Health in Italy

In Italy, all Italian and foreign people have the right to access healthcare. To get the treatment you need, it is very important to know how the Italian health system works. For example, knowing how to get a doctor, where to buy medicines, how to book a medical check, etc. In this section you will find useful information to understand how to access these services.

Permesso di Soggiorno for Medical Treatment

What is the permesso di soggiorno for medical treatment? The permesso di soggiorno for medical treatment is a residence permit…

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Tesserino STP

Tesserino STP

What is the tesserino STP? The tesserino STP is a document that allows people without a permesso di soggiorno to…

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healthcare for undocumented migrants

Healthcare for undocumented migrants provided by Italian associations

In Italy, undocumented migrants who do not have a valid residence permit cannot register with the national health service, or…

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Tesserino ENI

Tesserino ENI

Citizens of the European Union: who are in Italy without a certificato di regolarità di soggiorno or residenza (and cannot…

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Ambulatori for Stranieri Temporaneamente Presenti (STP)

Foreign citizens who do not have a valid residence permit (permesso di soggiorno) cannot register with the national Italian health…

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The healthcare ticket: when and how to pay

What is the healthcare ticket? The healthcare ticket is a sum of money that you must pay after seeing a…

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