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Residence permit for victims of domestic violence — Article 18-bis

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What exactly is this: asylum, temporary protection, humanitarian admission, resettlement or another protection mechanism?

Not asylum: a residence permit for victims of domestic violence, labelled 'casi speciali', valid one year.

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Which population, circumstances or geographic group does the mechanism cover?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the population or circumstances the mechanism covers.

Where can protection be requested, and is this a direct application, border/in-country request, referral or other process?

In Italy: the Questore issues the permit with the favourable opinion of, or on proposal from, the judicial authority handling the case.

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What happens after the request: registration, family handling, major support and rights where officially stated?

The permit gives access to welfare services and study, registration as unemployed, or employed and self-employed work (subject to minimum age); holders may receive the Assegno di inclusione. On expiry it may be converted into a work permit or a study permit if enrolled in a regular course.

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Which competent authority, UN body or official assistance channel should the person use?

Anti-violence centres, local social services or specialised victim-support services: when they identify violence during their assistance, the Questore may issue the permit based on their report, with the opinion of the competent judicial authority.

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Limits of the record
  • No helpline or fraud warning stated in the captured sources.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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