Questions and answers on the permit for family motives - Domande e risposte sul permesso per motivi familiari

1. How long does the resident permit for family motive last?
It has the same duration of the resident permit of the family member and is renewable together with his resident permit.

2. With the resident permit for family motive is it possible to have a contract for dependent or independent employment?
Yes

3. Does the resident permit for family motives allow for registration to a course of study or professional training?
Yes

4. Do the resident permit for family motives require compulsory registration to the Health Service (link)?
Yes

5. What happens in the following cases?

• death of a family member in possession of the requisites for family reunion
• legal separation
• dissolution of marriage
• child who cannot obtain the long-term resident permit, at the attainment of 18 years of age

The resident permit for family motives can be converted to a permit for dependent employment, independent employment, or study, if one demonstrates to be working or studying.