Your first stop is a local post office (Patronato), where you’ll complete and submit some additional paperwork. The paperwork, referred to as “The Kit,” is a set of documents in Italian that you must fill out to get your appointment at the police station.

In order for your application to be considered valid, you’ll need to bring the following with you:

• Four passport-sized photos
• A valid passport
• Documentation confirming the purpose of your stay (e.g. an employment contract or proof of enrollment)
• All the documents you used in your visa application
• Proof of private health insurance from a company authorised to operate in Italy

You must bring an original and a photocopy of each of the documents.

Costs

The total cost of the Italian residence permit is €116.46 as of 2024. The specific charges that make it up are: