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In short.<\/strong> Residence permit costs in 2026 depend on the permit\u2019s duration, category and filing route. For someone over 18, the Portale Immigrazione lists a \u20ac16 stamp duty, \u20ac30.46 card-production fee, a contribution of \u20ac40, \u20ac50 or \u20ac100 where applicable, and \u20ac30 for postal delivery. Not every application uses a postal kit or pays every item.<\/p>\n

Here you will find how to add up the official charges, distinguish postal service from the kit and see when the total changes.<\/p>\n

Reviewed 8 November 2026.<\/strong> These are general rules, not personalised advice: amounts and payment methods may be updated and vary by permit, duration, age and filing route.<\/p>\n

Leggi questa guida in italiano<\/a><\/p>\n

Residence permit costs in Italy: how much do they add up to?<\/h2>\n

There is no single price for every permit. For an application for an electronic card made by post, the Portale Immigrazione lists a \u20ac16 stamp duty, \u20ac30.46 for producing the card, a variable contribution for some categories and \u20ac30 for postal delivery accepted at the counter. The total depends on which items apply to the application.<\/p>\n

Article 5(2-ter) of the current Consolidated Immigration Act<\/a> states a range of \u20ac80\u2013\u20ac200. The Ministry of Economy and Finance decree of 5 May 2017<\/a> reset the fees at \u20ac40, \u20ac50 and \u20ac100 following judgments that annulled parts of the 2011 decree. The Portale Immigrazione table checked on 8 November 2026 shows the same amounts. The 2017 decree refers to applicants over 18; the portal lists separate rows for minors.<\/p>\n

Article 5(2-ter) exempts some categories, including asylum applications, subsidiary protection and medical-treatment permits, as well as the other titles specifically named in the law. Do not extend those exemptions to every family permit or vulnerable applicant. For the single permit, Article 1 of Legislative Decree No. 83\/2026<\/a> confirms that paragraph 2-ter applies; it does not set a new fee.<\/p>\n

The table below adds up the official charges for the ordinary case of someone over 18 applying for an electronic permit through Sportello Amico. The total is an arithmetic calculation, not a separate package price published by the authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Applicable item<\/th>\nAmount<\/th>\nWhen to include it<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Stamp duty<\/td>\n\u20ac16.00<\/td>\nTo be affixed to the application under the official table<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Electronic permit production<\/td>\n\u20ac30.46<\/td>\nPayment to the postal account listed by the portal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Contribution for a permit over 3 months and up to 1 year<\/td>\n\u20ac40.00<\/td>\nWhere due for the requested category<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Contribution for a permit over 1 year and up to 2 years<\/td>\n\u20ac50.00<\/td>\nWhere due for the requested category<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EU long-term permit and specified professional categories<\/td>\n\u20ac100.00<\/td>\nWhere due for the stated title<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Poste Italiane delivery<\/td>\n\u20ac30.00<\/td>\nFor applications accepted through Sportello Amico<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

With all ordinary items applicable, the arithmetic total is \u20ac116.46 with the \u20ac40 contribution, \u20ac126.46 with the \u20ac50 contribution and \u20ac176.46 with the \u20ac100 contribution. These are examples for a postal application by someone over 18, not universal prices. The contribution depends on the permit\u2019s duration and category; some applications do not include it.<\/p>\n

The official table distinguishes updates, conversions and duplicate cards: no \u20ac40, \u20ac50 or \u20ac100 contribution is listed for those requests, although other costs may remain due. Do not add an item simply because it appears in a general guide. Separate rows cover minors and applications including children; check the relevant case before paying.<\/p>\n

Official further reading:<\/strong> Costs table for permits and residence cards \u2013 Portale Immigrazione (Italian text)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Practical checklist before proceeding<\/h3>\n
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  1. Identify the permit requested, its duration and the filing channel.<\/li>\n
  2. Check which fees and any exemptions apply to the individual application.<\/li>\n
  3. Keep receipts and payment slips, and check previous payments before paying again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

    Which payments are required, and where are they paid?<\/h2>\n

    Stamp duty, the electronic-card payment, any contribution and delivery are separate items. Keeping them separate makes it easier to identify why a total differs from the amount requested at the counter. The Portale Immigrazione says that the \u20ac30.46 production fee is paid to postal current-account number 67422402, held by the Ministry of Economy and Finance.<\/p>\n

    For applications accepted through the postal network, the applicant obtains the yellow-banded kit from a participating post office or asks an authorised patronato or municipality for free help completing it. The application goes in the specified envelope, left open, and is presented at Sportello Amico; the applicant must be identified using the passport or equivalent document used to complete the form. Follow the form\u2019s instructions for including payment receipts.<\/p>\n

    The receipt for the payment enclosed with the application should also be kept for the Police Headquarters appointment, according to the portal\u2019s instructions. After the application is accepted, Poste issues a receipt with codes that can be used to check progress. This does not mean the final permit card has already been produced. For collection, see Checking your Italian residence permit status and collecting the card<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Not every application is sent by post. The Portale Immigrazione links to separate tables for applications filed at Sportello Amico and at the Police Headquarters. For a first permit following an authorisation, also follow the instructions from the office managing that procedure. Posting a kit without checking the correct route does not replace the other required steps.<\/p>\n

    Why does the contribution depend on the permit?<\/h2>\n

    The contribution is not a flat fee for every document. The official table distinguishes permit duration and some types of title: \u20ac40 for a permit lasting over three months and up to one year; \u20ac50 for a permit lasting over one year and up to two years; and \u20ac100 for the EU long-term residence permit and the listed categories of executives and specialist workers. Check the actual duration and category.<\/p>\n

    For an update, conversion or duplicate, the Portale Immigrazione says the contribution is not due. The electronic-card production fee is a separate item listed for these requests, as is delivery if the postal procedure is used. \u201cConversion\u201d here means a particular change to the residence title; do not confuse it with converting a permit to a different basis of stay, which has its own requirements and procedure.<\/p>\n

    Exemptions or reductions depend on the law and the relevant category. Do not assume every vulnerable applicant, family member or protection holder is exempt from the same item. This guide does not extend exemptions beyond the cases clearly shown in the table reviewed; for a specific case, check the current official page and the rules governing the permit.<\/p>\n

    The contribution is only one part of the application cost; it does not determine entitlement to the permit. Substantive requirements depend on the reason for stay. To compare the categories, read Italian residence permit types<\/a> or, if your current permit is approaching expiry, see Residence Permit Renewal in Italy: When, Costs and Documents (2026)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    How can you use the postal kit without paying twice?<\/h2>\n

    The kit is a way to file an application, not a package that makes every cost identical. Before buying stamp duty or completing payment slips, check whether your type of application is eligible for Sportello Amico. The Portale Immigrazione tables distinguish postal applications from those filed at the Police Headquarters; also follow any specific first-permit instructions.<\/p>\n

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    1. Identify the permit category and the request: first issue, renewal, update, conversion or duplicate.<\/li>\n
    2. Check whether the official instructions direct your application to Sportello Amico, the Police Headquarters or another office for your permit type.<\/li>\n
    3. Calculate stamp duty, production fee, any applicable contribution and delivery separately; include only items required for your case.<\/li>\n
    4. Complete the required forms and keep the receipts; do not attach payment receipts belonging to another application or family member.<\/li>\n
    5. Present the open envelope at an authorised counter and ask for a receipt showing the tracking codes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Do not pay into bank details sent by unofficial intermediaries. The portal lists the postal account and reference for the electronic-permit payment; delivery is paid when the application is accepted at the counter. Always check that the payment slip matches the procedure and amount actually due.<\/p>\n

      Official further reading:<\/strong> Procedure: documents, kit and filing \u2013 Portale Immigrazione (Italian text)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

      When could the total differ from the amounts shown?<\/h2>\n

      The total may change because a contribution is not due, the applicant is a minor, the application is made without postal delivery or a category has a specific rule. There may also be a cost for supporting documents that is not a permit fee. The totals on this page are therefore examples based on the listed items, not a quote for every file.<\/p>\n

      The Portale Immigrazione table checked on 8 November 2026 lists \u20ac16, \u20ac30.46, \u20ac40, \u20ac50, \u20ac100 and \u20ac30 for the items described. The page does not clearly state its last-update date; check the current procedure and ask the responsible office if another official source gives a different amount.<\/p>\n

      The \u20ac30.46 is the production charge for the electronic permit, not the kit price. Some parenthetical examples in the table contain arithmetic errors; the main fee row says \u20ac30.46. Confirm the charges with the responsible office before paying.<\/p>\n

      Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n

      Does the postal kit cost \u20ac30?<\/h3>\n

      The official table lists \u20ac30 for Poste Italiane delivery when an application is accepted at Sportello Amico. The Portale does not list a separate purchase price for the kit: \u20ac30 is delivery, not a fee for the forms and envelope. Before paying, distinguish delivery from contributions and the card-production charge.<\/p>\n

      What is the total for a two-year permit?<\/h3>\n

      For an ordinary postal application by someone over 18, adding the listed charges gives \u20ac126.46: stamp duty, electronic-card production, the \u20ac50 contribution and delivery. The total can differ if the procedure is not postal, an exemption applies or the category has specific costs.<\/p>\n

      Do I have to pay the contribution for a duplicate or update?<\/h3>\n

      The Portale Immigrazione table says the duration-based contribution of \u20ac40, \u20ac50 or \u20ac100 is not due for an update, conversion or duplicate. Other items, such as electronic-card production or postal delivery, may still apply depending on the procedure.<\/p>\n

      Must every application use the yellow postal kit?<\/h3>\n

      No. The Portale Immigrazione distinguishes applications filed at Sportello Amico from those handled by the Police Headquarters and links to the relevant tables. Check the permit category, type of request and any first-permit instructions before completing a kit or paying for delivery.<\/p>\n

      Official sources<\/h2>\n