The health card linked to the national health service, if you're registered.
You register with the national health service at your local ASL. The card is usually mailed to your address of record afterwards.
It follows health-service registration, which for many people comes after residenza. A Codice Fiscale alone doesn't always trigger it, so ask your ASL what applies to you.
Procedures vary by city and individual situation. Confirm with the relevant office, your consulate or a qualified professional.
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Updated October 2026. See the full checklist · Back to glossary