Over the past 2 years, the number of people wishing to obtain Italian residence permits (permesso di soggiorno) has reached 70,000 applicants annually. Approximately 85-90% of them plan to eventually obtain permanent residency (permesso di soggiorno permanente), and later, citizenship.
The status of a permanent resident allows individuals, on par with citizens of the country, to study, work, purchase real estate, access healthcare, and travel to European countries without additional permits.
To expedite the process of obtaining an Italian residence permit and minimize the risk of rejection, one can use an interim residence permit (permesso di soggiorno temporaneo). How can this be done? Lawyers from the migration agency GARANT.IN explain the specifics and advantages of this method.
Residence Permits in the UAE in 2023
With a UAE residence permit (visa), it is quite realistic to obtain an Italian residence permit in less than a month. Residency in the Emirates is permission for long-term legal residence in the UAE. Resident status allows for conducting business, employment, obtaining driver's licenses, opening bank accounts, and studying.
There are several legal ways to obtain a UAE visa (equivalent to a residence permit): employment in a local company, education, business ownership, family reunification, real estate purchase, and freelance work. Unfortunately, the UAE visa does not guarantee citizenship but endows the holder with the rights of a full-fledged resident of the UAE.
In the Emirates, a residence permit looks like a plastic document with a photograph and basic information about the owner. Resident status can be renewed an unlimited number of times. It is important to comply with all conditions under which the document was obtained.
Features of Obtaining an Italian Residence Permit through a UAE Residence Permit
Regardless of how long you have been a resident of the UAE, a visa holder in the Emirates gains significant advantages when applying for an Italian residence permit or any other country (even for programs currently unavailable to citizens of the Russian Federation):
- Documents for obtaining an Italian D visa can be submitted directly from the UAE. For example, the office of the migration agency GARANT.IN is located directly in Dubai. Our specialists will help gather and process the necessary documents with minimal involvement of the applicant in the process.
- Holders of UAE residence permits can expect expedited application processing. In some cases, processing and approval take no more than 2 weeks!
- Holders of Emirates ID cards almost never receive rejection of their application.
With an Italian residence permit obtained, the applicant also remains in the status of a UAE resident, provided they meet the conditions for obtaining the card.
How to Obtain an Italian Residence Permit with a UAE Residence Permit
With a UAE residence permit, you can submit documents for an Italian national D visa. This visa allows entry into the country and subsequent application for a residence permit. Necessary certificates and forms can be submitted to the visa center or Italian consulate:
- Application form in English and Italian.
- Resident and international passports.
- Photographs for inclusion in documents.
- Valid health insurance policy.
- Certificate of no criminal record.
- Ticket or flight reservation to Italy - in some cases.
The visa is issued for a period of 120 days and is valid for 2 years. After receiving the visa, the applicant has 8 days to arrive in Italy and submit documents for a residence permit card. Remember that the D visa is not universal. It is granted depending on the purpose of the visit to Italy and for a specific type of residence permit. Opening a visa for an entrepreneur, it becomes impossible to open a residence permit for FNL.
With an Italian residence permit, you can apply for permanent residency (permesso di soggiorno permanente) after 5 years. It is important not to violate the law during this period and to comply with the conditions for obtaining permanent residency. After another 5 years, you can apply for a passport.
If your goal is to obtain a new status in another country with minimal financial costs and time, turn to professionals. Lawyers from the licensed agency GARANT.IN will implement any client's request in the best possible way. We will help gather and process documents, resolve issues with real estate, relocation, and business re-registration, opening accounts, and much more.
