Registering residence for longer stays in Italy (2026)

Last reviewed: 9 October 2026

In short: An EU citizen staying more than three months registers with the municipal residence register once three months have passed since entry. The municipality immediately issues an attestation of the request.

RuleWhat applies
Duty to registerMoving for a longer stayRequired for longer stays [1]
DeadlineMoving for a longer stayRegistration is requested once three months have passed since entry; this article gives no later date. [1]
Where to registerMoving for a longer stayThe municipality (comune), at the residence register (anagrafe). [1]
Document for EU citizensMoving for a longer stayThe municipality immediately issues an attestation of the registration request, showing name, residence and date of the request. [1]
Deregistration on leavingMoving for a longer stay⚠ Not yet verified

Sources

  1. Normattiva (Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato): Decreto legislativo 6 febbraio 2007, n. 30, art. 9 Formalità amministrative per i cittadini dell'Unione ed i loro familiari (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources

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