Short answer
Non-EU students with a type D study visa who stay over 90 days must request the permesso di soggiorno within 8 working days of arriving in Italy. You collect the kit postale at a post office, file it, then attend a fingerprint appointment at the questura. Fees are listed in the fee guide.
Information, not legal advice. MovItaly is not a law firm. Check with the questura or consulate before you act.
What this does not cover
EU students, who register at the Comune, and appeals after a refusal.
When to see a lawyer
- Your receipt is about to expire
- You received a refusal or a preavviso di rigetto
- Eight working days have passed and you have not filed
These are general signs that a lawyer can help. They are not advice about your case.
Who is this for
Non-EU students with a type D study visa who plan to stay more than 90 days. EU students do not need a permit (they register at the Comune, see the Erasmus guide).
Requirements
- Apply within 8 working days of arrival in Italy.
- Proof of enrolment, accommodation, insurance and financial means.
- A valid passport and visa.
Questions people ask
What are the 8 days counted from?
From your arrival in Italy; they are working days, so check the calendar with the official source.
Do EU students need this permit?
No. They register at the Comune instead.
Sources
- Permesso di soggiorno: come, dove e quanto costa (Polizia di Stato)
- Immigration portal - Ministry of the Interior (Ministero dell'Interno)
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