Step by step
Check the expiry date
Renewal must be requested before expiry, within the time limits indicated by the Polizia di Stato.
Identify the right channel
Depending on the permit type: kit at authorised post offices or the Questura.
Prepare the documents
Passport, expiring permit, documents on work, income and housing depending on your case.
Keep the receipt
The application receipt is an important document: do not lose it.
Follow the application status
On the Portale Immigrazione and the Polizia di Stato website.
Documents commonly requested
Renewing your residence permit: how to get organised · Last reviewed: 11 October 2026
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Indicative list: depending on your situation, further documents may be required. Ticks stay on this device only and are not sent anywhere.
Frequently asked questions
Can I work while waiting for the renewal?
In many cases the receipt allows you to keep working, under certain conditions. Check your situation with the official sources.