How to fill in the postal kit
Guide to completing the postal kit for an Italian residence permit: form 1 and form 2, tax code, reason for stay, documents to attach, payments and shipping.
Quick answer
The postal kit is the envelope distributed by enabled post offices (Sportello Amico) containing the forms for a permit or renewal application: complete form 1 (mandatory), complete form 2 if relevant (income and employment), apply the revenue stamp, make the payments and send it as insured mail.
The kit is the standard channel for most permit and renewal applications: completing it carefully drastically reduces the chance of additional document requests and delays.
You can also complete the kit with help from patronati or Comuni where the service is available — this is your right, not a favour.
Who this guide is for
Anyone filing a first application, renewal or duplicate via the postal kit.
What you need
- Postal kit from an enabled post office
- Passport and tax code
- Photocopies of documents for your reason of stay
- €16 revenue stamp
- Cash or card for the required payments
Step-by-step process
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1. Complete form 1
Enter personal details exactly as in your passport, your tax code and the reason for the application (first application, renewal, duplicate).
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2. Complete form 2 where required
It covers income and employment: details must match your contract and hiring communication.
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3. Apply the revenue stamp
Cancel the revenue stamp on the form as instructed.
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4. Insert document photocopies
Attach documents for your reason of stay and the required payment receipts.
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5. Hand in and send
The clerk checks the completed form and sends the envelope as insured mail.
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6. Keep the receipt
Take the receipt with your user code and password: needed for the appointment and the online check.
Documents
- — Completed and signed form 1
- — Form 2, where applicable
- — Passport photocopy (pages with details, visa and stamps)
- — Photocopy of the expiring permit, for renewal
- — Documents for your reason of stay
- — €16 revenue stamp
- — Payment receipts
Indicative costs
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue stamp | €16.00 | |
| Postal fee | €30.00 | |
| Electronic permit | €30.46 | |
| Contribution | €40 / €50 / €100 | Depends on the duration and type of permit. |
Amounts are those published by official sources on the review date and may change: always check the current amount before paying.
What happens next
- Wait for the appointment summons.
- Check the application status with the codes you received.
- Prepare the original documents for your appointment.
Common mistakes
Mistake: Entering details that differ from your passport.
Better approach: Copy the details exactly from your travel document.
Mistake: Forgetting to sign the form.
Better approach: Sign the form before handing it in at the counter.
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Official sources
This page is based on the official sources listed below. Open them to check the most recent information directly with the competent authority.
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Polizia di Stato — Immigration Office (police headquarters online) (opens in a new tab)
Polizia di Stato · in italiano
Pagina delle Questure con le informazioni sui titoli di soggiorno, i moduli e la verifica dello stato delle pratiche.
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Questure — Documents to include in the postal kit (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
Polizia di Stato — Questure · in italiano
Documento ufficiale con l’elenco dei documenti da inserire nel kit postale per le principali tipologie di permesso di soggiorno.
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Poste Italiane — Sportello Amico counters (opens in a new tab)
Poste Italiane · in italiano
Informazioni sugli uffici postali abilitati al servizio kit postale per il permesso di soggiorno e sulle modalità di spedizione.
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Polizia di Stato — How, where and how much it costs (opens in a new tab)
Polizia di Stato · in italiano
Scheda ufficiale su dove presentare la domanda e sui costi: marca da bollo, spese postali, costo del permesso elettronico e contributo di rilascio.
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