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Goal

Get my permesso di soggiorno

The postal kit, the questura appointment, the ricevuta and the card: every step with the 8-day aim date, fees and what to do if something goes wrong.

About 120 days 5 steps

You end withA valid permesso di soggiorno in your hands, with the renewal date in your calendar.

Information, not legal advice. MovItaly is not a law firm. Check with the questura or consulate before you act.

Step 2 of 5

Request your first permesso di soggiorno with the postal kit

Who is this for

Non-EU citizens who entered with a national (type D) visa and need a first permesso di soggiorno, when no route-specific task applies.

Requirements

Passport and visa, photos, the documents of your permit type, and the fees.

Sources

Last verified: 2026-10-21 Report an error

Steps

  1. Sign the contratto di soggiorno at the Sportello Unico
  2. Request your first permesso di soggiorno with the postal kit
  3. Send the kit postale and attend the Questura appointment
  4. Your ricevuta and the wait for the card
  5. Collect the card and diarise the renewal