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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..

How to get the Tax Code:

  • Before arriving in Italy and after receiving our acceptance letter - students can request the Tax Code at the consular authority in the country of residence (recommended!).
  • After arriving in Italy - you can refer to YESMILANO, the official guide of the city of Milan, which offers support to obtain the Tax Code.
    • CLICK HERE to book an appointment with the Revenue Agency's offices in presence, on the phone, or through video call, and obtain the tax code immediately on the same day of the appointment.

The Italian Revenue Agency branches are operating in back office and can be reached through e-mail. Many operations can be made online through simplified procedures.

Normally, the tax code can only be requested once you arrive in Italy, at the nearest Revenue Agency office. The Italian Revenue Agency / Agenzia Delle Entrate has several territorial offices / “uffici territoriali” to deal with citizens and and businesses, located in various areas of the City and its metro area.
Please note: Application for tax code at the Revenue Agency office can be done only if you are already in the city, NOT if you are still in your home country where the competent authority is the Consular office of your local Italian Embassy or consulate.


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.