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The must-have documents and IDs every scholar needs to settle in Italy — start here as soon as you arrive.

1

Codice Fiscale (Tax Code)

You should get the original card/document from Agenzia delle Entrate.

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Registered House Contract or Ospitalità

A registered rental agreement or hospitality declaration (dichiarazione di ospitalità) — needed to prove your address for the Permesso di Soggiorno and Residenza.

3

Residence Permit (Permesso di Soggiorno)

Pick up the "permesso di soggiorno" kit at the nearest Poste Italiane and fill it out appropriately. Your school can assist you, or look for the CAF office closest to you.

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Residenza

With your permesso and housing contract, register with your commune office.

5

Carta d'Identità

After your residenza is confirmed, still done at the commune office.

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SPID (Italian Digital ID)

Your digital identity for accessing Italian public services online.

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Tessera Sanitaria (Health Insurance Card) — Optional

Which you can get if you have the National Health insurance, at the ASL office.

8

University Badge or ID Card — Optional

Your student ID card, required for campus access, discounts, and services.