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Residency · Reference Section 02

Becoming a
legal resident of Italy

From the permesso di soggiorno to the anagrafe registration, codice fiscale, tessera sanitaria, and Italian bank account — the bureaucratic path from arrival to full legal residency. Practical guides covering every form, every queue, every fee.

3 articles Last full update · May 2025 Verified against agenziaentrate.gov.it · poliziadistato.it
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Permesso di Soggiorno: Step-by-Step→ Codice Fiscale: How to Get One→ Opening an Italian Bank Account→
8
Days to declare presence
60
Days to apply for permesso
3–8
Months wait, typical
€76
Permesso stamp fee
5 yr
To permanent residency

First Steps After Arrival

3 articles
01
Permesso di Soggiorno: Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Americans
Kit postale at the post office, questura appointment, fingerprints, and collection.
KD 18 14 min
02
Codice Fiscale for Foreigners: How to Get Your Italian Tax Code
Apply at consulate, Agenzia delle Entrate, or CAF. Free, ten minutes, vital.
KD 18 7 min
05
Opening an Italian Bank Account as a Foreign Resident
Expat-friendly banks (Intesa, BPER, Fineco, Banca Sella) and the documents to bring.
KD 23 9 min
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