Can I work with the temporary receipt?

Yes, the temporary receipt is a valid legal document for work. Your employer will recognize it as a residence document.

How much does the residence permit cost?

€30-100 depending on type. It's an administrative fee (tax stamp). You pay at Police when applying.

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Residence permit for non-EU: procedures, deadlines, renewal

The residence permit is the document that authorizes a non-EU person to stay legally in Italy. It must be requested within 8 days of arrival. The process is bureaucratic but manageable. This guide explains step by step how to do it.

Authority

Ministero dell'Interno — Immigrazione

Time

2 ore

Updated

Apr 2026

What you need

✓Valid long-term D visa
✓Passport
✓Residence contract (rental or property)
✓Financial documents
✓4x6 cm photos (2 copies)

Step-by-step procedure

Within 8 days: Go to Police with documents

After arrival, go to the local Police immigration office with: D visa, passport, residence contract, financial documents. Complete the residence permit application form. Police give you a temporary receipt valid for 90 days while the permit is processed.

The temporary receipt is sufficient to work, open a bank account, drive. It's a legal document.

Wait 20-30 days for the final permit

The Police process your application. Usually the residence permit is ready in 20-30 days. They'll call or contact you when ready. Present your temporary receipt + ID to pick it up.

Processing times vary by Police office. Milan is faster (20 days), Naples slower (40 days). Be patient.

Renew residence permit 6 months before expiration

Residence permit is issued for 1-2 years (depends on type: work, study, etc.). You must renew before expiration. You can request renewal 6 months before (recommended) or up to the expiration date. Process is similar to first application.

If you wait too long, you risk becoming undocumented. Don't delay renewal.

If you change job or situation, notify Police

If your permit is work-based but you change employer, notify Police within 30 days. If permit is for study but you change university, same. You don't always need to change the permit, but informing is mandatory.

Some changes require a new permit; others don't. Check with Police.

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The information in this guide is for orientation only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Always verify on the official portal of the responsible authority.