Leaving Italy for more than 6 months on a valid residence permit

maddiethirupathy

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maddiethirupathy

13 January 2023 08:05:17

maddiethirupathy

13 January 2023 08:05:17

Hi!

I have read about the rule that says one cannot leave Italy for more than 6 months while on a residence permit and this can lead to the residence permit being revoked. I'd like to understand how this would impact me.

Would the border police/immigration not allow me to reenter Italy even if my residence permit is valid but I've left Italy for more than 6 months? or Would there be an issue being applying for renewal of my residence permit? Has anyone been in this situation or head about it?

Any insights will be very helpful!

thank you,

Maddie

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SimCityAT

13 January 2023 08:39:21

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SimCityAT

13 January 2023 08:39:21

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You can not leave for more than 6 months, so you could be refused entry. In some cases you could ask for extended leave but that would be prior to you leaving.