Your individual plan: quiz.purpose.lavoro in the Italia region

From 24 May 2025, you can apply for citizenship by descent ONLY if your parent or grandparent was an Italian citizen.

Richiedi il visto al consolato dopo aver ottenuto il Nulla Osta.

Filing the declaration of presence at the Questura within 8 working days of entry.

Initial mailing of the postal kit for the residence permit (Permesso di Soggiorno).

Individual tax identification number required for contracts, bank accounts, and healthcare.

Photo signaling and delivery of original documents.

Official registration of your home address with the local municipality (Comune).

Mandatory agreement with the state for new immigrants (lasts 2 years, requires 30 credits).

Access to free medical care, a family doctor, and hospitals.

An Italian phone number is required for banks, SPID, and official contacts.

A single digital key to access all government websites (INPS, Agenzia Entrate, Comune).

A current account (Conto Corrente) for receiving salary and paying utility bills.

Free public schools for adults to learn Italian and integrate.

Convert or obtain an Italian driver's license within 1 year of residing in Italy.

After 5 years of continuous residence you can request a permanent open-ended EU residence permit (requires A2 certificate and minimum income).

After 10 years of continuous legal residence, you can request an Italian passport. Requires income and B1 language.