Do EU citizens need a visa for Italy?

No. EU citizens can enter and reside in Italy freely. Stays over 3 months require Iscrizione Anagrafica at the local Comune.

How do I get a Codice Fiscale?

Apply at any Agenzia delle Entrate office with your ID. It is issued immediately and is required for almost every administrative task.

What documents are needed for Iscrizione Anagrafica?

Typically: ID, Codice Fiscale, proof of address, proof of economic means (employment, self-employment or sufficient resources) and health insurance.

How do I register with the SSN?

After Iscrizione Anagrafica you register with your ASL, choose a family doctor and receive the Tessera Sanitaria.

Is my EU driving licence valid?

Yes, EU driving licences are valid in Italy until expiry and can be exchanged after 2 years of residence.

Do Italian banks require the Codice Fiscale?

Yes. The Codice Fiscale is mandatory to open an Italian bank account.

Moving to Italy 2026

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Italy

Italian

Capital: Rome

Currency: EUR

Residence procedure: Iscrizione anagrafica at the Comune (Anagrafe)

Official government website

Your 7-step relocation checklist

Step 1
EU Free Movement confirmed
As an EU citizen, you have the right to live and work in Italy with no visa. Bring a valid passport or national ID card.
Step 2
Find accommodation
A local address is required for most other steps (registration, bank, tax number). Check housing costs before you move.
Cost of living in Italy
Step 3
Register your residence — Iscrizione anagrafica at the Comune (Anagrafe)
Deadline: Within 3 months of arrival. This is the local residence registration procedure required under EU Directive 2004/38/EC after your first 3 months.
Official government portal
Step 4
Get your Codice Fiscale
You need a Codice Fiscale to work, get paid, or open a bank account in Italy.
Apply for Codice Fiscale
Step 5
Register with SSN – Servizio Sanitario Nazionale
Once resident and working, register with SSN – Servizio Sanitario Nazionale. In the meantime your EHIC covers necessary care.
SSN – Servizio Sanitario Nazionale portal
Step 6
Open a local bank account
Most Italy employers pay salary into a local EUR account. Bring your ID, proof of address and Codice Fiscale.
Step 7
Calculate your expected net salary
See what you'll actually take home in Italy after tax and social security.
Open net salary calculator

FAQ — Moving to Italy

Information verified for 2026 from official Italy government sources. This guide applies to EU citizens under EU Directive 2004/38/EC.

Your 7-step relocation checklist

Step 1

EU Free Movement confirmed

As an EU citizen, you have the right to live and work in Italy with no visa. Bring a valid passport or national ID card.

Step 2

Find accommodation

A local address is required for most other steps (registration, bank, tax number). Check housing costs before you move.

Cost of living in Italy

Step 3

Register your residence — Iscrizione anagrafica at the Comune (Anagrafe)

Deadline: Within 3 months of arrival. This is the local residence registration procedure required under EU Directive 2004/38/EC after your first 3 months.

Official government portal

Step 4