Entry and residence of EU citizens

All EU and Schengen citizens can enter, stay, and move freely in Italy for a maximum period of 3 months.

No need to fulfil any formalities except that having a valid identity document.

Extended stay (over 3 months)

To stay for more than 3 months the registration with the local municipal office is mandatory.

In Pisa, the Registry Office (Ufficio Anagrafe) is located in Via Battisti.

You must submit:

For stays longer than three months, we recommend you request the S1 Certificate at the Health District of your Country before arriving in Italy. Once in Pisa, the S1 Certificate must be presented at the Health District in Via Garibaldi, 198, together with the italian tax code.

The TEAM card, S1 certificate and tax code help you register with the Italian Health Service for free and choose your general practitioner.

Registration with the Italian Health Service also facilitates residency registration with the municipality of Pisa, following the procedures outlined above.

Health care is provided to all EU citizens having a European Health Insurance Card (TEAM card) or registered with the Italian National Health Service.

  • If you have a TEAM, you can go directly to any general practitioner, during outpatient hours, and have access all necessary services on an occasional basis (i.e. you cannot choose your own doctor).
    For the list of doctors and outpatient reception hours, please consult the relevant webpage.
    You must have your health card and a photocopy of it (to prevent the doctor from asking for payment for the visit).
  • Registration with the Italian National Health Service – for complex conditions requiring “residential” care or if you need to register residency for stays longer than three months.
  • You must ask the Health District of  your Country for the issuance of S1 Certificate and then submit it at the District desks in Via Garibaldi, 198.

With these forms and the tax code issued by the Agenzia delle Entrate, registration is free and EU citizens are entitled to choose their general practitioner and access basic services.

The tax code is a personal code made up of letters and numbers which uniquely identifies individuals within the Italian state, particularly from a tax and administrative perspective. It is not an identity document, but it allows the exchange of information between different administrations.

Having a tax code is essential for accessing services provided by public organisations (e.g. enrolling at the University and in the National Health Service), signing contracts (e.g. employment or rental contracts), opening a current account, but also for buying a phone card.

How to apply for a tax code

You can apply for a tax code only after arriving in Italy booking an in-person appointment on the website Agenzia delle Entrate – Appointment Booking. You can choose the most convenient location to reach.

EU students must submit:

It is recommended to bring a document certifying your status at the University of Pisa.