Arrival paperwork

Codice fiscale, permesso di soggiorno, residency and the offices that issue them.

• How to Get a Codice Fiscale in Italy (2026)Who issues the codice fiscale, how to get one from the US or in Italy, which documents you need, and the traps that leave newcomers waiting without one.
• Italian Consulates in the US: Which One Covers YouItaly has 10 consular offices in the US, and your home address decides which one serves you. States covered, honorary consulates, and how to book or email.
• Permesso di Soggiorno: How to Apply in Italy (2026)Apply for the permesso di soggiorno within 8 working days of entry: the post office kit, €116.46 for a 1-year permit, fingerprints and the 90-day wait.
• The Italian Embassy in Washington: Consular Services for Americans (2026)The Italian Embassy in Washington serves only DC and nearby Maryland and Virginia: visas by Prenot@mi, codice fiscale, translation checks, fees, contacts.