Italy Revises Overstay Penalties
What this means for you
This means that overstaying your visa or permitted stay in Italy now carries a significant financial penalty and will lead to expulsion, classifying it as a criminal offense rather than just an administrative one.
Before
Deportation, re-entry bans, deadlines to leave (1 month/10 days), forcible accompaniment to border.
Now
Overstaying is a crime punishable by a fine of 5,000 to 10,000 euros and expulsion.
Italy has updated its penalties for exceeding the permitted duration of stay. Previously, overstaying could result in deportation, re-entry bans, deadlines to leave (1 month or 10 days), and forcible accompaniment to the border.
According to available data, overstaying is now classified as a crime in Italy. It is punishable by a fine ranging from 5,000 to 10,000 euros and expulsion.
These changes directly impact the legal risks associated with overstaying the allowed period of residence for individuals relocating to Italy.
Source
sdg.interno.gov.it ↗