Our Services
Clear, practical legal assistance that puts people first.
The Firm offers specialized legal support in immigration, citizenship, foreign nationals’ law, and criminal law, with particular attention to the dignity and rights of each individual.
We handle every case with care, confidentiality, and clear language, ensuring professional assistance both in administrative and judicial settings.
We believe in accessible law as a tool for protection and inclusion. Every day, we work to be a reliable point of reference for those seeking guidance and protection in Italy. Contact us for a personalized consultation.
International Protection
– Submission of the application for international protection
– Assistance before the Territorial Commission
– Dublin procedures
– Appeals against rejections (Court of First Instance, Court of Appeal, Court of Cassation)
Have you received a rejection or a decision you don’t understand? Let’s discuss it right away.
Anyone who fears persecution or serious harm in their country of origin due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
You will be summoned by the Territorial Commission for an interview. Throughout the entire procedure, you may be assisted by a lawyer.
Yes, you can file an appeal with the Court of First Instance and then with the Court of Appeal, within specific time limits.
They are the rules that determine which European country is responsible for examining your asylum application.
Residence permits for work
– Employed work (seasonal and non-seasonal)
– Self-employment
– Highly qualified work
– Scientific research
– Intra-corporate transfer (ICT)
Residence permit for family reasons
– Family reunification and family cohesion
– Cohabitation with non-EU or EU citizens
– Family members of foreign citizens holding a permit
Residence permit for study or training
– University or school studies
– Training internship
– Vocational training courses
Residence permit for refugees
– International protection:
– Political asylum
– Subsidiary protection
– Special protection
– Cases of particular vulnerability (victims of trafficking, domestic violence, etc.)
Other residence permits
– Medical care
– Religious reasons
– Sports activities
– Assistance to minors
– Justice (collaborators of justice, witnesses)
– Exceptional/emergency reasons
– Digital nomads/remote workers
– Permit for disasters (refugees from war zones or natural disasters)
– Conversion from another type of permit, e.g. from study to work
Do you need to renew or obtain a residence permit? Contact us for clear and fast assistance.
You need a valid employment contract and participation in the “decreto flussi” (flow decree), if applicable for the current year.
Seasonal work is limited to certain sectors and periods (agriculture, tourism…), while non-seasonal work allows for a more stable stay.
Yes, in many cases it is possible. Each situation must be assessed individually.
Italian law provides for more than 20 types of residence permits, depending on the purpose.
Not sure which one suits you? Write to us and we’ll guide you in choosing the right one.
You must submit the renewal application before it expires: within 90 days for two-year permits, 60 days for one-year permits, and 30 days for others.
Remember, if you don’t renew in time, you may lose your right to legally stay in Italy.
Need help with the renewal? Contact us for a consultation.
Yes, you can work up to 20 hours per week, for a maximum of 1,040 hours per year.
Unsure about your work eligibility? Contact us for clarification.
Reunification can be requested for your spouse, minor children, dependent parents, and in some cases, other close family members.
The application must be submitted online through the Ministry of the Interior’s ALI Services Portal.
Need help with the process? We’re here to assist you.
Yes, but only if you have the receipt of the renewal application. However, there are restrictions that must be verified case by case.
Have doubts about your travel plans? Contact us before leaving.
Family Reunification
– Application for the nulla osta
– Assistance in preparing documents for family reunification
– Support for family members abroad or already in Italy
Do you want to bring your family to Italy? We can help you step by step.
Foreign nationals with a valid residence permit can apply for reunification with their spouse, minor children, and, in some cases, parents.
Yes, “family cohesion” is also provided for, but with slightly different rules.
Processing times vary depending on the Prefecture, but on average it takes a few weeks.
Yes, all documents issued abroad (such as birth or marriage certificates)
must be translated into Italian and legalized or apostilled, depending on the country of origin. This ensures they are recognized by the Italian authorities.
After entering Italy with a visa, the family member must apply for a
residence permit for family reasons within 8 working days at the
relevant Police Headquarters (Questura). Generally, the permit allows them to live, study, and work.
Flow Decrees and Seasonal Work
– Application submission on click days
– Assistance for employers and workers
– Seasonal and non-seasonal work (agriculture, construction, tourism, etc.)
– Assistance for the elderly and people with disabilities
Do you need help with the Flow Decree? Contact us before the deadlines expire!
Highly Qualified Work
– Issuance and renewal of the EU Blue Card
– Nulla osta for qualified foreign workers
– Assistance for companies hiring non-EU citizens
Are you a qualified worker? We’ll help you get the Blue Card.
It’s a measure that sets how many people can enter Italy for work each year.
Want to know if there are available quotas for you? Write to us for updates.
It’s a permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. A contract and professional qualifications are required.
Are you a qualified worker? We’ll help you obtain the Blue Card.
Work Visa
– Subordinate work (including seasonal)
– Self-employment
– Highly qualified work (e.g., Blue Card)
– Scientific research
– Digital nomads (recently introduced for remote workers)
– Intra-company mobility (ICT)
Family Reasons Visa
– Family reunification of foreign nationals legally residing in Italy
– Entry of accompanying family members
Study or Training Visa
– University or school
– Training internships
– Cultural exchanges
– Professional training
Medical Treatment Visa
Religious Reasons Visa
– For ministers of religion, missionaries, religious personnel, or participants in religious events
Business Visa
– For those who must travel to Italy for meetings, professional appointments, or commercial contracts
Tourist Visa
– Valid up to 90 days (Schengen short-stay visa, type C)
Other Specific Visas
– Sports (athletes, technical staff)
– Mission (public officials or official delegations)
– Invitation (upon request by Italian citizens or foreign nationals legally residing)
– Airport transit (only for layovers in Italy)
– Temporary protection for Ukrainians
Do you want to live and work legally in Italy? Let’s find together the visa that suits you best.
It depends on the type of work. There are visas for subordinate work, self-employment, highly qualified work, scientific research, and others.
Yes, to reunite with a family member who is legally living in Italy.
Enrollment in a recognized course, financial and insurance coverage, and availability of accommodation.
Up to 90 days. It does not allow you to work.
Italian Citizenship
– Applications for citizenship by residence, marriage, or descent
– Assistance in preparing documentation
– Appeals against rejections
Whether you are a descendant of an Italian, married to an Italian citizen, or a resident in Italy, we help you submit your application without errors.
You can apply through residence, marriage, or descent, if you meet the legal requirements.
Each case requires specific documentation. Our firm will help you gather everything correctly.
You can file an appeal. Deadlines are strict, so it’s important to act quickly.
Timeframes may vary, but on average it takes 2–4 years. Legal support can reduce the risk of mistakes or delays.
Criminal Law
– Defense and representation of accused persons, including minors
– Defense and representation of victims and civil parties
Yes. Roagna Law Firm assists both defendants and victims in criminal proceedings, including those related to residence and stay in Italy.
Yes. We offer advice also in English, French, and Albanian, and, if necessary, we can engage interpreters and cultural mediators to ensure full understanding and participation in the proceedings.
Yes. We provide legal assistance to foreign minors, both as defendants and as victims.
Civil Proceedings
– Assistance and representation in civil proceedings (separation, divorce) applying foreign law or when one partner is foreign
– Cohabitation declarations and agreements
– Assistance for heterosexual and same‑sex couples
– Adoption of adults and step‑children
– National and international adoptions
Expulsions, Detentions and Border Rejections
– Legal assistance in proceedings for expulsion, detention, and rejection
– Appeals against decisions depriving personal liberty
Yes. We provide legal defense in administrative expulsion proceedings, both before the Justice of the Peace, and, where applicable, before the Court and the Court of Appeal.
Yes. It is possible to file an opposition within very short deadlines. Therefore it is crucial to act immediately and with legal assistance.
Yes. We offer legal assistance in proceedings related to detention in Repatriation Detention Centers (CPR), to verify the legality of the measure and request its revocation when possible.
In some cases, yes, especially if the person’s fundamental rights were not respected. Every situation must be assessed in detail.
Other services
– Assistance with registry registration at the municipality and enrollment in the National Health Service
– Support in legalizing and translating documents
– Assistance in completing forms and managing bureaucratic procedures related to foreigner status
If you have doubts about your legal status in Italy, ask for advice. It’s better to act on time.
Yes. We help you with registry registration, enrollment in the National Health Service, and other essential procedures to regularize your presence in Italy.
Yes. We offer assistance with legalizing foreign documents, sworn translations, and completing complex forms.
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