#ItalyImmigration# Introduction The Italian Embassy or Consulate in China issues 19 types of visas. Applicants should provide relevant materials according to different visa requirements. Below I will introduce to you the entry and exit instructions for Italian immigrants. Welcome to read!

Chapter 1 Entry and Exit Instructions for Italian Immigrants

1. Visa

A visa is a document that allows foreigners to enter Italy. Visas are issued by the Italian embassy or consulate in the applicant’s country. Residents of Hong Kong and Macau, China who stay in Italy for no more than 90 days for tourism, business, official duties, and sports competitions do not need to apply for an entry visa. Other Chinese citizens must apply for an entry visa, even if the stay does not exceed 90 days.

2. Entry and Exit

According to Article 5 of the Schengen Treaty, citizens of non-Schengen countries must meet the following conditions to enter the country:

(1) By Entry at the border port;

1. Hold a valid passport recognized by the Italian government or a travel document with equivalent validity (the document should allow the holder to return freely to the country that issued the document);

2. Possess documents that can prove the purpose of entry and conditions of stay, and prove that they have sufficient funds to ensure the expenses during the period of stay and to pay the travel expenses back to the country or to a third country. (Foreigners who already live in Schengen countries and have obtained official residence are not included in this category);

(2) Hold a valid entry or transit visa;

1. Already live in Schengen Foreigners who have obtained official residence in the country are exempted from visa if their stay period does not exceed 3 months. However, if you enter Italy for the purpose of work or internship, you will not enjoy the above-mentioned visa exemption.

2. Foreigners who have obtained formal residence permit are also exempted from visa.

(3) There is no record of entry denial;

(4) It is not considered to threaten public order, national security and international relations.

(5) Anyone who does not meet any of the above conditions will be refused entry by Italian border control* even if they hold an entry or transit visa.

Special reminder: The Italian government attaches great importance to child abduction. Therefore, if you bring underage children into the country, prepare a notarized kinship certificate. If you let others bring them, you also need to prepare a power of attorney to prevent customs inspection. Do not bring counterfeit products or you may be subject to heavy fines.

3. Exit

(1) Italy does not have any value restrictions on outbound commodities, but the relevant regulations of the destination country should be followed.

Any goods purchased by tourists residing in non-EU countries are eligible for increase tax exemption, but they must meet the following conditions:

1. The price of the goods is more than 155 euros (including increase tax) ;

2. The goods are for personal or family use only and are carried in the passenger's personal luggage;

3. The name of the goods, the passenger's personal information and Details of their passport or other travel documents;

4. The goods leave the EU area within three months from the date of purchase;

5. Passengers should submit the goods for which they are applying for tax exemption and the invoice will be sent to the EU Customs Exit Office, which will stamp a customs visa on the invoice to prove that the goods will leave the country;

6. The invoice stamped with a customs visa will be issued on the date of purchase of the goods. Return it to the retailer within 4 months;

7. When tax refunding, you need to sign on the spot to receive the cash.

(2) The goods exempted from the increase tax may not necessarily be carried out of the country by passengers, but may also be checked by airlines to the destination. In this case, the transportation company will issue a Certificate of Air Transport (LTA) to the passenger.

After completing the consignment procedures, the customs exit office will stamp a customs visa only after verifying that the following conditions are true:

1. Air transportation certificate and invoice issued by the merchant The description of the goods is consistent;

2. The sender and recipient of the goods are consistent;

3. The air transportation certificate is the same as the passenger’s name stated on the invoice issued by the merchant. The identity information (passport or other documents of equivalent validity) is consistent.

Due to the complicated tax refund procedures, there are now specialized companies responsible for handling the increase tax reduction and exemption business, which can be processed immediately and refunded in cash. Passengers do not have to return the invoice to the merchant in person.

Of course, these companies will take a certain percentage of commission from the increase tax refunded to passengers. In addition, when purchasing goods from a store with a tax refund service, you can directly ask the merchant to issue a tax refund form, so that you can sign and receive cash directly at the customs.

Penalty: If the consumer goods carried by passengers exceed the limits stipulated by Italy, they must be declared to the customs; items exceeding the duty-free quota must pay customs duties. If a passenger who carries an excess amount of items tries to deceive customs to evade taxes, he will be ordered to pay back taxes once discovered; if the amount of tax evasion exceeds 4,000 euros or the items being evaded are foreign-produced tobacco, the passenger will also be charged with smuggling. A fine of 2 to 10 times the amount of tax evaded will be imposed. Confiscated items can be redeemed by passengers. In addition to paying a repurchase fee equal to the value of the items, they also need to pay customs duties and fines.

3. Regulations on entry and exit of cultural relics

(1) Entry

Passengers bringing cultural relics into the country must present the purchase invoice and certificate of origin to the Italian customs. Customs will ask the cultural relics and environmental protection departments to authenticate the artwork.

(2) Exiting the country

If you carry cultural relics with historical and artistic value (such as paintings, sculptures, decorative bottles over 50 years old, and furniture over 100 years old) out of the country, A national exit permit and customs notification issued by the Italian Cultural Relics Management Exit Office are required.

If you carry cultural relics with artistic, historical, and archaeological value of national historical heritage out of the country, you must hold a national exit permit and free movement certificate issued by the Italian Cultural Relics Management Exit Office.

If you have any questions about the artistic, historical, or archaeological value of cultural relics, you can apply for appraisal from the Italian Cultural Relics Management Exit Office.

IV. Port introduction

(1) Import documents

1. Commercial invoice. Three copies of the commercial invoice should be prepared, and the name of the consignor, shipping address, etc. should be printed on the top of the invoice. The invoice content includes: the name and part number of the goods, the number of packages and contents of each box, the net and gross weight of each box, the country of production, etc. All expenses must be itemized. Invoices must be hand signed in ink by the authorized person responsible.

2. Certificate of origin. If required by the importer or letter of credit, a certificate of origin is required. Sometimes the certificate of origin can be placed on the invoice or bill of lading, without the need for a separate document. The certificate of origin should be issued by a recognized chamber of commerce in duplicate. The original should be sent to the importer together with other documents. The copy and the copy of the commercial invoice should accompany the goods. Usually you should ask for an extra copy of the invoice to keep on file.

3. Bill of lading. In addition to indicating the place of origin, Italian Customs allows the use of "instruction bills of lading". The bill of lading usually contains the name of the consignor, the name and address of the consignee, the port of destination, the name of the cargo, a list of transportation and other charges, the number of bills of lading in the set, the date when the goods to be shipped officially arrived on the truck and the date when the carrier received the goods. signature. The contents of the bill of lading should be consistent with those of the invoice and loading order. Air freight uses an air waybill.

4. Packing list. A packing list is not necessary, but it is required to facilitate customs clearance, especially when various types of goods are mixed.

5. Insurance policy. At least two insurance policies are required. According to Italian customs regulations, goods imported on a free-on-board (F.O.B) basis must be insured.

6. Health, animal quarantine and veterinary certificates, meaning the import of animals without health and origin certificates issued by the quarantine department designated by the country of origin is prohibited. Imports of animals, meat products, milk and dairy products that have been treated with growth-promoting and sex-neutral estrogen are also prohibited. The health and origin certificate of edible fish and fish products must state that the product is processed under hygienic conditions by an officially recognized institution or factory, and no chemical additives are used. Canned fish hygiene and origin certificates should indicate that the product requiring sterilization has been appropriately sterilized. Rabbits, hares, their meat products, beeswax and bees must have hygiene and origin certificates, which must be clearly filled out in the native language by the official agency of the country of origin.

(2) Import tariffs

1. Specific tax. Only a small number of products are subject to specific tax, which means a fixed tax is levied based on the unit quantity of imported goods (such as per hectoliter or hundred kilograms). When goods are taxed by weight, the term "gross weight" refers to the weight of the goods including packaging, and "net weight" refers to the weight of goods excluding internal and external packaging. Sometimes specific tax is levied on the net weight of the goods.

2. Ad valorem tax.

Most goods are subject to ad valorem tax, which is calculated based on the landed price (C.I.F), in accordance with Article 7 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade on Customs Value.

3. Preferential tax. Italy exempts EU member states from tariffs and provides preferential tariff treatment to imports from many countries belonging to third countries in accordance with a series of special trade arrangements of the EU.

4. Punishment. Misdeclaring the quantity, type or value of imported goods or goods during customs declaration may result in fines. The fine amount shall not be less than 1/10 of the difference between the actual value of the goods and the declared amount, and may be as high as the entire difference.

(3) Non-tariff control measures

Import regulations vary from country to country. It is intended to divide all countries into three categories: Region A, which is further divided into Region A/1 (European Community countries, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique and Reunion), Region A/2 ( Overseas territories and dependent countries of the European Community countries, European Free Trade Association countries, associated countries of the European Community), A/3 region (all countries except A/1, A/2, and B and C ); Region B includes most Eastern European countries, China, North Korea and Vietnam; Region C is Japan. Different import measures are adopted for different commodities. Some commodities can be imported freely without quantity restrictions, while some require special licenses. Goods from areas A/1 and A/2 can be imported freely, and there are almost no restrictions on the import of goods from area A/3. However, for areas B and C, especially area B, the import of many goods is strictly controlled.

The import license is proposed by the Italian Trade Center and issued by the Italian Ministry of Finance. Some imported products require prior approval from the National Association of Trade Centers. The import of tobacco, tobacco products and matches is controlled by the state and no private participation is allowed. Imported color TVs must have a color TV technical standard certificate issued by the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, and the signs and labels of the TV receiving devices must comply with the relevant regulations of Italy before they can be imported.

(4) Regulations on samples, advertising materials and labels

1. Samples. Samples with commercial value are generally eligible for duty-free treatment, but there are four conditions: the sample must be brought into the country by a representative of a foreign company, is only for exhibition and display, and will be exported on schedule; a certificate issued by a recognized chamber of commerce must be submitted. Certificate of origin; first pay appropriate duties at the customs of entry, and then refund the tax when leaving the country; fill in the form, in duplicate, and report the weight and value of each sample in detail.

2. Advertising materials. Advertising prints, industrial publications and other advertising materials are subject to import tax at the same rate as printed or lithographic prints. Printed materials containing catalogues, price lists and industry notices of goods for sale or rent are imported duty-free.

3. Tags. Italian law stipulates that all textiles, whether they are domestic products or imported goods, must indicate their registered trademark, manufacturer, manufacturer, importer or retail product name in Italian on the label, as well as the names of all fibers and the main fibers arranged in order of amount. Percentage of ingredients.

Chapter 2 Extended Reading: Introduction to Italian Immigration’s Permanent Residency

1. The main ways to obtain permanent residence in Italy

For those who are interested in obtaining permanent residence in Italy EU and non-EU citizens with the right to immigrate to Italy need to meet several conditions. In addition to living in the country for 5 years, you must also prove that you earn enough money to support yourself, speak Italian, and understand Italian national customs. Applicants must also have no criminal record.

2. There are several ways to obtain permanent residence in Italy

According to the work permit, the applicant has the right to live and work in Italy before applying for permanent residence;

Residence permit for entrepreneurs;

Allows foreign citizens to start businesses here;

Investment based on specific areas of interest recognized by the Italian government;

Based on permission Self-employment visa for foreigners working as a trade in Italy.

3. Application for permanent residence permit for non-EU citizens in Italy

Non-EU citizens must follow specific procedures when applying for permanent residence in Italy. Those who want to immigrate to Italy must check with the Italian embassy or consulate in their country and ask for information on the required documents.

Non-EU citizens must first apply for a 5-year temporary residence permit (card replacement method 1+1+1+1+1), and then apply for an Italian permanent residence permit.

In other words, non-EU citizens must live in Italy for 5 years before applying for permanent residency.

IV. Benefits of obtaining permanent residence in Italy

1. Tax exemption

2. Low cost of 45,000 euros for a family (children under 18 years old)

3. The right to enjoy state benefits, such as maternity or disability benefits.

Part 3 Extended Reading: What Italian Immigrants Need to Know About Loans to Buy Houses

1. House prices and mortgage loans have never been so low

Loans: The loan interest rate war has begun again Prologue, especially for those who want to buy a house and then rent it out. Since the beginning of this year, as fixed financial assets have dropped by one percentage point, plus or minus 0.5%, this has caused housing loans to fall to historical lows. Therefore, the most cost-effective mortgage loan at present is the 20-year one. This kind of loan is available to those who can pay at least half of the house price in cash, and the interest rate is slightly higher than 2%, depending on the policies of major banks.

Since euro interest rates are negative, they may hit 1.2%. For those with little or no cash on hand, interest rates may be higher. A price list provided by a portal that cooperates with the market believes that after calculation, a loan of 120,000 euros for a house of 200,000 euros is more cost-effective. For fixed interest rates, a loan with a loan term of 20 years, a nominal interest rate of 2.6%, and an actual interest rate of 2.85% is the most cost-effective.

If the monthly loan repayment is fixed at 642 euros, the floating interest rate will drop to the global effective annual interest rate (TAEG) of 1.31%, and the actual repayment will be 565 euros. If the loan period is thirty years, the best choice is Taeg at 1.48%, and the first payment is 411 euros. For people with a fixed term, the interest rate is the same as that of a twenty-year loan (that is, 480 euros per month).

2. The ability to buy real estate

Mortgage loans have reached a low level. The decline in real estate prices has become smaller and smaller and will not decline again in the near future. The entire industry is recovering. Therefore, those who want to buy a house should seize the opportunity now. This is the most favorable time for mortgage conditions in recent years. We've tried using mortgage trends to analyze how the likelihood of buying a home has improved compared to five or 10 years ago.

In addition to adjustments to housing prices and interest rates, we have also determined two indicators: the first is loan capacity, which determines how big a house can be bought today and how much money can be repaid every month; the second is a A person who borrows a mortgage equal to half of the house price will be able to sustainably spend more on buying a house in the next twenty years. Let’s make a comparison. If a family of three needs monthly loan repayments of 1,500 Euros, 1,000 Euros and 500 Euros respectively, then the location of the house they choose may be 100 meters away from the city center and in a general residential area. 80 meters away and 50 meters in the suburbs. The fixed interest rate for mortgages is 2.5%.

3. Which property to choose?

If the monthly loan repayment is 1,500 euros, and the total value of a 20-year mortgage is 283,000 euros, then he can buy a house in some big cities. Purchase a house of about 66 square meters in the city center. This represents a 33% increase from 10 years ago and a 39% increase from 2010. In cities like Milan or Rome, the most expensive room types are 42 to 44 square meters. If the monthly loan is 1,000 euros, the entire mortgage value is 189,000 euros.

All these consumption-based analyzes and comparisons show that if you purchase a home with a 50% loan, all costs have actually dropped by 16% compared with ten years ago, and have dropped by 16% compared with five years ago. 21%. In general residential areas, the declines were 21% and 28% respectively, and in suburban areas it was 24% and 30%.

IV. Who can shorten the debt period?

To do this calculation, we assume that the loan period is twenty years and the loan period is ten years. The situation is like a small battle. Fixed rates have fallen to 1.75%, while UniCredit's corresponding rate is 1.5%. This is not over yet. This fixed interest rate value can be used for home purchases with a loan limit of 50%, but this is not a problem for powerful customers, because who can get a short-term mortgage must be based on their own savings. I have carefully calculated my income.

5. If you don’t borrow 50%, the interest rate will rise immediately

The latest observational data shows that all mortgage applications with Ltv less than 50% (LTV is the loan to ratio) The abbreviation of (which refers to the interest rate covered by the loan relative to the mortgage value of the property) has accounted for 38.5% of the total, while applications with Ltv of 60 and 80 have reached 54.8%. But above the application with an Ltv of 50, the interest rate changes quickly, and the magnitude is not small.

For example, if a person wants to apply for a 20-year loan with a total amount of 140,000 euros to purchase a property worth 280,000 euros, then he will have to repay the loan on average 769 euros per month. This is calculated based on an interest rate of 2.9%, and the bank loan offer should be an interest rate of 2.2%, with a monthly repayment of 721 euros. The same money can purchase a property worth 200,000 euros (coverage rate 70%), then the average monthly loan repayment will rise to 804 euros, and the corresponding interest rate is 3.39%. On this basis, if you want to find a cheap mortgage, choose an interest rate of 2.6% (monthly loan is 749 euros).

6. Guarantee Trap

The last thing I want to talk about is guarantee. It is worth mentioning that if your monthly income does not exceed the lower safety limit, and is there anyone willing to act as a guarantor by default, the higher the loan amount, the higher the value of the required collateral, which makes the borrower The likelihood of rejection is also greater. In this case, the difference in floating interest rates is not very big. If you purchase a property for 200,000 euros and apply for a mortgage with a total amount of 140,000 euros, the average monthly cost will be 676 euros and the interest rate will be 1.51%. But if the loan guarantees a property worth 300,000 euros, the monthly cost will rise to 696 euros (the interest rate is 1.81%).