Documents
If you’re moving to Italy to study, live, or even just visit for a longer period, you might need a car to get around, especially outside major cities. While public transport in urban areas like Rome, Milan, or Florence is efficient, once you venture into the countryside, having a car becomes almost essential. So, here’s the big question: is your foreign driving licence valid in Italy? And if not, how do you get an Italian…
Italy is a country that attracts millions of people each year not only for tourism, but also for study, work and family reasons. It is therefore not surprising that every year thousands of people seek information on how to obtain Italian citizenship. For many foreigners, obtaining citizenship is an important milestone that guarantees numerous benefits, including the right to vote, access to all public services, and the ability to move freely in Europe. Acquiring citizenship…
The Welcome Association Italy trade union’s commitment to supporting foreign and EU citizens arriving in Italy takes shape in various ways. We have repeatedly talked about the Welcome packages reserved for non-EU citizens, today we will introduce our package for European Union citizens requesting registration in the Registry.
The electronic residence permit in Italy was introduced in December 2006. The permit, which is indispensable for non-EU citizens living in Italy, replaced its paper version and benefited from it. In 2021, the Italian Ministry of the Interior implemented a regulation from the European Union that finally standardized the electronic permit. The new version of the permit replaces all previous ones, increasing the level of security of the document, and consequently of its beneficiary. For…
The fiscal code request is a very important procedure for a foreign citizen arriving in Italy. With this document, which takes the form of a card, foreign citizens can use certain public services and, at the same time, get in touch with the public administration. The Italian tax code is often associated with the health card, a document that indicates a subscription to the National Health System. Anyway, the purposes and uses of the two…
How to apply for an identity card for foreigners in Italy? Foreign citizens, both EU and non-EU, can obtain this document if they are staying in Italy for work, study or other needs. The identity card for foreigners is useful for accessing health services, opening a bank account, officially identifying oneself on Italian territory, and using online services of the Public Administration through digital identity. In this small guide we look at the requirements and…
What is the meaning of “documento di soggiorno in trattazione”? Under what circumstances is it possible to incur this situation? Welcome Association Italy provides assistance to EU and non-EU citizens arriving in Italy. In addition to the various services that the trade union makes available to its members, a vitally important function is that of providing information. The regulations and the bureaucratic process for a visa and/or residence permit application require attention and expertise. Without…
The ID card number is the main means of recognition at the administrative and bureaucratic level in Italy. It is a unique code found on both the paper identity card (C.I.) and the electronic identity card (CIE). It is a very important tool for both Italian citizens and foreign nationals who decide to live in Italy. What is the ID card number and what does it indicate? The ID card number is an alphanumeric code…
If you are a U.S. citizen residing in Italy and your U.S. passport has expired or is about to expire, it is important to know how to proceed with its renewal. In this guide you will find all the basic information you need to properly initiate the process at one of the U.S. Embassy or Consulates offices in Italy. Why it is important to renew your passport on time The U.S. passport is the primary…
