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How to get a Codice Fiscale in Turin
Italy's tax code is your key to renting, a SIM, a bank account and a doctor. Get it before you leave home at the Italian consulate, or in Turin at the Agenzia delle Entrate.
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The codice fiscale is a 16-character tax code. You’ll need it to sign a rental contract, open a bank account, get a SIM card, enrol at university, apply for EDISU and register with a doctor. There are two ways to get it.
Option 1: Before you leave, at the Italian consulate
If you live abroad, apply at the Italian embassy or consulate in your country of residence. Many students do this together with their study visa. Consulates ask for:
- the request form
- a copy of your passport
- the reason you need the code (for example university enrolment)
Some consulates only issue the code in specific cases, such as when you need it for an online procedure, so check your consulate’s website first.
Option 2: In Turin, at the Agenzia delle Entrate
Book an in-person appointment at an Agenzia delle Entrate office for your first code, so staff can check your identity. Bring:
- EU citizens: a valid ID card or passport.
- Non-EU citizens: a valid passport (with visa if you need one) or residence permit, plus proof that you’re entitled to be in Italy.
You’ll fill in the request form with your details and an address in Italy. Download it from the Agenzia’s site.
Tips
- Get it as early as possible. Landlords, universities and EDISU all ask for it.
- Your name must match your passport exactly.
- Keep a photo of the certificate. You’ll be asked for it again and again.
- You don’t need an agency for this. The consulate or the Agenzia handles it directly.
Official sources
- Agenzia delle Entrate: Tax identification number for foreign citizens
- Ministero degli Esteri: Codice fiscale
This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules and procedures change, so always confirm with the office concerned. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
