Short answer
What the permesso di soggiorno is, who needs it, and the main permit types.
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Who is this for
Non-EU citizens who plan to stay in Italy for more than 90 days. EU citizens do not need a permesso; they can register at the Comune instead.
What it is
The permesso di soggiorno is the card that proves your right to live in Italy. It is issued by the Polizia di Stato (Questura) and is tied to a reason for staying: work, study, family, protection, or others. The reason decides your rights, for example whether you may work.
Sources
- Polizia di Stato - Immigrazione, permesso di soggiorno (Polizia di Stato)
- Ministero dell'Interno - Immigrazione e asilo (Ministero dell'Interno)
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