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Entry procedures, visas and residence permits
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general
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https://www.unipd.it/en/residence-permit-research
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https://www.unipd.it/procedure-soggiorno-studenti
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2026-03-24T09:03:48+00:00
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Entry procedures, visas and residence permits

Source: https://www.unipd.it/en/residence-permit-research Parent: https://www.unipd.it/procedure-soggiorno-studenti

Entry procedures, visas and residence permits

Versione italiana

International researchers need to go through a number of procedures that will differ according to:

All researchers are subject to Italian law regulating residence permits for foreign nationals.

Applicants seeking entry visas for Specialization School Diploma, PhD, Masters degree and Postgraduate studies (with or without scholarship grants) do not fall within the scope of article 27-ter, Legislative Decree 286/98 (entry visa and residence permit for scientific research). Please check residence permit for study purposes for further information.

Tax code (codice fiscale)

The Italian tax code (codice fiscale) is an alphanumeric code which allows Italian authorities to identify any person. The tax code is essential if you need to sign a contract in Italy,  to open a bank account, and to access many public services (including health services).

The official tax code is NOT needed at application stage. The online application system will automatically generate a tax code for all non-Italian citizens. The official code is however needed to enrol at the University of Padova.

The tax code is issued by the Italian Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate). You can apply for a tax code following one of the procedures detailed below:

OR

SAOS - Servizio Accoglienza Ospiti Stranieri  (Immigration Support Service)

Palazzo Bo, via VIII Febbraio 2, 35122 Padova\ email: saos@unipd.it\ Book an appointment with the SAOS Desk

SAOS Desk