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    Residence Permit for Family Cohesion

    The Residence Permit for family cohesion may be requested by a foreign national residing legally in Italy with a valid Residence Permit. Unlike the Residence Permit for family reunification, which is inherent to family members who are abroad and for which a prerequisite is a request for authorization from the Prefecture, as stipulated by Article 29 of the Consolidated Law on Immigration, for cohesion the clearance document is not required.
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    The Residence Permit for Family Reasons of a Spouse or Parent

    The Residence Permit for family reasons must be requested within eight working days from the date of entry into Italy - which has taken place with a Visa for family reunification - at the Police Headquarters of reference, by sending the appropriate kit from the authorized post offices, containing all of the documents required by law and the application form for the issue of the Residence Permit.