Non-EU students must request the Residence Permit (“Permesso di soggiorno”) within 8 days from their arrival in Italy.
1) In order to be assisted in filling out the Residence Permit application (“KIT” which will be provided by the help desk), check the office opening hours and book an appointment with:
Help Desk Permit of Stay
Questura, Via Rismondo 68, Pavia
permesso.soggiorno@unipv.it
whatsapp 0039 3312312544
2) You should bring with you:
- Photocopy of your passport (without blank pages)
- Old residence permit in case of renewal
- Proof of enrolment at the University of Pavia: self-certification of enrolment at the University or self-certification of enrolment with passed exams at the University in case of renewal (downloadable from the Student Portal)
- Proof of residence (eg. house contract, hospitality document)
- Proof of financial support (eg. copy of credit card, bank statement)
- A 16€ revenue stamp (”marca da bollo”), to buy at the tabacco shop
3)Once the KIT has been filled in, you must hand it in to the Post Office in order to send it to the Immigration Authorities. Fees will cost 102,46 €.
4)After sending the KIT you will be given a receipt of your application (ricevuta). On your recept you will see the date of your fingerprints appointment in the Police Station (Questura).
5) When going to the appointment with the Immigration Office in Via Rismondo 68 Pavia, do not forget to bring the following documents and wait in the waiting area until your name is called by an officer:
- Receipt
- Passport
- Old residence permit in case of renewal
- new health insurance that covers 1 year from the day of the appointment, min.coverage 30.000€
6)The status of your Residence Permit can always be checked on Portale Immigrazione (use the username and password that can be found on the Post Office receipt). When your residence permit is ready, you will receive a notification SMS. This usually takes about 40 days. On the date of collection, you should bring your passport, receipt and the old residence permit in case of renewal.
If you still have doubts about the residence permit, check the FAQ