Family reunion visas are intended to reunite family members i.e (Spouse) husbands/wives, children and parents economically dependent on the sponsors. It is a long term (type D) visa.
Following applicants will be considered as family members :
-
The registered spouse married under civil law (Note:- religious marriages, of any kind, and polygamy are not recognized by the Italian laws),
-
The children under 21 years can apply ,In case of adopted children, they must have been lawfully adopted in accordance with the laws of Nigeria;
There are two types of family reunion visas:
-
The family members who wishes to join the spouse/parents/children that are lawfully residing in Italy;
-
The family members who wishes to settle in Italy at the same time when the family member who is going to obtain an authorization to work or study in Italy.
-
Their natural /or adopted single children under the age of 18 years.
Visa Fees:
Type D category visa:- 116 Euro