Living in Italy
Health insurance & SSN registration
Private insurance for the visa, then optional voluntary enrolment in the national health service.
Steps
- Buy travel/health insurance valid for the visa and first months.
- After the permit receipt, you can register voluntarily with the SSN (Servizio Sanitario Nazionale) at your local ASL by paying the yearly student fee.
- Choose a family doctor (medico di base) and receive the tessera sanitaria.
Official links
Rules and fees change every year. Always confirm on the official websites linked above.
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