Visa and rules for residence in Italy of exchange students

Before leaving home, you must find out about the Italian laws governing residence in Italy.

EU citizenship

If you are a citizen of a country of the European Union (EU), Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Andorra, the Principality of Monaco, Republic of San Marino and the Vatican City, you can freely travel and stay in Italy up to a maximum of three months.

Your ID must be valid for the entire period of stay in Italy.

After three months of residence in Italy, you can register with the registry office of the municipality where you live. Visit your municipality's website for instructions on how to:

• apply for temporary registration, while keeping your primary residence outside of Italy (see, for example, instructions for the municipalities of Bologna, Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna o Rimini),

or

• transfer your residency to Italy (see, for example, instructions for the municipalities of Bologna, Forlì, Cesena, Ravenna e Rimini).

Non-EU citizenship

Please read the information:

• Before leaving home: pre-enrolment and entry visa 
• On arrival in Italy: declaration of presence and residence permit (permesso di soggiorno)