Your journey to Italy starts here!

The text explains that it is possible to leave and return to Italy with an expired residence permit, as long as a renewal has been requested and the official receipt is available. It outlines the travel conditions, such as avoiding layovers in Schengen countries, and includes recommendations for minors.

The article reports on a ruling by Italy’s Council of State (January 27, 2025) that changes the criteria for obtaining citizenship by residency. The decision states that disability pensions must be considered valid income when evaluating applications. Previously, these benefits were excluded from the required income calculation, leading to rejections for people with disabilities.

The Schengen Area allows free travel across 29 European countries without internal border checks. However, non-EU citizens can only stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period, whether in one country or traveling among several.