Social Allowance (Assegno Sociale)
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What Social Allowance (Assegno Sociale) is
Welfare benefit for citizens over 67 without enough income to support themselves.
Who can apply for Social Allowance (Assegno Sociale)
People who have reached the age required for the social allowance, with personal or spousal income below the legal thresholds and legal, continuous residence in Italy for at least 10 years (requirement confirmed on inps.it).
Documents required for Social Allowance (Assegno Sociale)
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- Identity document and tax code
- Your and your spouse's income documents
- Proof of continuous residence in Italy over the last 10 years
- For any property owned abroad: certificate from the competent foreign authority, translated and legalised by the Italian consulate
- IBAN for the payment
How much Social Allowance (Assegno Sociale) costs
Social Allowance (Assegno Sociale) costs €150.
Timing and deadlines
Timing for Social Allowance (Assegno Sociale) depends on the authority receiving the application. We give you an estimate when we open it.
Frequently asked questions about Social Allowance (Assegno Sociale)
What happens if I spend a long time outside Italy?
The social allowance is suspended if your stay abroad exceeds 29 consecutive days. (Source: inps.it)
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