Asylum

To initiate your asylum process in Italy after arriving by road, you must immediately present yourself to the Immigration Office (Ufficio Immigrazione) of the nearest Provincial Police Headquarters (Questura) or the Border Police to express your "Manifestazione di volontà" (Expression of Will). Under the 2024–2026 legal framework, including Decree Law 145/2024, it is critical that you do this within 8 days of entry to avoid being classified as an irregular migrant, which could trigger accelerated rejection procedures or restricted access to state reception centers. During your first appointment, you will undergo "fotosegnalamento" (fingerprinting and photographing) to check the Eurodac database for the Dublin III Regulation; if you were already fingerprinted in a transit country like Greece or Slovenia, that country may be held responsible for your claim. You must formally lodge the Modello C3 form, where you will provide your personal history and the specific reasons for seeking protection; at this stage, you should submit any supporting evidence or a written statement in your native language. While you await your interview with the Territorial Commission—which may be fast-tracked to within 9 days to 2 months for land arrivals—you will receive a 6-month renewable residence permit. You are legally allowed to begin working 60 days after your C3 is filed if a decision is still pending. It is vital to maintain a consistent address or remain in your assigned reception center, as missing an appointment or leaving without notice can now be treated as an "implicit withdrawal" of your application under current 2026 protocols.

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