All EU citizens can enter, stay, and move freely in Italy for a maximum period of 3 months.
They do not need to fulfil any formalities, they only need to have a valid identity document for expatriation (in accordance with the legislation of their country of citizenship).
Extended stay (over 3 months)
In order to stay in Italy for more than 3 months, all EU citizens must comply with the conditions outlined in Legislative Decree No. 30 of 6 February 2007 and subsequent amendments.
Therefore, residency registration with the local municipal office in Italy is mandatory.
In Pisa, the Ufficio Anagrafe (Registry Office) is located in Via Battisti. All information is available on the the Municipality of Pisa website.
Documents required for the residency registration of non-working EU students
Non-working EU students must submit:
- a copy of a valid identity document for expatriation issued by the competent authorities of their country of citizenship
- documentation certifying enrolment at the University
- self-declaration of having sufficient economic resources to avoid becoming a burden on the Italian State social welfare, amounting to at least EUR 468.10 for each month of the academic year
- T.E.A.M. card (European Health Insurance Card) issued by the country of origin or Community form, for students applying for enrolment in the temporary population register
Attention: for stays longer than three months, we recommend that EU citizens request the issuance of the S1 Certificate at the Health Fund/Health District of their country of origin before arriving in Italy.
After arriving in Pisa, the S1 Certificate must be presented at the desks of the Health District in Via Garibaldi, 198, together with the tax code issued by the Agenzia delle Entrate of Pisa.
With the TEAM card, S1 certificate and tax code they can register with the Italian Health Service for free, choose their general practitioner and access basic services.
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 (belonging to EU Member States and SEE States) who have a TEAM (European Health Insurance Card) or who are registered with the Italian National Health Service.
- If they have a TEAM, they can go directly to any general practitioner, during outpatient hours, and they must access all necessary services on an occasional basis (i.e. they cannot choose their own doctor).
For the list of doctors and outpatient reception hours, please consult the relevant webpage.
They must arrive with their 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 they need to register residency for stays longer than three months.
- They must ask the Health Fund of their country of origin for the issuance of the E106 or E109 or S1 certificate. They must 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.
EU countries: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.
SEE countries (non-EU members): Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland.
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: you must book 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.
