All non-residents are required to complete a declaration of presence (dichiarazione di presenza). Prospective residents or anyone intending to stay in Italy for longer than 90 days must obtain a permit of stay (permesso di soggiorno).
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Fines – fines can be levied in addition to other penalties and vary per country. In Italy, those caught overstaying their visa on Italian soil theoretically face both an expulsion order and a fine of between €5,000 and €10,000.
Americans must have an entrance visa which should be obtained at an Italian consulate before coming to Italy, in order to remain in Italy more than three months and gain resident status. This procedure will take several weeks to complete so it is advisable to apply well in advance of the departure date.
If you're a non-EU citizen intending on spending more than 90 days in Italy, you must obtain a temporary residence permit within 8 days of your arrival in the country. Find out about the application process and requirements below.
Prospective residents or anyone intending to stay in Italy for longer than 90 days must obtain a permit of stay (permesso di soggiorno). Additional information may be obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Polizia di Stato.
Once you have used up your maximum allowed stay of 90 days within the 180-day period in the Schengen Area, you must leave the Schengen Area and remain outside for at least 90 consecutive days before you can re-enter again.
Each Schengen Area country has its own set and standards for penalties for overstays; however, individuals who exceed the 90-day period will typically be issued with a monetary fine and an order to depart the country and entirety of the Schengen Area within a certain period of time (sometimes immediately).
An extension is only considered in extraordinary cases proven by personal reasons, force majeure, or humanitarian reasons. Otherwise, ordinary requests for extensions require individuals to leave Italy for at least six months before reapplying for a new visa.
You must wait an additional 90 days before applying to re-enter the Schengen area. To stay longer than 90 days, you must have a visa. Apply for a visa through the embassy of the country where you will spend most of your time.