• Expression of will: tell the police you wish to apply for protection.
• Identification: collection of personal data and fingerprints.
• Formalization of the application (Form C3).
• Interview with the Territorial Commission.
• Evaluation and decision on your case.
• Appeal before a judge if the application is rejected.

📑 Your rights

• Remain in Italy legally during the procedure.
• Receive healthcare and education.
• Access to work (after 2 months).
• Be accommodated in a center if you lack resources.
• Be informed in your language and have access to an interpreter.

⚠️ Your obligations

• Cooperate with authorities.
• Communicate any change of address.
• Attend the interview.
• Remain in Italy during the procedure.

🏠 Accommodation

• Lodging, food, basic necessities, medical assistance, psychological and legal aid.
• You must respect the center's rules. If you do not, you may lose the right to accommodation.

📋 Possible outcomes of the application

• Refugee: if you fear serious persecution.
• Subsidiary protection: if there is a risk of serious harm without being a refugee.
• Special protection: exceptional situations of danger.
• Rejection: due to lack of requirements or if the application is manifestly unfounded.

🧑‍⚖️ What to do if your application is rejected?

• You can appeal before a judge (deadline: 7, 15, or 30 days).
• In some cases, you can submit a new application if there are new elements.

📄 After recognition If you are a beneficiary of protection:

• You receive a residence permit (5 years for refugees, 1 year for special protection).
• You can work, study, reunite with your family, access social aid, and apply for citizenship (after 5 or 10 years, depending on the case).