Family Reunification And Family Cohesion

Family reunification, family cohesion and recognition of the right to family unity for foreigners.

Family reunification is the process of joining a family member who lives in Italy. It represents one of the ways provided by the law to legally reside in Italy. It is governed by the Consolidated Immigration Act.

Entry into Italy for family reunification is possible upon issue of a special visa for family reunification.

Family cohesion with a foreign citizen is possible when the applicant is already in Italy for another reason, such as for work or study.

The Single Desk for Immigration issues the authorization. Once the authorization is received, the consular authority of the country of origin, in turn, grants the foreign citizen an entry visa.