Social Security Number In Italy: Expats Guide

Navigating Italy as an expat?

Stumped by the elusive Codice Fiscale?

Dive in as we demystify Italy’s essential social insurance number for you!

What Is The Social Security Number In italy?

No matter where they live, every Italian citizen (or eligible foreign citizen) must use the codice fiscale, a personal identification number issued by the Agenzia delle Entrate (Italian Revenue Agency), to prove their identity when interacting with Italian government offices and agencies.

This number is comparable to the Canadian Social Insurance Number. The codice fiscale is valid for the lifetime of the possessor and is required for any fiscal (taxation) or legal transactions.

The person’s surname, name, year, month, and day of birth, sex, and place of birth all go into the 16-character codice fiscale.

Are The Social Security Number And Social Insurance Number The Same In italy?

Yes they are, indeed. Italian social security number.

Requirements to apply for an Codice fiscale:

Your passport and, in some situations, proof of address are all you need to get a Codice fiscale if you are a citizen of the European Union or of a nation in the Schengen region (e.g., a bank statement or utility bill).

If you are not an EU or Schengen citizen, you must also submit one of the following materials in addition to a copy of your most recent passport:

a) Entry stamp, no more than three months old, from Italy or any other EU or Schengen nation;

b) A valid visa from Italy or another EU or Schengen nation;

c) Special proxy containing the specifics of why you require the Italian Codex fiscale, written, say, by a lawyer or accountant.

How To Get Your Italian Social Security Number?

If you live in this consular jurisdiction and want to apply for a “codice fiscale,” send the following by ordinary mail with a self-addressed, pre-paid return envelope attached or by email:

– Application form (modulo AA4/8 ENG) that has been properly filled out and signed;

– Your authentic picture ID;

– Your birth certificate, which will verify your information;

– If you’re a woman who is married, just your married name appears on both your marriage certificate and your photo ID.

– A document demonstrating the applicant’s residency within this consular territory (utility bill, bank account , lease agreement, etc.).

Please be aware that according to Italian law, the “codice fiscale” must be provided with the information listed on the applicant’s birth certificate.

The consent of the person you are obtaining a “codice fiscale” on behalf of is also necessary.
One of the parents must also present a legitimate picture ID if you’re asking for a “codice fiscale” for a youngster.

A valid picture ID and the dead’s death certificate are also necessary if you are obtaining a “codice fiscale” for a deceased person.

This Consulate General only issues paper certificates; we are unable to create laminated cards with “codice fiscale.” You must speak with the “Agenzia delle Entrate” in Italy directly if you want to apply for a laminated card.

If you misplace your “codice fiscale,” you can ask this Consulate for a copy by presenting the same supporting documents as before.

How is the social security number calculated?

A security number or personal fiscal code is made up of sixteen alphanumeric characters:

  • Your surname is made up of your last name’s first three consonants. A vowel will be used if there aren’t 3 consonants in the word. An X will be used to complete the three characters if your name is only three letters or less.
  • Your name(s): Your name’s initial consonant. The first consonant of each name, for instance, will be utilized if you have three names. Once more, a filler is an X.
  • The final two digits of your birth year are your year of birth.
  • The month of birth: based on a specified table, your birth month is given a letter.
  • Your gender and day of birth are indicated by two numerals, such as 15 or 9. The number 40 is added if you’re a woman.
  • Birthplace: Four alphanumeric characters that correspond to international country codes.
  • Control number: a control number is added to the computation to check it depending on the remainder of the code.

Conclusion

So, whether you’re sipping espresso in Rome or taking a Vespa ride in Florence, ensuring your Codice Fiscale is in order is paramount. Stay informed and keep exploring the Italian dream!

Happy Exploring!

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