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 residencepermit 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.
1. Which are the required documents (for a person holding a work permit either for employment or seasonal work reasons) for the SSN?
• 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
2. How long does the SSN last?
The registration with SSN will have the same duration as the permit of stay.
3. Which documents does a person who entered Italy with a regular work visa under the decreto-flussi system and she/he is waiting for the issuance of the first residence permit to be issued need to submit for the registration with the SSN?
• 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
4. Which documents does a person regularly staying in Italy for self-employment reasons need to submit for the registration with the SSN?
• Residence permit (and/or receipt of application/renewal of the residence permit)
• Identity document
• VAT number or INPS (Social Security Agency) position
• Tax code
• Self-certification of residence or declaration of actual residence
5. Is a person registered on the placement lists and holding a residence permit for awaiting employment entitled to registration with the SSN?
• Residence permit (and/or receipt of application/renewal of the residence permit)
• Identity document
• Tax code
• Self-certification of residence or declaration of actual residence
6. Which are the required documents for a person holding a residence permit for family reasons need to submit for the registration with the SSN?
• Residence permit (and/or receipt of application/renewal of the residence permit)
• Identity document
• Tax code
• Self-certification of residence or declaration of actual residence
7. Which are the required documents in order to register a parent (over 65 years old), who entered Italy on a family reunion visa, with the National Health Service?
• Residence permit (and/or receipt of application/renewal of the residence permit)
• 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)
8. Is a person regularly staying in Italy for family cohesion entitled to the registration with the SSN?
• Residence permit of stay (and/or receipt of application/renewal of the residence permit)
• I.D.
• Tax code
• Self-certification of residence or declaration of actual residence
9. Which documents does a person holding a residence permit to apply for Italian citizenship need to submit for the registration with the SSN?
• Residence permit (and/or receipt of application/renewal of the residence permit)
• Tax code
• Self-certification of residence or declaration of actual residence
10. Which are the required documents for a person waiting for its first residence permit to be issued for family reunion reasons need to submit for the registration with the SSN?
• 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
11. Is a person with a residence permit for study purposes entitled to registration with the Italian national health care system?
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
