How can I do to apply for a visa?
The entry visa will be issued according to your purpose (study
or research) and length of stay (less or more than 90 days). If you
wish to know more about visas, you can consult the sections
dedicated to entry and residence procedures for students
and researchers.
For further information, you can contact the Welcome Office staff.
What documents do I need for a permit of stay?
You should be informed that there are different types of permit
of stay. It is issued in accordance with the entry visa you have
applied for with the Italian Diplomatic and Consular Representative
in your country of residence. If you want to have more information
about the requested documents, Authorities in charge, where and how
to apply for it, etc. you can visit the 'Entry and residence
procedures' section for the following profiles: Non
EU/EEA student and Non
EU/EEA Researcher.
Do I need private health insurance?
Generally speaking, if you want to come to Italy, you must have
an insurance policy, whether private or issued by a Health
organisation/institution in your country of origin. If you are a
EU/EEA citizen, you are covered by the European Health Insurance
Card (EHIC) unless you move your permanent residency to Italy. You
can find more information in the Health Insurance section according
to the following profiles: EU/EEA student/researcher; Non
EU/EEA student/researcher.
How can I register with a General Practitioner?
To register with a General Practitioner (and/or a
Paediatrician), you must first have been registered with the
Italian National Health Service (SSN). Once you have registered,
you will be able to choose a General Practitioner and/or a
Paediatrician for your children. If you are not registered, you can
nevertheless access this service, but you will have to pay
some fees. For the list of General Practitioners or Paediatricians
in Trieste or Udine with foreign language skills, contact the Welcome Office
staff. For more information on health coverage in Italy, please
consult the website according to the following profiles: EU/EEA student/researcher; Non
EU/EEA student/researcher.
Do I need a Tax Identification Code? Where can I get it?
The Tax Identification Code (codice fiscale)
is a citizen's fiscal identification and it is often required in
Italy for all sorts of procedures e.g. opening a bank account,
registering with the national health service, renting a flat,
applying for a telephone landline, etc. It is issued immediately
and is free of charge. The application must be made at local tax
office of the Italian Inland Revenue Office (Agenzia delle
Entrate). For more information about the documents to be
submitted, see section 'Daily Life' in Trieste
or Udine.
Where can I find information about available accommodation?
The section 'Accommodation' in Trieste or Udine provides helpful
information which will help you easily find short and long term
accommodation, suited to your pocket.
How can I apply for family reunion?
You can apply for family reunion only if you hold a permit of
stay for subordinate work, self-employment, study, family, research
or religious reasons issued for a period no shorter than 1
year. For more information about the requested documents, the
Authorities in charge, etc. you can visit the 'Family Reunion'
section according to the following profiles: Non
EU/EEA student or or Non
EU/EEA researcher.
What about my driving licence? Is it valid also in Italy?
If you are a EU/EEA citizen or come from a Third Country, you
are entitled to drive in Italy with your driving licence, unless
you have transferred your residence to Italy. If you want to know
more about it, you can consult the section 'Driving licence' in Trieste or Udine.
What documents do I need if I want to open a bank account in Italy?
Bank accounts can be opened in Italy by both residents and
non-residents above 18 years of age. Foreigners working in Italy
may open an account in order to pay in a salary and have a credit
or debit card. In general terms, banks can ask for your passport or
an identity card, your Tax Identification Code (Codice
Fiscale), a recent utility bill (as a proof of your address)
and a residence card or proof of employment in Italy (work contract
or payroll). For more information, you can consult the pages
dedicated to banking services in the section 'Daily Life' of Trieste or Udine.
What about social life in Friuli Venezia Giulia?
Living in Friuli Venezia Giulia can be a pleasant experience
thanks to the nice weather, the people and the many opportunities
to spend your free time. The region is well known for its cultural
opportunities. Friuli Venezia Giulia hosts many exhibitions,
cultural events and concerts. If you want to know more about living
and social life in Friuli Venezia Giulia, you can see section Friuli Venezia Giulia and
the website Turismo FVG.
What is the weather like in Friuli Venezia Giulia?
You can find useful information about the weather in the
section 'Climate and
weather'. Moreover, you can consult the Osmer FVG website for
updated weather forecasts.