Guidance

Italy: how to obtain the biometric residency card for UK nationals living in Italy before 1 January 2021

Information for UK nationals about how to obtain the biometric residency card in Italy.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 22 February 2021
• Last updated: 29 April 2026
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  1. 29 April 2026

     This guidance has been updated.

  2. 10 April 2025

     Updated information on booking an appointment with the questura.

  3. 22 February 2021

     First published.

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Biometric residency card ‘carta di soggiorno’ for UK nationals living in Italy before 1 January 2021 – updated April 2026

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