Who has the obligation to register residency in Italy?
EU citizens and their family members are allowed to stay in Italy for up to 3 months without any requirement.
On the contrary, EU citizens who wish to reside in Italy for more than 3 months have an obligation to register their place of residency at the competent Municipality.
Who has the obligation to register residency in Italy?
EU citizens and their family members are allowed to stay in Italy for up to 3 months without any requirement.
On the contrary, EU citizens who wish to reside in Italy for more than 3 months have an obligation to register their place of residency at the competent Municipality.
The same applies to citizens of,
– Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway;
– The Swiss Confederation;
– San Marino.
Even though the citizens of the above countries are not EU citizens, they can as well register residency in Italy without holding a residence permit.
Advantages and fiscal consequences of Registering Residency
Registering residency is not only an obligation; it also makes several rights enforceable and gives access to several social and wealth fare services.
For instance, registering residency is a prerequisite to:
• Applying for citizenship after 5 years of continuous registered residency;
• Obtaining a certificate of the status of permanent resident issued by the Municipality of residency;
• Accessing social and welfare services or benefits delivered or granted by the Municipality of residency;
• Enrolling in the Italian health care system;
• Enrolling children in kindergartens managed by the Municipality of residency;
• Obtaining an Italian identity card;
• Obtaining a driving licence in Italy (if the EU national does not have one issued in his/her country, which is valid in Italy);
• Accessing assistance from Job Centres.
On the other hand, as a general rule, registering residency in Italy also implies becoming an Italian tax resident.
Main requirements to apply for the registration of residency
- Having a fiscal code;
- Having accommodation (e.g. rental agreement, declaration of hospitality by someone legally residing in Italy; ownership of a house);
- Having a valid identity document;
- Having sufficient means of subsistence not to constitute a burden on the Statal social assistance;
- Having private health insurance valid for at least 1 year from the date of the application or having enrolled in the Italian healthcare system;
- Having in Italy most of your personal interests and spend in Italy more than half a year (more than 183 days per year).
Main Procedural Steps
- Collecting all the relevant documents;
- Filing and submitting the residence registration application at the competent Municipality;
- Requesting the residence certificate at the competent Municipality;
- Requesting and issuance of the Italian Identity Card (if needed).
Time Frame
The expected timeframe for obtaining residency registration is on average between 2 and 3 months after application. In municipalities with a resident population higher than average, the timeframe may be longer.
