This form of protection grants the right to obtain a residence permit to those who, although non-eligible for refugee status nor subsidiary protection, could be exposed to the risk of persecution or torture in case of return.
The stay permit for special protection has a one-year duration and cannot be converted in a stay permit for work purposes. The residence permit for special protection can be renewed, subject to the favourable opinion of the Territorial Commission, that previously verifies all the required preconditions are still met.
The stay permit for special protection should not be confused with the stay permit for special cases.
