UK Citizens in Italy: 5-Year Permit Expiring in 2026? What You Must Do

If you are a UK citizen living in Italy with a 5-year residence permit, 2026 is a crucial year for your immigration status. In this video, I explain how British nationals can move from a 5-year residence permit to a 10-year EU long-term residence card in Italy. I clarify who qualifies, which legal requirements apply, the correct government fees, the application procedure, and common mistakes that can delay your case. 🔔 Subscribe to my channel    / @avv.davidepoberejskii   📞 BOOK A CONSULTATION (WhatsApp / Calls) +39 380 142 7393 ✉️ [email protected] This guide is especially relevant for UK citizens who were legally resident in Italy before January 2021 and are approaching the expiry of their five-year permit. ⏰ Timestamps 0:00 Introduction – why 2026 matters 0:29 Who must apply in 2026 1:08 From 5-year permit to 10-year long-term residence 1:29 Legal requirements (income, A2 language, housing) 2:03 Post office yellow kit procedure 2:48 Official government fees explained 3:30 Fingerprints appointment and receipt 3:42 Processing times (2 weeks vs 10 months) 4:02 Where you must apply (residency rules) 4:21 Required housing documentation 4:35 Supporting documents checklist 5:12 Absence from Italy – what they may verify 6:24 Why postponing appointments can create issues 6:50 Prenota Facile – when it is NOT correct 7:03 When Prenota Facile is appropriate (family cases) 7:30 Technical limits of the platform 7:46 Legal assistance and full representation 8:24 Private consultation options Official Prenota Facile portal (not always reliable): https://prenotafacile.poliziadistato.... Subscribe to my channel:    / @avv.davidepoberejskii   If you need individual legal assistance with your residence permit renewal or long-term residence application, you may request a private consultation. Watch related playlists Immigration to Italy    • Avv. Davide Poberejskii   Living in Italy    • LA&P - Consulting company in Italy   Legal Advice for Immigrants    • Residence Permit in Italy: Expert Advice   Italy: Tax Planning for New Immigrants    • Italian Property: Legal Aspects of Real Es...   LA&P – Consulting Company in Italy    • City Gems of Italy: Immigrant's Guide to I...   📍Our office (Milan) Via Giacomo Leopardi 14 20123 Milan, Italy 🇮🇹 2nd floor, intercom LA&P 📞+390280886791 📩[email protected] Legal assistance we provide • Immigration & residency in Italy • Business establishment • Real estate purchase & rental • Family law • Tax planning & asset disclosure (gold, crypto, investments) Led by Avv. Davide Poberejskii, licensed Italian lawyer with over 15 years of experience, advising in Italian, English, Spanish and Russian Websites: https://www.studiolap.it/en/ https://davidepoberejskii.com/it/ Follow us: Instagram:   / davidepoberejskii   Facebook:   / davidepoberejskii   X (Twitter):   / poberejskii   Reddit:   / davidepoberejskii   LinkedIn:   / studiolap   This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Each case must be assessed individually under Italian immigration law. ___________ #UKCitizensItaly #ItalyLongTermResidence #PermessoDiSoggiorno #ItalianImmigrationLaw #BrexitItaly #StudioLAP #davidepoberejskii ________ ‪@ShcherbynaVictoria‬ Channel Administrator