STUDENT AREA · RESIDENCE PERMIT
Residence permit: the Yellow Kit step by step.
Complete guide to filling in MOD. 209 - Form 1 and Form 2 of the postal Kit (the "Yellow Kit", Kit Giallo), completed with a real example of a female student. For non-EU students applying for the first issue of the residence permit for study purposes.
Last updated: May 2026 · valid for the "study purposes" / code 24 permit type (university and language courses). For other reasons (work, family, asylum) the procedure changes.
Important
You have 8 working days from the day you arrived in Italy to submit the residence permit application. Count from the day after you land. Missing the deadline jeopardises the visa and any future renewal.
1. What the Yellow Kit is
The Yellow Kit (Kit Giallo, officially MOD. 209) is the yellow envelope with the official paperwork to apply for the residence permit. You collect it free of charge at any post office with a Sportello Amico desk. Inside you find two forms (Form 1 and Form 2), the instructions in Italian and the pre-addressed envelope to hand in at the desk.
For a study permit you only need Form 1. You fill in Form 2 only if you renew a permit for research, apply for a long-term EU residence permit or convert the permit.
The kit is submitted by registered post through Poste Italiane. The Questura (immigration office) then summons you for fingerprinting and, a few months later, you collect the electronic permit card.
2. Documents you need before you start
Prepare these documents before you start filling in the forms:
- Valid passport + photocopy of every used page (visa, Schengen entry stamp).
- Study visa (stuck into the passport): a legible photocopy.
- 4 passport photos, recent, with a white or light background. The post office photobooth costs about €8.
- Italian tax code (Codice Fiscale): if you do not have it yet, go first to the Agenzia delle Entrate. It is issued on the spot.
- Accademia di Italiano acceptance letter (we sent it to you by email and post): original AND photocopy.
- Proof of accommodation in Italy: rental contract, hostel receipt or a Dichiarazione di Ospitalità (declaration of hospitality) from your host.
- Proof of sufficient financial means: bank statement for the last 3 months showing about €5,825 per year (figure updated each year). Alternatives: scholarship, guarantee from a resident relative, parents' letter + their income tax return.
- Health insurance policy valid for the entire stay: if you do not have one, enrol here with the Italian SSN (recommended, about €700 per year for non-EU students).
- A €16 revenue stamp (marca da bollo): bought at any tobacconist or at the post office.
Our example student · Maria Hernandez
To make this simulation realistic, we follow Maria Hernandez from the moment she opens her Yellow Kit. Every field below is filled in with realistic data: you can copy the pattern and substitute your own.
Nationality: Mexican (code MEX) · Date of birth: 14 March 2002 · Passport no. G12345678 issued on 02/05/2023, expires 01/05/2033, by the SRE Mexico.
Visa: type D, multiple entries, code 24 (study), issued on 12 April 2026 by the Italian Consulate in Mexico City, valid 12/04/2026 → 12/04/2027, reason "STUDY".
Entry into Italy: 28 April 2026 at Rome Fiumicino airport.
Course: a 9-month long-term Italian course at Accademia di Italiano Florence (Via Bolognese 52), 05/05/2026 → 31/01/2027.
Address in Italy: Via San Gallo 22, 50129 Firenze (FI), c/o Mrs Rossi (host family, with a signed Dichiarazione di Ospitalità).
Codice Fiscale: HRNMRA02C54Z515P (collected at the Agenzia delle Entrate on 30/04/2026).
4. Filling in MOD. 209 - FORM 1
Fill in in block capitals with a black pen. No correction fluid. If you make a mistake, take a fresh copy from the kit (it contains spares). Do NOT sign or date the form before the post office desk: the clerk watches you sign.
Header - recipient
| Field (MOD. 209 · FORM 1 · header) | Example value |
|---|---|
| Al Signor Questore di: (city where the Questura is based) | FIRENZE |
| Province code (2-letter province code) | FI |
| Revenue stamp €16.00 (do NOT attach it here) | leave blank · the postal clerk attaches it |
+ €80 enrolment fee (one-off)
Choose the Questura of the province where you actually live in Italy. Maria lives in Florence, so she writes FIRENZE and FI.
SECTION 1 - Application data (fields 3-20)
| Field (SECTION 1 - Application data) | Example value |
|---|---|
| 3. SURNAME (surname as on the passport) | HERNANDEZ |
| 4. FIRST NAME (first name/s as on the passport) | MARIA |
| 5. PROVINCE OF DOMICILE | FI |
| 6. MUNICIPALITY OF DOMICILE | FIRENZE |
| 7. APPLYING FOR: | (select one of points 8-12 below) |
| 8. ISSUE (first issue - Maria's case) | SELECTED |
| 9. RENEWAL | empty |
| 10. UPDATE | empty |
| 11. DUPLICATE | empty |
| 12. CONVERSION | empty |
| 13. OF THE: | (select 14 or 15) |
| 14. RESIDENCE PERMIT | SELECTED |
| 15. RESIDENCE CARD | empty |
| 16. PERMIT TYPE CODE (see Table 2) | 24 (university STUDY / language course) |
| 17. PHOTO UPDATE | empty |
| 18. PERMIT NUMBER (renewal only - on first issue leave blank) | leave blank |
| 19. TYPE CODE held | leave blank |
| 20. EXPIRY DATE | leave blank |
Permit type codes that may apply to you: 24 = study (university / language course), 27 = research, 09 = long-term EU residence permit, 13 = family (adults), 14 = family (minors), 16 = employed work, 28 = awaiting employment after research, 30 = awaiting employment after study, 5 = awaiting employment (other).
SECTION 2 - Data on the completed application (fields 22-29)
| Field (SECTION 2 - Data on the completed application) | Example value |
|---|---|
| 22. INDICATE WHICH FORMS (skip - completed with the boxes below) | skip |
| 23. FORM 1 | SELECTED (you are filling it in) |
| 24. FORM 2 | empty (study permit, not needed) |
| 25. TOTAL NUMBER OF SHEETS | skip |
| 26. DEPENDENT CHILDREN under 14 | 0 |
| 28. DATE | leave blank - sign at the post office |
| 29. SIGNATURE | leave blank - sign at the post office |
Date and signature
Do not fill in fields 28 and 29 at home. The postal clerk must witness your signature.
SECTION 3 - Personal details (fields 31-38)
| Field (SECTION 3 - Personal details) | Example value |
|---|---|
| 31. CODICE FISCALE (skip if you do not have it yet at first issue) | HRNMRA02C54Z515P |
| 32. MARITAL STATUS (A = unmarried · B = married) | A |
| 33. SEX (F = female · M = male) | F |
| 34. BORN ON (dd/mm/yyyy) | 14/03/2002 |
| 35. COUNTRY OF BIRTH CODE (see Table 3) | MEX |
| 36. COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP CODE | MEX |
| 37. REFUGEE (YES / NO) | NO |
| 38. CITY OF BIRTH | MEXICO CITY |
SECTION 4 - Identity document data (fields 40-46)
| Field (SECTION 4 - Identity document data) | Example value |
|---|---|
| 40. PASSPORT | SELECTED |
| 41. OTHER TYPE OF DOCUMENT | empty |
| 44. NUMBER (passport number - copy exactly, letters included) | G12345678 |
| 45. VALID UNTIL (dd/mm/yyyy) | 01/05/2033 |
| 46. ISSUED BY (01=government · 02=embassy abroad · 03=embassy in IT) | 01 (Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores, MEX) |
SECTION 5 - Visa data (fields 48-57) · first issue only
| Field (SECTION 5 - Visa data) | Example value |
|---|---|
| 48. DATE OF ENTRY INTO ITALY | 28/04/2026 |
| 49. BORDER (border or airport of entry) | ROMA FIUMICINO (FCO) |
| 50. VISA NUMBER | MX2026001234 |
| 51. VISA TYPE (D = national long-stay, over 90 days) | D |
| 52. SINGLE ENTRY | empty |
| 53. MULTIPLE ENTRY | SELECTED |
| 54. REASON FOR THE VISA | STUDY |
| 55. DURATION (days) | 365 |
| 56. VALID FROM | 12/04/2026 |
| 57. VALID TO | 12/04/2027 |
SECTION 7 - Domicile data in Italy (fields 70-84)
| Field (SECTION 7 - Domicile data in Italy) | Example value |
|---|---|
| ADDRESS (Via / Viale / Piazza, no.) | VIA SAN GALLO 22 |
| POSTCODE | 50129 |
| MUNICIPALITY | FIRENZE |
| PROVINCE | FI |
| PHONE (Italian mobile if you have one) | +39 333 1234567 |
| MARIA.HERNANDEZ@EMAIL.COM |
For the study permit Maria stops here. Skip SECTIONS 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 unless a family member lives in Italy with her.
5. FORM 2 - when (and how) to fill it in
For a study permit at first issue you do NOT fill in Form 2. Leave it blank in the envelope. You need Form 2 only if you are:
- Renewing a permit for research (fill in SEC. 1, 2, 5).
- Converting the permit into one for awaiting employment after graduation (fill in SEC. 6).
- Applying for the long-term EU residence permit (fill in SEC. 1; SEC. 2/3/4 depending on the type of work; SEC. 5).
If your situation is one of these, the structure of Form 2 mirrors that of Form 1 (personal details at the top, then the specific sections). The section most requested by students is:
Form 2 - SECTION 5: means of support
| Field (FORM 2 · SECTION 5 - Means of support) | Example value |
|---|---|
| ANNUAL INCOME (annual amount in €) | € 6,500.00 |
| SOURCE (scholarship / personal resources / family guarantee) | FAMILY GUARANTEE |
| SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION | GUARANTEE DECLARATION + 3-MONTH BANK STATEMENT + PARENT'S CUD |
+ €80 enrolment fee (one-off)
6. Costs - how much you will pay
You pay everything at the post office at the moment of submission. The revenue stamp is the only item you bring yourself (the postal clerk attaches it to the form).
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Revenue stamp on Form 1 | €16.00 |
| Poste Italiane registered post fee | €30.00 |
| Electronic Residence Permit (PSE) | €70.46 |
| Total | €116.46 |
+ €80 enrolment fee (one-off)
7. Where to submit the Kit - addresses and hours
The Kit is submitted only at a post office with a Sportello Amico desk (the desk dedicated to immigration). Not every post office has one: find the nearest at poste.it/sportello-amico or by calling 803.160. Always book the appointment before going: without a booking you can wait several hours.
Milan - Posta Centrale Cordusio
Piazza Cordusio 4 · 20123 Milano (MI)
Hours: Mon-Fri 08:20-19:05 · Sat 08:20-12:35
Booking: poste.it/cerca or 803.160
Metro M1 Cordusio. Over 200 Sportello Amico offices in the province.
Florence - Posta Centrale Pellicceria
Via Pellicceria 3 · 50123 Firenze (FI)
Hours: Mon-Fri 08:15-19:00 · Sat 08:15-13:30
Booking: poste.it/cerca or 803.160
City centre, near Piazza della Repubblica.
Mantua - Posta Centrale
Piazza Martiri di Belfiore 15 · 46100 Mantova (MN)
Hours: Mon-Fri 08:20-13:35 · Sat 08:20-12:35 (check on poste.it/cerca)
Booking: poste.it/cerca or 803.160
Small province: few appointments, book in good time.
Turin - Posta Centrale Alfieri
Via Alfieri 10 · 10121 Torino (TO)
Hours: Mon-Fri 08:20-19:05 · Sat 08:20-12:35 (check on poste.it/cerca)
Booking: poste.it/cerca or 803.160
Near Porta Susa station.
08 AFTER SUBMISSION
Appointment at the Questura
- The clerk weighs the envelope, takes the payment and gives you a postal receipt. This receipt counts as a provisional permit: always keep it with you.
- On the receipt you will find a file number and a password. Track the status of your application at questure.poliziadistato.it/stranieri.
- Within 30-60 days the Questura - Immigration Office summons you for photo and fingerprints (rilievi fotodattiloscopici). Bring the passport, the postal receipt, the photocopies and 4 extra passport photos. Attend only on the date and time indicated on the summons letter.
- Another 2-4 months later (it varies from one Questura to another) you collect the electronic permit card. Valid for the duration of your course.
Questura - Immigration Office
Milan
Via Cagni 15 · 20162 Milano (MI)
Hours: by summons only (date and time on your summons)
Booking: prenotafacile.poliziadistato.it (SPID/CIE)
Also URP at Via Montebello 26 + Via Cherasco 7. The largest immigration office in Italy.
Florence
Via della Fortezza 17 (Caserma Fadini) · 50129 Firenze (FI)
Hours: Mon-Thu 08:00-14:00 + 14:30-17:30 · Fri 08:00-14:00
Booking: prenotafacile.poliziadistato.it · URP 055 4977602
Not Via Zara 2 (only the URP/complaints office there).
Mantua
Piazza Sordello 46 · 46100 Mantova (MN)
Hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-14:00 · Thu 08:00-17:00 (from 12:00: document collection only)
Booking: prenotafacile.poliziadistato.it · URP 0376 205517
City centre, near Palazzo Ducale.
Turin
Via Tommaso Dorè 3 · 10152 Torino (TO)
Hours: Mon-Fri 08:30-17:30 · Tue and Thu 14:00-17:30 (family/minors)
Booking: prenotafacile.poliziadistato.it
The old address at Corso Verona 4 is CLOSED. Document collection: Commissariato Barriera Milano, Via Sandro Botticelli 116.
Keep the postal receipt
It counts as a provisional residence permit until you receive the electronic card. It allows you to re-enter Italy after a trip, rent a home, open a bank account.
9. Common mistakes to avoid
- Filling it in in English. The kit must be filled in in Italian, in BLOCK CAPITALS, with a black pen.
- Signing at home. Sign only at the post office desk (fields 28-29 and the equivalents on Form 2).
- A mismatched Italian address. The province on the Questura header and in SECTION 7 must match.
- Wrong photo format. White or light background, no mirrored glasses, no broad smile, face fully visible.
- Insufficient proof of means. The bank statement must cover at least 3 months and show the minimum annual amount.
- Forgetting the passport copies. Photocopy every used page, not just the personal-data one.
- Filling in SECTION 11/12. Complete only if your spouse or children under 14 actually live with you in Italy.
- Missing tax code. If you have it, write it in field 31: it speeds up the Questura's search.
10. Download
Yellow Kit · official forms (Italian)
- MOD. 209 - FORM 1 (application form, Sections 1-12) · 1.3 MB · PDF
- MOD. 209 - FORM 2 (residence card / additional information) · 1.8 MB · PDF
- MOD. 209 - multilingual instructions (IT/EN/FR/ES/AR/ZH) · 1.2 MB · PDF
- General information - what the postal Kit is and how it works · 2.4 MB · PDF
- State Police - document checklist by permit type · 32 KB · PDF
Step-by-step guide (English)
- How to fill out the forms - field-by-field (English) · 335 KB · PDF
- UniBG - full residence permit guide (English, 2024) · 232 KB · PDF
- UniBG - residence permit visual step-by-step · 233 KB · PDF
We accompany you in person
If you are enrolled in a long-term course, during orientation week our team accompanies you to the post office to submit the kit. No stress, no unfamiliar desks. Write to info@accademiaditaliano.it or drop by the help desk at the campus where you are enrolled.