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Short answer
Write your story, gather evidence and meet a free adviser before the summons.
Information, not legal advice. MovItaly is not a law firm. Check with the questura or consulate before you act.
Who is this for
Anyone who has applied and is waiting for the interview. See protection-commission-interview.
Requirements
A registered application and a valid address for the summons.
Steps
- Book a free session with a legal adviser (protection-free-help-directory).
- Write your story in order, with dates and places.
- Ask a clinic for a medical or psychological report if you were harmed.
- Gather ID, certificates, photos or messages.
- Request an interviewer of the same gender if you need one.
- Make sure the Questura has your current address.
Costs & timing
Free.
Common mistakes
Inventing details; missing the summons; leaving out sensitive facts.
Where to get help
Free, confidential help exists. You never need to pay anyone to apply or to appeal. See "Free help for people seeking protection" (protection-free-help-directory) and the UNHCR Italy help site (https://help.unhcr.org/italy/). If you are in danger now, call 112 (free emergency number).
Sources
- Italy Country Report, 2025 Update (July 2026) (AIDA / ECRE)
- Decree-Law 12 June 2026, n. 100 (EU Pact implementation) (Gazzetta Ufficiale / Normattiva)
- Asylum and international protection (Ministero dell'Interno)
- Help Italy (UNHCR)
- Immigration and asylum (Ministero dell Interno)
