Health Card (Tessera Sanitaria)

Access the Italian National Health System (SSN) with your tessera sanitaria

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SSN Registration

Registration with the Servizio Sanitario Nazionale at your local ASL.

Healthcare Access

Choose a general practitioner (medico di base) and access public healthcare.

EHIC & EU Coordination

Coordination with EHIC, private insurance, or A1 certificates when applicable.

The tessera sanitaria is your Italian health card. It displays your codice fiscale and confirms your registration with the Servizio Sanitario Nazionale (SSN). To obtain it, you must register at your local Azienda Sanitaria Locale (ASL) office, typically after establishing residence in Italy. The card gives you access to a general practitioner (medico di base), public hospitals, and subsidized prescriptions.

Eligibility depends on your status: residents, workers, and certain categories of non-residents may register. EU citizens with an EHIC may have temporary coverage; long-term residents typically need full SSN registration. Posted workers with A1 certificates may remain in their home country's system. We help you determine the right path and complete the ASL registration and tessera sanitaria application.

Typical Requirements

Documents commonly needed for tessera sanitaria registration

Codice Fiscale

Your Italian tax code is required for SSN registration.

Residence Registration

Proof of residence (residenza) at the municipality (anagrafe).

ID & Permesso

Valid ID and permesso di soggiorno for non-EU citizens.

Employment Contract

Work contract or proof of employment when registering as a worker.

Registration Form

ASL registration form and any supplementary declarations.

A1 Certificate

If posted worker: A1 to confirm home country coverage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the tessera sanitaria

Do I need residence (residenza) to get the tessera sanitaria?

In most cases, yes. SSN registration typically requires proof of residence in Italy. We help you complete the anagrafe registration first, then proceed with ASL.

How do I choose a medico di base?

Once registered with the ASL, you select a general practitioner from the list of doctors in your area. The ASL provides the list and helps with the selection.

Can posted workers use the Italian health system?

Posted workers with A1 certificates typically remain in their home country's social security system. They may use an EHIC for emergency care or arrange private insurance. We advise on the best option.

How long does the tessera sanitaria last?

The card is usually valid for a period linked to your residence or employment status. It can be renewed when you update your registration with the ASL.

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