Do I have to register if I am in Italy for more than 90 days?

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.



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Fines for staying over 90 days in the EU
Overstaying your limit in the EU also means risking a fine. This can be levied along with other penalties and the amount depends on the country. In Italy, you might have to pay between €5,000 and €10,000.

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This regulation is strictly enforced in Italy. U.S. citizens may enter Italy for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa.

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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.

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However, visits are limited to a maximum of 90 days in any 181-day period (roughly equivalent to three months out of any six months - but it's important to count the days exactly).

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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.

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Can I enter the Schengen area more than one time during that period? Yes, you can. However you must carefully calculate your days of stay as the overall period of stay must not exceed the overall total of 90 (ninety) days of stay within any 180-days period (see above).

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It is valid for 2 years, or until the linked passport expires, and allows Italian citizens to stay in the United States for up to 90 days at a time. Because it is a multiple-entry authorization, travelers may enter the United States multiple times as long as it is within the 2-year validity period.

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Visa Extension
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.

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