Residence permit renewal
Advisory service for renewing your residence permit
Residence permit renewal consultation
SH Immigration Specialists is much more than a paperwork agency for foreign nationals.
We are a team of professionals, including immigration experts and qualified immigration lawyers, ready to help you find the best way to renew your residence permit.
Gathering documents for your residence permit renewal
We help you gather your documents and check that you meet the requirements to renew your residence permit.
Submitting your residence permit renewal application
We submit your documents and handle communication with the Questura so that your residence permit renewal is processed within the time limits set by law.
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La comunicazione è stata efficiente, e ho apprezzato particolarmente la chiarezza e la trasparenza nell'affrontare ogni aspetto della mia situazione.
Consiglio molto di affidarvi a lui Allessio nonostante sia giovane e molto preparato .
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If you don’t know how to renew your residence permit or you are having difficulties with the public administration, we will help you find the best way forward.
Renew your residence permit with confidence
If you are a foreign national living in Italy, you know that renewing your permesso di soggiorno (residence permit) is a crucial step to stay in the country legally and without complications.
And you have probably run into problems with your residence permit renewal before, or seen the queues outside the immigration office of the Questura (police immigration office).
Since you don't want to end up in the same situation and you want to renew your residence permit quickly and without worry, SH Immigration Specialists, one of Italy's best-known agencies for foreign nationals specialising in immigration matters, will support you through this delicate process.
The importance of relying on qualified professionals, such as a specialised agency with an immigration lawyer, becomes clear when people who did not turn to an expert for their renewal end up with their residence permit renewal refused.
When to renew your residence permit
What many foreign nationals don't realise is how important it is to renew the residence permit on time.
A late residence permit renewal can have serious legal consequences, including possible expulsion from the country. That is why it is vital to act promptly with the help of a specialised agency and an immigration lawyer.
As a rule, you have up to 60 days after your residence permit expires to renew it; otherwise you will have to deal with a failed renewal and turn to a lawyer to appeal the refusal of your residence permit renewal.
How to renew your residence permit
Renewing your residence permit is one of the most important moments for a foreign national, and you need to be careful, because there are several ways to renew a residence permit.
Residence permit renewal with the postal kit
Residence permit renewal online via the Prenota Facile portal
For a few years now it has been possible to book an appointment for your residence permit renewal directly online, on the official website of the Polizia di Stato (State Police).
Only some Questure offer this option, and only for certain types of permit, so be careful and contact our offices to avoid mistakes, unless you want to wait months only to find out you booked the wrong appointment.
Renewing your residence permit through a paperwork agency for foreign nationals
Some agencies for foreign nationals claim to be experts in the field, and sometimes many patronati (welfare assistance offices), which deal with too many different things, end up creating problems that lead to the residence permit renewal being refused.
In our experience I have even seen young foreign nationals expelled because of mistakes in their residence permit renewal after relying on incompetent agencies.
At SH Immigration Specialists we do one thing only, and we do it well. Residence permit renewals are our daily bread, and we know the procedure inside out to make your renewal as fast and smooth as possible.
Renewing your residence permit with an immigration lawyer
Why the support of an immigration lawyer matters
As I have already explained, the residence permit renewal process can turn out to be complex, especially when unexpected obstacles or problems arise, which with Italian bureaucracy are always just around the corner.
This is where qualified professionals, such as those at SH Immigration Specialists, one of Europe’s leading agencies for foreign nationals, whose team includes qualified immigration lawyers, can offer invaluable support.
Residence permit renewal requirements
The requirements for renewing a residence permit vary depending on your situation and the type of residence permit you hold.
We explain the residence permit renewal requirements in detail in one of our articles.
For now, it is important that you check you meet all the requirements to renew your residence permit; only then should you apply for renewal, otherwise you risk having your residence permit renewal refused.
Documents for residence permit renewal
The documents needed to renew a residence permit also vary depending on your situation and the type of residence permit you currently hold.
We explain the documents for residence permit renewal in detail in one of our articles.
Once you have made sure you meet all the requirements to renew your residence permit, you can start gathering the documents for your renewal.
When they are ready, you can go ahead with your residence permit renewal application, knowing you have done everything possible to avoid receiving a notice of intended refusal of your residence permit renewal.
How long does it take to renew a residence permit
Everyone knows that in Italy a residence permit renewal can take up to a year. But by law, the Questura has a maximum of 90 days to renew a residence permit.
As a specialised agency for foreign nationals, SH Immigration Specialists has a twofold aim: helping the Questure in their work by sorting and handling residence permit renewal applications as efficiently as possible, and pressing for the renewal when the time limit has already passed.
Why it is crucial to get your residence permit renewed quickly
Every foreign national knows how important it is to renew the residence permit quickly because, with only the residence permit renewal receipt you cannot travel within Europe, not even for an airport layover.
You can only return to your country of origin.
In addition, many companies are wary and prefer not to hire foreign nationals who have only the residence permit renewal receipt.
Agencies for foreign nationals and immigration services
SH Immigration Specialists is not just an immigration agency: our team includes qualified immigration lawyers, and one of them is dedicated to your residence permit case.
Our immigration lawyers can simplify and speed up the residence permit renewal process, helping you check the requirements, gather the documents, fill in the forms and book appointments for your residence permit renewal.
Thanks to their experience, they can reduce the risk of costly mistakes and help speed up your residence permit renewal.
Fast residence permit renewal with SH Immigration Specialists
Serious problems with residence permit renewal
During the residence permit renewal process, various obstacles can arise, such as missing documents, bureaucratic delays or the dreaded refusal of the residence permit renewal.
To avoid receiving a notice of intended refusal of your residence permit or even a final refusal, I recommend turning to an agency for foreign nationals specialising in immigration law that knows all the rules and the most efficient routes to a fast, stress-free residence permit renewal.
SH Immigration Specialists is by your side to help you tackle even the most difficult residence permit renewal problems.
Notice of intended refusal of residence permit renewal
The notice of intended refusal of a residence permit renewal (preavviso di rigetto), also known as the Article 10-bis notice, is a mandatory step by which the Questura informs you that there are problems with your residence permit renewal.
If you do not promptly supplement your application with the right documents, showing that you meet the requirements, your residence permit will not be renewed, and the only option left will be to turn to an immigration lawyer to file an appeal against the refusal of your residence permit renewal.
Residence permit not renewed
Refusal of residence permit renewal
A refusal of residence permit renewal (diniego) occurs when, after the deadline to respond to the notice of intended refusal has passed, the Questura determines that you definitively do not meet the requirements to renew your residence permit and rejects the application.
It is important to respond promptly to the notice of intended refusal of your residence permit renewal, and above all to respond in the right way, because if you respond incorrectly, your permit will not be renewed and the renewal will be rejected.
If your residence permit renewal has been refused, don't lose any more time: contact SH Immigration Specialists and the qualified immigration lawyers on our team.
Rejection of residence permit renewal
Appealing a refused residence permit renewal
If you do not respond correctly to the Article 10-bis notice of intended refusal and your residence permit renewal is refused, your only option is to turn to a lawyer specialising in immigration law who can represent you in court to show that you are entitled to have your residence permit renewed.
SH Immigration Specialists is your ally in appealing against the refusal of your residence permit.
It is an unpleasant situation I wouldn’t wish on anyone, which is why it is important to prevent it and take the right steps from the start, relying on an agency for foreign nationals specialising in immigration services that knows the correct procedures for a safe and timely residence permit renewal.
Safe, fast residence permit renewal with an immigration lawyer
Late residence permit renewal
In some cases it is possible to renew your residence permit late, even beyond the maximum deadline after the residence permit has expired.
It is a very delicate procedure that I strongly recommend undertaking with an immigration agency and an immigration lawyer, otherwise you risk having your residence permit renewal refused and no longer being able to stay legally in Italy.
Renew your residence permit with confidence
The residence permit renewal requires attention to detail and compliance with current regulations, which change often, but above all knowledge of common practice and unwritten rules, because the documents required vary from one Questura to another and even from one officer to another.
For a stress-free experience, I strongly recommend relying on immigration professionals such as SH Immigration Specialists, one of the best-known agencies for foreign nationals, whose team includes qualified immigration lawyers.
If you need assistance, don’t hesitate to contact us for the support you need and to make sure your residence permit renewal is handled on time. Our team of immigration experts is ready to help you through this crucial process. Don’t let your life in Italy be put at risk; act wisely today for a secure, stress-free future in Italy.
Renewing your residence permit is easier with SH Immigration Specialists
Looking for a lawyer to renew your residence permit?
SH Immigration Specialists is much more than an agency for foreign nationals
We do one thing only, and we focus on doing it as well as possible.
We offer immigration services, and our team includes qualified immigration lawyers who can assist you with your residence permit renewal.
If you entrust your case to our agency, we take care of the paperwork and keep you updated every step of the way.
About us
SH Immigration Specialists is much more than a paperwork agency for foreign nationals.
We specialise in immigration matters, and our team includes experienced, qualified immigration lawyers.
Where we operate
We offer our immigration services and residence permit renewal consultations online throughout Italy and at our offices in Bologna, Milan, Turin, Genoa, Rome and Naples.
How we work
SH Immigration Specialists has become a leader among agencies for foreign nationals because, with the immigration lawyers on its team, it offers comprehensive, all-round immigration services.
We help you gather your documents and submit your application, and we support you all the way until you obtain your residence permit and, in the future, Italian citizenship.
Agency for foreign nationals: what it does
An ordinary immigration agency fills in the paperwork, often with serious mistakes.
SH Immigration Specialists offers much more: our team includes qualified immigration lawyers who can help you get your documents as quickly as possible.
Immigration lawyer: who they are
Immigration lawyer: how much it costs
Residence permit renewal consultation: how it works
FAQ - Renew your residence permit with confidence
How to renew your residence permit
Residence permits are renewed with the postal kit or directly at the Questura where you live.
What are the requirements for residence permit renewal?
The requirements for renewing a residence permit vary depending on the type of permit you are applying for.
In general, for work residence permits the main requirement is proof of a minimum annual income, while for family residence permits you must prove your relationship with the family member.
In both cases, however, you must show that you already have a registered residence or a declaration of hospitality.
What documents are needed for residence permit renewal?
As with the requirements, the documents vary depending on the residence permit you are applying for, so I recommend reading our specific guides.
In general, the documents are a copy of your valid passport, your health card, your expiring residence permit, your proof of residence or declaration of hospitality. tax returns and family status certificate.
How long does it take to renew a residence permit
The law sets a maximum of 90 days, but it is very common for the Questura to take much longer, especially when the application was poorly prepared and notices of intended refusal or requests for additional documents are issued.
However easy it may seem, our advice is always to rely on an immigration lawyer to make sure you don’t make mistakes and to help you get your residence permit within the time limits set by law.
Late residence permit renewal
Renewing your residence permit after it has expired is possible within 60 days of the expiry date.
It may also be possible after this deadline by carefully demonstrating the reasons that prevented you from renewing on time.
Renewing your residence permit from abroad
It is not possible to renew your residence permit from abroad. If you renew your residence permit with the postal kit, you must go to the post office in person to request an appointment at the Questura; if instead you renew directly at the Questura, you can conveniently book the appointment online.
Can I travel with the residence permit renewal receipt?
Yes, you can travel with the residence permit receipt under certain conditions. First, you must not have a layover in a Schengen country, and you must be travelling to your country of origin, with a direct flight if possible.
Can an employer hire a foreign national who has only the residence permit renewal receipt?
The law requires an employer who intends to hire a foreign national holding a renewal receipt to first check with the Questura that the person has passed the preliminary checks. Unfortunately, since communicating with public offices is often very difficult, this step tends to be skipped.
In any case, the important thing is to make sure the renewal receipt exists.
How to bring forward your residence permit renewal appointment
It is possible to bring forward your residence permit renewal appointment if you can show that the renewal is urgent.
What does an immigration lawyer do for your residence permit?
An immigration lawyer is an immigration expert who knows the law and, above all thanks to their practical experience, guides you through a safe and efficient residence permit renewal.
How much does an agency for foreign nationals cost?
The cost always depends on the type of application and the complexity of the case, so I recommend contacting us to explain your situation and get a free, no-obligation quote.
Residence permit renewal with an immigration lawyer
L'avvocato ha dedicato tempo a spiegarmi chiaramente quali fossero le mie opzioni e ha guidato ogni passo del percorso.
La comunicazione è stata efficiente, e ho apprezzato particolarmente la chiarezza e la trasparenza nell'affrontare ogni aspetto della mia situazione.
Consiglio molto di affidarvi a lui Allessio nonostante sia giovane e molto preparato .
Top bravo ragazzo 🤩👏
In questo paese distrutto dalla burocrazia, sono riusciti a farmi ricredere e a continuare a sperare che qualcosa possa finalmente cambiare e molto in positivo!... Meritano davvero tanti stima e "successo"! Provare per credere!
La chiudo qui perché se dovessi raccontare la mia esperienza, dovrei partire da mooolto lontano e la mia recensione non sarebbe più efficace! ?
Ho avuto un'esperienza unica usufruendo di servizio dei ragazzi e vorrei testimoniare che fanno un lavoro eccellente,professionale all massimo e al livello umano senza rivali,un AIUTO IMMENSO!
Ne sono grata,auguro prosperita e tantissime persone felici di avervi incontrati.
Grazie infinite,abbiate tutto il bene del mondo.Grazie Hamza Ameer.Di cuore.
Con stima e affetto,Teresa.