Tax code

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 in 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

You can only apply for a tax code after arrival 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 (Pisa or nearby cities of Lucca, Livorno, Pontedera or Viareggio)

Watch our tutorial video explaining how to book an appointment to get the tax code.

Required documents

Non-EU students with an Italian visa

• Passport with a valid Italian entry visa, affixed to it
• Copy of the passport (only the pages with personal data) and of the visa
• Form AA4/8 completed following the instructions

EU students

• Identity card of their country or passport
• Form AA4/8 completed following the instructions

Non-EU students with a visa from an EU Member Country

• Valid residence permit issued by the European country
• Declaration of presence made at the Questura di Pisa (to be requested within 8 days of arrival in Italy)
• Form AA4/8 completed following the instructions

It is recommended to have a document certifying your status at the University of Pisa with you.

Attention: the only official tax code is the one issued by the Italian Agenzia delle Entrate  (the Revenue Agency) or the Italian Embassies. The tax code generated by Alice portal is not official.

Additional services of the Revenue Agency – Agenzia delle entrate

The Italian Revenue Agency offers a range of additional services that can be requested by email, including:

• updating your address in Italy after signing a rental agreement
• issuance of a tax code certificate and tax code card
• obtaining a duplicate health insurance card
• information on tax code and health card services

Requests must be sent to the office’s official email address: dp.pisa.utpisa@agenziaentrate.it

Emails must be sent using your University of Pisa institutional email account:

• students: name.surname@studenti.unipi.it
• PhD candidates: name.surname@phd.unipi.it

Applicants must attach the following to the email:

• Form AA4/8, fill out and signed (handwritten signature is required)
• a scan of your passport with a valid study visa
• a certificate of enrollment at the University of Pisa (e.g. the virtual badge)