Short answer
A permesso di soggiorno costs a government contribution of EUR 40 for permits up to one year or EUR 50 for one to two years, plus EUR 30.46 for the card, a EUR 16 stamp and about EUR 30 postage. Amounts change, so confirm them on the questura or Polizia di Stato page before paying.
Information, not legal advice. MovItaly is not a law firm. Check with the questura or consulate before you act.
What this does not cover
Fees for visas, citizenship and international protection applicants.
Who is this for
Anyone applying for or renewing a permesso. All amounts below are indicative and marked (TO VERIFY): check the current figures on the official sites before paying.
What you usually pay
- Government contribution (contributo), set by permit length: EUR 40 for 3 to 12 months, EUR 50 for more than 1 and up to 2 years, EUR 100 for long-term and similar permits (TO VERIFY).
- Electronic permit card: about EUR 30.46 (TO VERIFY).
- Postal service fee for sending the kit: about EUR 30 (TO VERIFY).
- Marca da bollo (stamp): EUR 16 (TO VERIFY), bought at a tabaccaio.
Typical total: roughly EUR 100 to 200 (TO VERIFY). Some categories, such as international protection applicants, have different or no fees (TO VERIFY).
Where and how to pay
- Pay the contributo and card fee by the method in the kit instructions (postal slip or online form).
- Buy the marca da bollo and attach it to the module.
- Keep every receipt. They go in the kit and you need copies later.
Common mistakes
- Using an old fee table. Amounts change.
- Paying the wrong contributo band for the permit length.
- Losing receipts.
- Paying a third party for "fast-track" service.
Related guides
- Questura guide: permesso application and renewal
- Arrival first-week checklist (the 8 working day deadline)
When to hire a pro
Fees are rarely a reason for a lawyer. If you think you were charged wrongly, ask a patronato first. A tax assistant (category TAX_ASSISTANT) can help with receipts.
Questions people ask
Where do I buy the marca da bollo?
At a tabaccaio. Attach it to the form and keep every receipt.
Is there a fast-track service?
Do not pay third parties for one. The fees above are the official ones.
Sources
- Polizia di Stato - Immigrazione, permesso di soggiorno (Polizia di Stato)
- Ministero dell'Interno - Immigrazione e asilo (Ministero dell'Interno)
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