TAX
CODE (MANDATORY FOR ALL STUDENTS)
All students must have a TAX CODE, an official identification number that is used to open bank accounts, have an Italian telephone card, sign a rental contract, etc..
It is no longer possible to apply for the Tax Code at an Italian embassy or consulate. You can only apply for it upon arrival in Italy at the nearest Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate) office. The Revenue Agency has several local offices that handle matters for citizens and businesses, located in various parts of the city and its metropolitan area.
For international students arriving in the Milan area, the application must be submitted in person, by phone, or via video call, following the procedure outlined by YesMilano:
2. Mark “Prima richiesta di attribuzione del codice fiscale” (Request your tax code for the first time).
3. Fill out the form with your last name / cognome, first name / nome, and email address.
4. In the next step, write “Milano” and proceed: you’ll see a list of the Revenue Agency’s local offices (Uffici territoriali) and the earliest available appointments for each.
5.
You can see on
Maps where the 6 offices (Ufficio Territoriale Agenzia delle Entrate) are located in the city. All are conveniently accessible via public transportation.
6. Choose one and click on “In presenza/Chiamata/Videochiamata” and select the time slot that works best for you.
7. As the reason for your appointment request / Motivo di richiesta appuntamento, write: “YesMilano CF Studente internazionale”. Proceed by clicking “Avanti”.
8. Solve the captcha and click “Avanti”.
9. You will see the booking confirmation and receive a copy via email.
Before your appointment, we recommend that you download the
AA4/8 application form in PDF format and fill it out following the
instructions in the “How to fill out the application form” section on YesMilano website at this
link.
Print it out and sign it with a pen (electronic signatures are not accepted).
On the day of your appointment, remember to bring the following with you:
⦁ your application form
⦁ your ID card or passport, visa, and permit of stay/receipt (if applicable)
⦁ the acceptance letter you received from the IULM Study Abroad Office
DISCLAIMER: We strongly recommend that you book an appointment and go in person with your completed application form and all required documents. This is the smoothest way to obtain your tax code and receive the document in just 15 minutes.
ENTRY
VISA AND RESIDENCE PERMIT (ONLY FOR NON-EU STUDENTS)
Students not in possession of European citizenship must apply for an entry visa for study purposes at the Italian Embassy or Consulate of their own country. It may take about a month to complete all visa applications, so we recommend that you start the procedure as soon as possible.
The Mobility Office will send a letter of invitation to all students from non-European countries.
Within 8 days from arrival in Italy, students from outside Europe must apply for a residence permit at one of the authorized post offices. This document will allow you to stay in Italy for study purposes for a period of more than 90 days.
For more information on how to request the Permit of Stay and all the procedures, click here.
Students from an EU country do not need a residence permit to stay in Italy.
OTHER USEFUL DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION FOR LIVING IN MILAN AND ITALY
Moving, however temporarily, to a new city is never easy; there are many administrative procedures involved and one can easily get lost among the different steps.
YESMILANO offers guidance and support to inform and help international students navigate their way through the bureaucratic paperwork. Click here to see an overview of mandatory and suggested documents for incoming students from abroad.
Students can always email [email protected] or book a One Stop Shop appointment with the YesMilano team.
