Italy - Habitual residence

​In the following article, we are talking about what you need to know about the 'habitual residence' requirement, which is essential in order to be entitled to certain social security benefits granted based on income.

---

WHAT ARE YOU CONSIDERED A HABITUAL RESIDENT?
 To see whether you can be considered a 'habitual resident', you must take into account two factors:
 

• the right to legally reside in the territory;
• an objective assessment of concrete evidence proving habitual residence.

Proof of being a 'habitual resident' is based on certain information. If you have lived in Italy all your life, you probably won't have any problem proving that you meet all the conditions which define the term 'habitual resident'.

 WHAT CONDITIONS DO YOU NEED TO MEET?

You can acquire resident status if you meet the requirements to live in Italy, based on legislation in force.
The term 'habitual resident' means that a person has a fixed domicile in Italy, where they have established their family life and their interests. If you are a citizen of the European Union and have stayed legally and continuously for 5 years on national territory, you acquire the permanent right to remain.

WHAT ARE YOU ENTITLED TO AND HOW CAN YOU CLAIM?
​
To request assistance in Italy, you must meet the requirements laid down for this kind of benefit.
For the benefits listed below, which are offered in Italy, habitual residence is one of the requirements:
 

• social allowance (assegno sociale);
• minimum income supplement (integrazione al trattamento minimo);
• social supplement (maggiorazione sociale);
• Constant attendance allowance (Assegno di accompagnamento);
• civil incapacity pensions (pensioni di invalidità civile);
• Inclusion Income support (ReI - Reddito d’Inclusione).

 
 
You can also ask the Employee organisations for assistance on how to claim these benefits.
If you need to translate your documents I can help you. See my website www.italiancitizenshiptranslator.com/italian-translation-services.html