Permesso di soggiorno — Residence permit application (State Police)

What this form is for

• Get the right to stay in Italy for more than three months, for the purpose of your visa: work, study, family, and so on.
• A first application must be made within 8 working days of entering Italy.

Documents to have ready

• The application form
• Your valid passport or travel document (with visa if required) and a photocopy
• Four identical recent passport photos, the documents specific to the permit type and payment of the fees

Where to send it

• At the Questura of the province where you intend to stay or, depending on the purpose, through an authorised post office (Poste Italiane).
• The permit is issued by the Questura after checking your identity and taking your fingerprints.

Our tips

• Always download the latest version from the official site.
• Keep a copy of what you send, with the date you sent it.

Frequently asked questions

I'm coming to Italy for less than three months: do I need a permit?

Generally no: for a visit, business trip, tourism or study of up to three months, a declaration of presence is enough. Check the Polizia di Stato website.