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Residence Permit (“Permesso di Soggiorno”)

Once in Italy, international students enrolled in long-term programs (more than 90 days) must apply for a Residence Permit (“Permesso di Soggiorno”) within 8 days of arrival at the post office near the school.
The application is submitted through the post office. You will receive a receipt — keep this with your passport, as it serves as a temporary residence permit until the original is issued.
Below are the documents you must bring from your home country for the application.
Please submit these documents at the post office only after receiving confirmation from the school staff. If you have any questions, please contact the school staff for assistance.
Here’s a summary of the most up-to-date documents generally required when applying for a “Permesso di Soggiorno per motivi di studio” via a post office “Sportello Amico” in Italy. Requirements can vary slightly by city/Questura, so always check the local rules, but this covers the essentials:

List of required documents

  • 1. Valid passport with visa
  • 2. Photocopy of passport (including the visa page)
  • 3. Four passport-sized photos
  • 4. Proof of Health Insurance (public or private)

    However, at the local police station you may be told to join the Italian health insurance. In this case, please act according to the following procedure:
    ・At the post office buy and fill out the application form.
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    ・Write your name and address and transfer the money from the Post office.

  • 5. When starting the procedure in Florence, it is likely that you will be also asked to submit a certificate of outstanding balance, the residence permit application form (take care of it by yourself), a copy of your credit card
  • 6. Provide also the school Enrollment Certificate (both original document and copy).
  • 7. In addition to the above-mentioned documents, please purchase below;
    – Revenue stamp (“Marca da Bollo”) which costs €16.00
    – The express shipping cost is €30.00
    – The procedural fee for the Residence Permit Electronic Card is €30.46 euros (*application cost may vary).
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