What are the options for a non-EU national who wants to stay in Italy for more than 90 days?
I am a Canadian citizen, currently living in Italy. My 90-day Schengen visiting period is due to expire in a month. However, I would like to stay for several more months (learn the language and travel around). Is it possible to extend my stay without leaving Italy? Can I apply for a visa for Italy in Italy? If not, can I apply for a residence permit? If I can get a residence permit, will I have problems leaving/entering the country because my Schengen entry stamp will show that I overstayed?
I saw a very good reply here Extended stay visa for Germany Is there a similar, proper process for Italy?
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Long term visas exist in Italy (Visto Nazionale) but I think you need to state a valid reason for staying (like studies, work, etc.). See if Google Translate translates this page well enough for you:
It may take 30 days to have the visa done anyway, or even 90 if you're a freelance worker.
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How can I stay in Italy longer than 90 days?
A: You cannot prolong your stay at will while in Italy; If you completed 90 days in the Schengen space You must exit and after 90 days you can enter again for MAX another 90 days. If you plan to stay longer than 90 days you will need to apply for a National Visa specifying the reason for such a prolonged stay.How long can a non-EU citizen stay in Italy?
The Italian law on immigration requires that non-EU citizens, planning to stay in Italy for more than 3 months, have to apply for the residence permit within 8 working days from their arrival in Italy.How do I get a temporary residence in Italy?
Obtaining a temporary residence permit as an EU citizenHow long can you stay in Italy per year?
US citizens visiting Italy or any other country in the Schengen area do not need a visa as long as you spend 90 days or less (in a 180-day period) in these countries.STAY IN EUROPE FOR MORE THAN 90 DAYS… JUST DO THIS! Schengen area and the 90 day rule for Van Life.
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Italy now provides an online visa questionnaire (in several languages, including English) that will provide visa instructions based on your nationality, residence, and length and purpose of visit.
For what it's worth, there is currently no visa that would allow a Canadian citizen and resident to stay for longer than 90 days in Italy for the purposes of tourism.
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