In order to obtain an entry visa, it is necessary for the spouse residing legally in Italy to submit an application for a Nulla Osta (authorization) for reunification at the Sportello Unico (Unified Immigration Desk). 

Once the competent Sportello Unico has received the application, it will convene the applicant, by means of a special appointment, for the presentation and validation of documentation relating to the availability of accommodation and minimum income requirements.

Income parameters are updated annually. The required income increases according to the number of family members to be reunited. The necessary income is calculated on the basis of the annual amount of the social allowance, increased by half for each family member to be  reunited. 

It is possible to request reunification for the following family members:

• your spouse who is not legally separated and is not less than 18 years old
• minor children, including those of your spouse or born outside of marriage, who are not married, provided that the other parent, if any, has given his/her consent. The child must be under 18 years of age at the time the application is submitted
• dependent children of any age if they, for objective reasons, are unable to provide for their own indispensable living needs due to their state of health resulting in total disability
• dependent parents, if they have no other children in the country of origin or provenance, or parents over 65 years old, if the other children are unable to support them for documented, serious health reasons

Note: family reunification with a brother or sister is not possible.

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