Those who want to relocate to Italy can do so by abiding by local, national, and international rules. Some of Italy’s most significant immigration laws are listed below:
- The Immigration Act is the primary law that provides for the regulations which need to be respected by those immigrating to Italy;
- The Italy Investor Visa program which was enabled in 2017 and which targets foreign investors interested in immigrating to Italy;
- The Italian Civil Code which provides for the rights which can be obtained by foreign citizens based on their residence permits;
- Directive 2009/50/EC which provides for the conditions of entry and residence for non-EU citizens in EU countries;
- Directive 2011/98/EU also known as the Single Permit Directive for the simplified procedure of obtaining a residence permit for non-EU citizens to enter EU member states;
- Directive 2014/36/EU which provides for the employment permits which can be obtained by non-EU citizens seeking employment in EU states;
- Directive 2003/86/EC provides for family reunification visas and which was included in the Italian immigration laws.
Italy’s immigration laws reflect the majority of EU immigration rules because it is an EU member. In addition to these, Italy has ratified a number of international agreements pertaining to refugees. 2018 saw changes to the law governing refugee status in Italy. You can apply for a residence permit in Italy as a refugee.
If you are interested in immigrating to Italy and need assistance, BIMAS lawyers can help you apply for the suitable visa based on your needs. For complete information on immigration laws and how to obtain Italian citizenship, please contact BIMAS lawyers.
