Servizio Sanitario Nazionale, Italy's public healthcare system.
You enrol through your local ASL.
Eligibility and timing depend on your status. Until you are enrolled, private health insurance is commonly required, so ask the ASL what applies to you.
Procedures vary by city and individual situation. Confirm with the relevant office, your consulate or a qualified professional.
Official source: Ministero della Salute. Always check there for current rules.
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Updated October 2026. See the full checklist · Back to glossary