Richiedenti

Richiedenti is a term used in Italian administrative and legal language to designate individuals who submit an official request or application to a public authority. A richiedente is someone who initiates a process by filing a declaration, form, or petition in order to obtain a decision from the state or an agency. The term is generic and can apply to various kinds of requests, such as asylum applications, residence permits, social benefits, licenses, or other administrative authorizations. In everyday usage, richiedenti are often contrasted with recipients or beneficiaries who have already received a favorable decision.

In the context of asylum and international protection, the expression richiedenti asilo refers to people who seek protection and submit an application to a national authority. During the examination of their request, richiedenti may have access to certain reception services and rights provided by the state, depending on national laws and procedures. The procedure typically culminates in a decision that, if positive, grants a form of protection or status, and if negative, can be subject to appeal or re-evaluation under applicable rules.

Legal and administrative practice treats the term as neutral and descriptive rather than prescriptive about outcomes. It highlights the initial role of the individual in engaging with public institutions and emphasizes the procedural stage before a final determination. The concept is used across various sectors of public administration to identify the person who files a request, regardless of the specific domain or potential result.

See also: asylum seeker, applicant, administrative procedure, rights of applicants.