The EC residence permit replaced the older permanent residence card, known as the "carta di soggiorno," on 8 January 2007. Italy lists documents required for foreigners seeking permanent residency. Documents for Italy's Permanent Residency PermitThe first condition is straightforward: an applicant must have lived legally and without interruption in Italy for a required number of years. Costs and Family Members CoveredOn the financial side, applicants must attach a postal receipt confirming payment of €27.50 for the electronic residence permit itself, as well as a €14.62 electronic revenue stamp. The permit application can also cover certain family members.