Do you need to apply for, renew or convert a residence permit in Italy? SH Immigration Specialists provides English-speaking administrative assistance with residence permit procedures for workers, students, families and other applicants.
Which residence permit procedures do we assist with?
First application
We assist with the first application for a residence permit, a residence card or an EU long-term residence permit. The documents required depend on the reason for your stay and on your personal circumstances.
Renewal
We help you check the administrative steps and prepare the documents for renewal. If your permit has already expired, read our guide on what to do with an expired residence permit in Italy.
Conversion
Conversion applies when you no longer meet the requirements to renew your current permit or want to switch to a different type, for example from study to work. Whether a conversion is possible depends on the type of permit you hold and on the rules in force.
Residence permit for employment
For permits connected with work, see our guide to the Italian residence permit for employment.
How our assistance works
- Initial assessment: we review your situation, your documents and your objective.
- Procedure planning: we identify the procedure that applies and explain the main requirements.
- Document review: we point out missing information and possible issues before the next step.
- Practical assistance: we help you prepare the application and understand the communications from the authorities.
What should you prepare before contacting us?
- your passport and, if you have one, your current or expired residence permit;
- the receipt of any application already submitted;
- documents on your work, study or family situation in Italy;
- any communication received from the Questura or the Prefecture.
Please do not send personal or sensitive documents with your first request: we will tell you which documents are needed and how to send them.
What we can and cannot do
SH Immigration Specialists is not a law firm. We provide administrative assistance: we help you understand the procedure, organise the documents and follow the steps with the competent offices. Legal advice, appeals and representation are provided by qualified lawyers. Timing and outcomes depend on the Italian authorities and cannot be guaranteed.
Languages and contact
We communicate with clients in Italian, English, Spanish, Urdu and Hindi, in person in Bologna and online throughout Italy and from abroad.