Travelling to France while waiting for residence permit renewal in Italy

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I am going to travel to Nice from Turin with Flixbus. If I have the postal receipt for the permesso application, italian carta identita, expired VISA and invitation for a scientific activity in France, can I still travel?



Best Answer

As per the OP's result - it is not possible to travel in this situation.

Travellers must be in possession of a valid travel permit/visa/permission to cross border.




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Can I leave Italy while waiting for my residence permit?

You are not allowed to leave Italy for longer than 6 months. If you plan any trips outside the Schengen area while your stay permit is valid you are advised to contact the foreign diplomatic representation in Italy in order to get the necessary information for the entry visa.

Can I travel to France with Permesso di Soggiorno?

If you already have your permesso di soggiorno card, then you are free to travel where you want without restrictions on layovers in Europe, assuming that you are from a country that allows you to travel in Europe for up to 90 days without a visa.

How long can I stay in Italy after my Permesso expires?

After your visa is expired you can stay legally in Italy further 60 days during which you can require the renovation of it. At the end of those 60 days if you have not submitted such request your stay in Italy is nomore legal.

What happens if I miss my Permesso di Soggiorno appointment?

If you miss both appointments, the central police station (Questura) will archive your request for a residence permit. Contact the International Desk immediately.



Travelling with the receipt from questura [ricevuta]or requesting for permesso di soggiorno




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