If one intends to obtain a residence permit for being a family member of a non-EU citizen legally staying in or moving to Italy, there are 3 alternative scenarios.
A)
B)
- Family cohesion with non-EU citizens already legally staying in Italy
- Family cohesion with non-EU citizens through marriage (or civil Union) in Italy
C)
For those who are abroad together with their family member who is a non-EU citizen − and has already obtained or is in the process of obtaining a visa for work, investment, study or religious reasons − it is possible to apply for a visa as an accompanying family member to be allowed to enter Italy jointly.