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Short answer
Some people charge fees for permit appointments or promise a permit. Official procedures never need payment to a private person.
Information, not legal advice. MovItaly is not a law firm. Check with the questura or consulate before you act.
As of 20 October 2026.
Who is this for
Anyone applying for or renewing a permit in Italy.
What to know
Official permit procedures use the Poste, the Questura and the Sportello Unico. Be careful with anyone who asks for cash, guarantees approval or sells a job contract.
Steps
Use only official channels. Keep receipts. Report suspicious offers to the police or a legal aid desk.
Costs & timing
Official fees are paid through official channels only. [VERIFY] any figure or date on the official page before relying on it.
Common mistakes
Paying for a promised appointment or contract.
Where to get help
The official page below, the Questura, or a free legal aid desk.
TO VERIFY: this draft has not been checked by an editor against the official source.
Sources
- Ministry of the Interior - immigration (Ministero dell'Interno)
