Italy
Residence procedure: Iscrizione anagrafica at the Comune (Anagrafe)
Official government websiteYour 7-step relocation checklist
- Step 1
EU Free Movement confirmed
As an EU citizen, you have the right to live and work in Italy with no visa. Bring a valid passport or national ID card.
- Step 2
Find accommodation
A local address is required for most other steps (registration, bank, tax number). Check housing costs before you move.
Cost of living in Italy - Step 3
Register your residence — Iscrizione anagrafica at the Comune (Anagrafe)
Deadline: Within 3 months of arrival. This is the local residence registration procedure required under EU Directive 2004/38/EC after your first 3 months.
Official government portal - Step 4
Get your Codice Fiscale
You need a Codice Fiscale to work, get paid, or open a bank account in Italy.
Apply for Codice Fiscale - Step 5
Register with SSN – Servizio Sanitario Nazionale
Once resident and working, register with SSN – Servizio Sanitario Nazionale. In the meantime your EHIC covers necessary care.
SSN – Servizio Sanitario Nazionale portal - Step 6
Open a local bank account
Most Italy employers pay salary into a local EUR account. Bring your ID, proof of address and Codice Fiscale.
- Step 7
Calculate your expected net salary
See what you'll actually take home in Italy after tax and social security.
Open net salary calculator
FAQ — Moving to Italy
Information verified for 2026 from official Italy government sources. This guide applies to EU citizens under EU Directive 2004/38/EC.