Can I register with the Italian National Health Care System (SSN) as a foreigner?

Jul 05, 2022

In this article, you will find the answers to the most frequent questions on the required documents for third-country nationals with an Italian regular permit of stay to register with the Italian national health care system (SSN).

Please note that the following are standard information/requirements, and the Italian authorities may request additional documents at their discretion.

• Permit of stay (or receipt of application/renewal of the permit of stay)

• Identity document

• Tax code

• Self-certification of residence or declaration of actual residence

The registration with SSN will have the same duration as the permit of stay.

• Receipt of submission of permit of stay application

• Copy of the clearance issued by the Immigration Office

• Copy of the contract of stay signed in the Prefettura (local Government Office)

• Identity document

• Tax code

• Self-certification of residence or declaration of actual residence

• Permit of stay (and/or receipt of application/renewal of the permit of stay)

• Identity document

• VAT number or INPS (Social Security Agency) position

• Tax code

• Self-certification of residence or declaration of actual residence

• Permit of stay (and/or receipt of application/renewal of the permit of stay)

• Identity document

• Tax code

• Self-certification of residence or declaration of actual residence

• Permit of stay (and/or receipt of application/renewal of the permit of stay)

• Identity document

• Tax code

• Self-certification of residence or declaration of actual residence

• Permit of stay (and/or receipt of application/renewal of the permit of stay)

• Identity document

• Tax code

• Self-certification of residence or declaration of actual residence

• Contribution payment receipt (the post office slip to be paid can be picked up directly at the ASL offices)

• Permit of stay (and/or receipt of application/renewal of the permit of stay)

• I.D.

• Tax code

• Self-certification of residence or declaration of actual residence

• Permit of stay (and/or receipt of application/renewal of the permit of stay)

• Tax code

• Self-certification of residence or declaration of actual residence

• Receipt of submission of permit of stay application

• Copy of the clearance issued by the Immigration Office in the Prefettura

• Identity document

• Tax code

• Self-certification of residence or declaration of actual residence

Yes, in the above case, it is possible to register with the SSN. However, this type of registration is subject to the payment of an annual flat-rate contribution.

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