Italy family visa

Family members who do not meet an exemption may need a visa. Detailed Italian spouse and dependant residence procedures are not specified. Family members with a qualifying residence card and valid travel document can enter without a visa under the conditions described below.

There are 2 options: Visa-free entry with a family residence card (no visa at all); Family member visa at the border (a visa at the border).

Family members of EU single market citizens who hold a qualifying residence card can enter when accompanying or joining that citizen. A qualifying card issued by a Schengen country also permits independent travel to another Schengen country.

Up to three months under the family residence card exemption.

A valid travel document.; A residence card showing that you are a family member of an EU single market citizen..

Generally, accompany or join your EU single market family member. A qualifying family residence card issued by a Schengen country also permits travel to another Schengen country independently.

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Italy visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

On Italy's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.