Conversion and renewal of the permesso di soggiorno: what are the differences

Renewal of the permesso di soggiorno

The renewal of the permesso di soggiorno is the process you need to follow when your permit is about to expire and you wish to continue living in Italy. This step is crucial for extending the validity of your permit and maintaining your legal status in the country.You should start the renewal process about 60 days before the expiration of your current permit. To do this, you have two main options:

• Book an appointment at the Questura: You can do this through the website Prenotafacile.it.
• Request the renewal via postal kit: Pick up the kit for free at the post office and send your request.
  Remember that only certain types of permesso di soggiorno can be requested through the Prenotafacile.it website, and some can be done via kit postale.

Conversion of the permesso di soggiorno

The conversion of the permesso di soggiorno is necessary when you need to change the type of permesso you hold due to a change in your situation. For example, if you go from being a student to a worker, you will need to convert your permesso di soggiorno.
As with the renewal, depending on your permesso, you can request an appointment at the Questura through the Prenotafacile.it website or send your request via the kit postale, which you can pick up for free at the post office.