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Curated guides for common procedures, each with the date it was last checked.
Italy
All of Italy
How to get your codice fiscale (Italian tax code)
The codice fiscale is the code Italy uses to identify you for almost everything, from a rental contract to a phone line. Foreigners request it at the Agenzia delle Entrate with form AA4/8, by appointment.Verified 3 Oct 2026All of Italy
How to register with the Italian national health service (SSN)
Registering with the Servizio Sanitario Nazionale gives you a family doctor and access to public healthcare. You do it at your local health authority (ASL), with your codice fiscale and residence documents.Verified 3 Oct 2026All of Italy
How to get your permesso di soggiorno (Italian residence permit)
Non-EU citizens staying in Italy for more than 3 months need a residence permit. For most permit types you apply within 8 days of arriving, with the postal kit from a post office, then give your fingerprints at the Questura.Verified 3 Oct 2026All of Italy
How to register your residence in Italy (iscrizione anagrafica)
Becoming officially resident means registering with the registry office (anagrafe) of the comune where you live. It unlocks the identity card, health service and many local services. Here's what to bring and what happens after.Verified 3 Oct 2026
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