My tourist visa has expired, and my wedding to an Italian is only scheduled for early October. Am I considered illegal now? Is it better to leave the house less often, or can I move around nearby towns without worrying?
The nulla osta matrimonio (certificate of no impediment) is an official document — it’s better to request it now from the comune (municipal office) and carry it with you along with the wedding invitation. If you get stopped, you’ll have something to show: it shows you’re not hiding and don’t intend to leave, the situation is temporary and documented. And definitely don’t leave Italy before the registration — a voluntary departure after overstaying leads to an entry in the SIS database (Schengen Information System) and a ban on entry, and that’s a completely different story.
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That’s rough, of course — being in Italy without documents and not knowing where to turn. Have you already sent a request to the Questura with all your documents attached? They at least give you a piece of paper showing you’ve applied — and with that it’s a slightly different story if you’re stopped on the street: it shows the situation is temporary and that you’re not hiding.
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There are no problems getting around the city — the carabinieri don’t walk the streets stopping everyone to check documents. It’s a different story at train stations and airports — there are random spot checks there. A nulla osta (no‑objection certificate) and a wedding invitation — and it’s immediately clear the situation is temporary; you won’t have to explain anything.
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It’s better to apply for the nulla osta now — in the municipality they sometimes make you wait a month.
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