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by Richard66 » Mon Oct 22, 2007 5:12 pm
Hello India,
This I don't really know, because the visa for your husband is a mere formality. I do know, however, that the first Schengen visa is always short, but good behaviour on the part of the visitor (not overstaying) means longer-term visas are possible. You could say, for example, that you intend travelling often to Italy, but thay you will not be staying long enough to apply for a Residence card. Having said that, I must add that when my wife applied for hers... We married on 22 August at 12:30 and she was issued her Residence card on 23 August at 11:30, less than 24 hours later. Depending how long a year you plan to stay in Italy this might be a legally acceptable solution, in place of a visa each time you travel.