The Codice Fiscale, or Fiscal Code, is a tax code containing letters and numbers. It is a unique identification code issued by the Italian Tax Authority (Agenzia delle Entrate). It is a required code for many official documents, private contracts, online purchases and money transfers. Specifically, it is required for housing agreements / rental lasting 4 or more weeks.

When you enrolled at Cattolica you were given a code similar to the Fiscal Code, however, this code was automatically generated by our systems and is not the offical code issued by the Italian Tax Authority and therefore is not valid for use in the transactions listed above.

!! All students (EU and NON EU) staying in Italy for 4 weeks or more must obtain an official fiscal code !!

Non-EU students can apply for the official fiscal code at the same time as they apply for their visa at the Italian Embassy or Consulate Office in their home country prior to their departure.

The links below will take you to the forms and instructions you need to obtain your official fiscal code from the Agenzie delle entrate.
 

Applying for the Fiscal Code in Milan

 

1. Download and complete the form from the link above, following the instructions provided. 

2. Find out the Municipal Zone you live in. Milan is made up of 9 municipal zones and you can find your zone by entering the words ‘Municipio zona’ and your address in Google.

3. Find the contact details and email address of the Tax Authority Office for your zone.

4. Send the form to the tax authority of your zone via email, together with:

• A scanned copy of your passport 
• If applicable, a scanned copy of the visa page

If you are submitting a copy of your ID card, make sure you include the front and back.

In the subject line of the email, enter the following info: Name, Surname, Request for Fiscal Code.

It normally takes 5 to 10 business days to process your application, after which you will receive a pdf file with your certificate.
 
If you need extra support on this and other administrative procedures, you can contact YES Milano, an organization of the City of Milan that assists international students during their stay here. You can set up a one-to-one appointment at their One-Stop-Shop. For more info, visit their website: Welcome, Students! | YesMilano.