Living in Italy
Bank account, SIM card & part-time jobs
Practical setup in your first week.
SIM card
- Iliad, Vodafone, WindTre, TIM, ho. – bring passport + codice fiscale.
- Monthly plans cost about €6–12 with 100GB+.
Bank
- Online banks (e.g. N26, Revolut, Hype, BBVA) are easiest to open.
- Traditional banks (Intesa, UniCredit) may ask for permit receipt and address.
Part-time work
- Student permits allow up to 20 hours/week (1,040 hours/year).
- University 150-hour collaborations (collaborazioni studentesche) are paid and flexible.
Rules and fees change every year. Always confirm on the official websites linked above.
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How to contact Italian universities →