Permesso di soggiorno

Definition

Permesso di soggiorno refers to the residence permit issued by the Italian government to non-EU citizens who wish to stay in Italy for an extended period of time. It grants them legal permission to reside and work in the country.

Related terms

Cittadinanza italiana: Italian citizenship obtained through birthright or naturalization.

Visto turistico: Tourist visa that allows non-EU citizens to visit Italy for a limited period of time.

Carta d'identità italiana (C.I.): The national identity card issued by the Italian government to its citizens.