Publication date: 25.05.2024
Lawyer
Residence permit in different countries: how to get a residence permit in Italy?
Registration of residence permit in EU countries
With the beginning of the armed conflict in Ukraine, many citizens are forced to seek refuge abroad. Italy is one of the countries of the European Union that provides the opportunity to obtain a residence permit (residence permit) for Ukrainians. This article examines the process of obtaining a residence permit in Italy, in particular through the temporary protection mechanism that has been introduced for displaced persons.
Temporary protection in Italy
Temporary protection is an exceptional form of protection that guarantees immediate protection to people forced to leave Ukraine after February 24, 2022 due to the invasion of the Russian armed forces. Directive 2001/55/EC of the Council of the European Union allows displaced Ukrainians to live, work or study on the territory of the EU for one year with the possibility of extending this period up to three years.
Who is entitled to temporary protection?
You are entitled to temporary protection if:
Flee from Ukraine after February 24, 2022 and is a citizen of Ukraine who lived in Ukraine before that date, or is a member of his family.
Is a citizen of a third country or a stateless person who used international or other equivalent national protection in Ukraine until February 24, 2022, or is a family member of such a person.
Is a citizen of a third country, other than Ukraine, or a stateless person who has a permanent residence permit in Ukraine, lived there until February 24, 2022 and cannot return to safe and stable conditions in their country of origin.
How to issue a residence permit for temporary protection?
To obtain a residence permit for temporary protection in Italy, you need to submit an application to the police department at your place of residence. This application is free and involves providing the following documents:
Passport or other identity documents.
Fingerprints.
Personal data.
After submitting the application, you will be issued a receipt, which you must have with you until the day the residence permit is issued. You can check the progress of the registration on the website www.poliziadistato.it.
The validity period of the residence permit
A residence permit for temporary protection is valid for one year with the possibility of extension for six months twice, i.e. a maximum of one year. Depending on the situation in Ukraine, this period may be extended or canceled if it is determined that it is safe to return to Ukraine.
Rights in Italy with a residence permit for temporary protection
With a residence permit for temporary protection, you have the right to:
Health care
After applying for a residence permit, you are guaranteed medical care on a par with Italian citizens. To do this, you need to contact your local health authority (ASL), where you will be assigned a general practitioner or paediatrician.
Access to the labor market
Applicants for temporary protection can work as employees, including seasonal work, or be self-employed. They also have the right to attend vocational training courses, undergo internships and benefit from other employment policy measures under the same conditions as Italian citizens.
Specific life situations
Situation 1: Family with children
Ivanchenko's family arrived in Italy in March 2022. They applied for temporary protection at the Rome police. After receiving the application receipt, the family was able to access medical services and their children started school at a local school.
Situation 2: Student
Elena, who studied in Kyiv, arrived in Italy in April 2022. She applied for temporary protection in Milan. After obtaining a residence permit, Olena was able to continue her studies at the University of Milan and gained access to medical services.
Ask for help
If you are fleeing the war in Ukraine and need protection in Italy, contact the lawyers and lawyers of the "Consultant" marketplace. They will help you with the preparation of documents, explain all the nuances of the process of obtaining a residence permit and provide qualified support.
Don't delay applying for help - secure yourself and your loved ones a stable and safe future in Italy today.
