this permit you CANNOT work. If you want to work in Italy, you will need to convert the permit to another type.
The duration is 1 year and is renewable, provided that you continue to demonstrate sufficient economic resources.
Yes, you can renew it by submitting updated documentation that proves your financial resources and housing availability. The application is made through postal KIT.
Yes — after 5 years of regular residence, you can apply for the EU residence permit for long-term residents, which gives you more rights and has no expiration date.
For the application you must pay:
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