Frequently Asked Questions

 

I am a non-EU citizen. Do I need a residence permit for my stay in Italy?

EUI researchers staying for not less than 1 year are entitled to apply for the special ID card issued by the Italian Ministero degli Affari Esteri to non-Italian members of the EUI, i.e. researchers, fellows, administrative and teaching staff.

If you are a non-EU citizen, this card exempts you from having to apply to the local police headquarters for a permesso di soggiorno (standard residence permit). The EUI deals with the application when you register at the Institute and the card will be issued shortly after your arrival.

If you are registered at the EUI for less than 1 year you are not entitled to this card and must obtain a standard residence permit (permesso di soggiorno) from the main Police Headquarters (Questura).

 

How do I get a Residence Permit (Permesso di Soggiorno)?

Those not entitled to the special ID card issued by the Ministero degli Affari Esteri, e.g. visiting/exchange students/fellows staying for less than 1 year or partners and family members of researchers and fellows, can get this permit from the central Police Headquarters (Questura) in Florence.

If you need help making your application, contact the Welcome Unit at welcome.unit@eui.eu .

 

I am a non-EU citizen. Do I need a visa and how can I get one?

Researchers and Fellows who are non-EU nationals should check thoroughly with their local Italian Consulate or Embassy for visa requirements before travelling to Florence.

For information about visas go to: http://www.esteri.it/visti/index_eng.asp 

N.B. If you think you will need the special card issued by the Italian Foreign Ministry, you should apply for a ‘visto di tipo D per missione lunga durata’ for the duration of your EUI scholarship (i.e. initially for one academic year until 31 August). This is very important for the issue of the Ministero degli Affari Esteri card after arrival in Italy.

 

I am an EU citizen. How do I get residence in Italy?

As a general rule, EU citizens are exempted from applying for the Permesso di Soggiorno.

However, for stays over 3 months you must to register with the local town hall.

 

I am a non-EU citizen. How can I import my car?

Non-EU nationals can import a new or old car, duty-free on providing proof of ownership for over 1 year.

 

I am an EU citizen. How can I import my car?

EU nationals may import a car without paying duty, provided that it is over six months old and has done more than 6,000 km.

If you need to know more about importing and re-registering vehicles in Italy, contact welcomeunit@eui.eu , for info on who to contact.