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Reingresso — Re-entry Visa (Type D)
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Reingresso — Re-entry Visa (Type D)

Work PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

1 day – 3 months

Estimated Cost

EUR €146

Stay Duration

3 months

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote work OK

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Living in Italy

Cost of Living
12% cheaper than United States
Avg Salary€21,000
Quality of Life
156/200
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Overview

The Re-entry Visa (Visto di Reingresso) is a long-stay National Visa (Type D) that allows foreign nationals who already hold a valid or recently expired Italian residence permit (Permesso di Soggiorno) to return to Italy if they lost, had stolen, or let their permit expire while abroad.

The Re-entry visa is a specialized Type D visa designed to facilitate the return of legal residents who have lost their physical residence permit or allowed it to expire while outside Italy. It acts as a bridge to allow the holder to re-enter the country and complete the formal renewal or replacement process at the local Questura.

This visa ensures that the applicant's path to long-term residency remains uninterrupted.

Cost Breakdown

Consular Application FeeEUR €116
Outsourcing Service FeeEUR €30
TotalEUR €146

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant3 months

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be a legal resident of Italy holding a valid, lost, stolen, or expired residence permit.

If expired: must have expired no more than 60 days ago (or up to 6 months for health reasons).

If lost/stolen: must have been valid at the time of loss and a police report must be filed.

Must provide proof of transport to Italy.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

National Visa Application Form (Type D)

Valid passport

Two recent passport-size photos

Copy of the lost, stolen, or expired Permesso di Soggiorno

Original police report (if lost/stolen) or postal receipt (if expired)

Detailed declaration letter

One-way flight ticket reservation

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Allows return to Italy to renew residence permit
  • Maintains continuous residence for PR qualification

Worth Knowing

  • Requires coordination with Italian police headquarters
  • Single-entry only
  • Permit expired over 60 days without valid justification (military/health)
  • No proof of prior legal residence in Italy

Application Process

1

Book appointment via Prenot@mi portal

2

Submit application and documents

3

Pay fees and provide biometrics

4

Consulate verifies status with Italian Questura

5

Submit flight ticket and collect visa

Application Forms

National Visa Application FormFill online

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