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02/04/2026

Many of the British expats who had residency prior Brexit will now, 5 years on, be looking to renew their Carta Di Soggiorno and there doesn’t appear to be a definitive explanation of what needs to be done. I have just assisted a couple with this problem and wanted to pass on our findings.
Firstly go to a post office and ask for a Carta di Soggiorno Kit. Do not complete any of the forms that are in the kit. You now need to take this along with your historical documents, WA agreement form and the like to the Patronato office. In ATESSA there are two CGIL office, the Italian equivalent to citizens advice, who do this work. They will then complete the forms and put them online. Then take these completed forms back to the post office who will then process them and THEY will make an appointment with the state Police.
You will need 30.40€ for the red payment slip plus 30€ for the kit plus a 16€ bollo stamp attached to the form. This is per person. The bollo can only be bought, in cash, from a tobacconist the other payments can be made at the post office.
My experimental couple have yet to do the police bit yet so I will update this info when that part has been completed.
Please ask for a 10 year card as you have been here for more that 5 years and this gives you permanent status.

14/08/2025

Hello all. With the new entrance and exit system coming into force in October getting in and out of the Schengen area will now involve biometric, Face ID and God knows what else requirements kept on file electronically. Together with a charge for a visa. So If you a resident and have not yet applied for the carta di soggiorno that expat Brits can apply for now is the time to do it as it. A take a few mo the to sort out.
These changes affect all non eu residents although only UK residents who were here before the Brexit deadline can apply for a CDS. People who come from outside the eu and are not subject to the Withdrawal Agreement need to apply for a permesso di soggiorno.
If you need any help please let me know, if be happy to help.

08/03/2024

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News from gov.uk

Page summary:
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Italy, including guidance on residency, healthcare and passports.

Change made:
There is an update on the healthcare for those living in Italy before 1 January 2021.The Italian Government has recently decided that:British nationals who entered and have been living in Italy prior to 1 January 2021 and are beneficiaries of the Withdrawal Agreement can register for free (iscrizione obbligatoria) with the Italian National Health System (Sistema Sanitario Nazionale) and are therefore not required to make voluntary contributions. We continue to engage to fully understand guidelines and requirements. Any update will be posted here.

Time updated:
1:19pm, 8 March 2024

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