INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE Milan Seats Academic Year 2011/2012

CONTENTS General information about IED p. 3 Useful contacts p. 3 Holidays p. 3 School breaks p. 3 General schedule Academic Year 2010/2011 p. 3 How to reach us p. 4 Airports p. 4 Railways p. 6 Practical information for EU students p. 7 Iscrizione anagrafica : regsitration at Comune di Milano p. 7 Iscrizione anagrafica : registration in a Municipality other than the city of Milan p. 7 Practical information for foreign (Non Eu) students p. 9 Visa for study p. 9 Declaration of presence p. 10 Residence Permit for non EU citizens p. 11 First time application (Residence Permit) p. 11 Important information for students waiting for their Residence Permit p. 14 Renewal of the Residence Permit p. 15 List of Post offices in Milan p. 16 List of Police stations in Milan p. 17 Immigration Office in Milan p. 18 Living in Milan... p. 21 Living expenses p. 21 Tax code p. 21 Health care p. 22 Open a bank account p. 26 Accommodation p. 27 Tickets and passes for public transport p. 30 Italian for foreigners p. 33 Utilities p. 33 Telephones p. 33 Tipping p. 33 Discounts p. 34 Entertainment p. 34 Foreign Embassies and Consulates in Milan p. 36 Bookmarks p. 37 Emergency: numbers and addresses p. 38 Other useful numbers p. 39 International Week p. 39 15 things to do in Milan at least once in your life! p. 39 IED Offices p. 40 Documents attached (at the end of the guide) Facsimile 1 Mod. Euro 1 p. 43 Facsimile 2 Attestazione di richiesta di iscrizione anagrafica di cittadino dell Unione Europea p. 44 Facsimile 3 Attestazione di iscrizione anagrafica di cittadino dell Unione Europea p. 45 Facsimile 4 Residence Permit (and instructions to fill in the form first application) p. 46 Facsimile 5 Tax Code: application form p. 51 Facsimile 6 Application for Student pass for public transport p. 52 Facsimile of postal bulletin to pay for the Italian Public Health Service p. 54 Facsimile of postal bulletin to pay for the e card (Residence Permit) p. 55 Facsimile of postal bulletin to pay for INA Assitalia insurance p. 56 IED MILANO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 2

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT IED Founded in Milan in 1966, Istituto Europeo di Design is today a network of training and research widely recognized on an international level. Its methodologies are based on the deep belief that knowledge and know how should develop together because this is the only way to offer young creative artists a complete training, a Culture of the project accompanying them for the rest of their lives. Thanks to this intuition and to the vivacious dynamism characterizing it, IED is today an international school that develops ideas and creativity, but also concreteness and professionalism, organizing postdiploma courses, masters and advanced training courses addressed to talented people of all ages and creative ambition. USEFUL CONTACTS International Student Desk IED DESIGN IED ARTI VISIVE IED COMUNICAZIONE IED MODA LAB Via Sciesa, 4 Via P. Leoni, 3 20135 Milan ITALY 20141 Milan ITALY Ph. + 39 02 5796951 Ph. + 39 02 583361 Fax + 39 02 5510374 Fax + 39 02 5833660 isd@milano.ied.it isd.modalab@milano.ied.it Mrs Stefania Di Marco, Mrs Maria Larotonda, Mrs Raffaella Buonanno Mrs Ivana Mazzi HOLIDAYS Capodanno (New Year's Day) January 1 st, 2012 Epifania (Epiphany) January 6 th, 2012 Pasqua (Easter) April 8 th, 2012 Lunedì dell Angelo (Easter Monday) April 9 th, 2012 Liberazione (Italian Liberation Day) April 25 th, 2012 Festa del Lavoro (Labour Day) May 1 st, 2012 Festa della Repubblica (Italian national Day) June 2 nd, 2012 Ferragosto (Feast of the Assumption) August 15 th, 2012 Ognissanti (All Saints' Day) November 1 st, 2011 Sant Ambrogio (Feast of the patron saint of Milan) December 7 th, 2011 Festa dell Immacolata (the Immaculate Conception) December 8 th, 2011 Natale (Christmas Day) December 25 th, 2011 Santo Stefano (Boxing Day) December 26 th, 2011 SCHOOL BREAKS All Saints Day From October 31 st (Mon) to November 1 st, 2011 (Tue) Milan Patron Saint & Immaculate Conception From December 7 th (Wed) to December 10 th, 2011 (Sat) Christmas Break December 23 rd, 2011 (Fri) to Jan 7 th, 2012 (Sat) Easter Break From April 6 th (Fri) to April 10 th (Tue) 2012 Liberation Day April 25 th, 2012 (Wed) Labour Day From April 30 th (Mon) to May 1 st, 2012 (Tue) Italian National Day June 2 nd, 2012 (Sat) GENERAL SCHEDULE ACADEMIC YEAR 2010/2011 Prerequisite Course for international students September 1 st, 2011 (Thu) 1 st year: Three Year courses in Italian October 20 th, 2011 (Thu) 1 st year: Three Year courses in English October 21 st, 2011 (Fri) 2 nd year: Three Year courses in Italian October 5 th, 2011 (Wed) 2 nd year: Three Year courses in English October 6 th, 2011 (Thu) 3 rd year: Three Year courses in Italian and English October 4 th, 2011 (Tue) Apriti IED and Graduation Day From July 11 th (Wed) to July 13 th, 2012 (Fri) End of the Academic Year (1 st and 2 nd year) July 13 th, 2012 (Fri) IED MILANO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 3

HOW TO REACH US ISTITUTO EUROPEO DI DESIGN (DESIGN, VISUAL ARTS, COMMUNICATION) Via Sciesa, 4 Milan From Piazza Duomo: go to via Mazzini: tramways 12 or 27 (after 6 bus stops Corso XXII Marzo) From Piazza San Babila: Bus 60 (after 4 bus stops Corso XXII Marzo) or bus 73 (after 3 bus stops Corso XXII Marzo) IED MODA LAB (FASHION) Via Pompeo Leoni, 3 Milan From Piazza Duomo: take underground M3 (yellow line), after 4 stops (Lodi TIBB) take the bus number 90, after 3 bus stops get off in Viale Toscana, near Via Pompeo Leoni 3. From Piazza San Babila: reach Piazza Duomo (walking) and take underground (yellow line), after 4 stops (Lodi TIBB) take the bus number 90, after 3 bus stops get off in Viale Toscana, near Via Pompeo Leoni 3. AIRPORTS MALPENSA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Malpensa airport lies at about 50 km from the centre of Milan. There are two different terminals linked by a free shuttle bus, available every 20 minutes about for twenty four hours a day. Info: +39 02.23.23.23 Terminal 1: http://www.milanomalpensa1.eu/en Terminal 2: http://www.milanomalpensa2.eu/en Getting downtown by train: TRENORD Malpensa Express Train connects (about 50 minutes) Malpensa International Airport (Terminal 1 floor 1 railway station) to the centre of Milan (Cadorna Station), with trains departing every half hour. Departures from 4:28 to 0:28 Timetable Milan Malpensa / Malpensa Milan: available on the web site (www.malpensaexpress.it) Frequency: every day every 29 Price (one way): 11,00 (on board 13,50) Tickets available at Cadrona Station, Malpensa Express Ticket Office (Terminal 1), on line Info 800.500.005 or www.malpensaexpress.it TRENITALIA: connections from Milan Centra to ilano Malpensa 1 airport Info 199.89.20.21 or www.trenitalia.com Getting downtown by bus: Malpensa Shuttle Air Pullman connects (about 50 minutes) Malpensa Airport (from Terminal 1 and 2) to Milano Stazione Centrale and Fiera Milano. Timetable: available on the web site (http://www.malpensashuttle.it/e orari.htm) Frequency: every day every 20 minutes Price: adult 7,50 children 3,75 Tickets available on Airport 2000: Terminal 1 (arrivals between exits 5 and 6) Terminal 2 (in front of the exit) and also at other ticket offices (http://www.malpensashuttle.it/rivendite.pdf) Infoline +39 02.585.831.85 info@airpullman.com Malpensa Bus Express connects Malpensa Airport (from Terminal 1) to Milano Stazione Centrale Timetable: from 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Price: 7.50 children 3,75 Tickets available at Agenzia Autostradale arrivals floor or on the bus. Info: +39 02.33.91.07.94 (AUTOSTRADALE) +39 0331 519000 (STIE) Website: www.autostradale.it Getting downtown by taxi: Taxis are available at the Arrivals of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Fix price (from the airport to Milan city): from 7:30 a.m. to 10.30 p.m. 70,00; from 10:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. 90,00 (taxi standard for 3/4 people). LINATE AIRPORT Linate airport is 7 km far from the centre of Milan. Info: + 39 02.23.23.23 or http://www.milanolinate.eu/en IED MILANO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 4

Getting downtown by bus: StarFly: from Linate airport to Lambrate Timetable: from 6:15 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. (http://www.starfly.net/it/linea centrale linate.html) Frequency: every day, every 30 minutes. Price: (full fare) 5.00 Tickets can be bought at Agenzia Autostradale Linate or on the bus. Info: + 39 02.58.58.72.37 or www.starfly.net Getting downtown by public transport: Bus 73 connects Linate Airport to San Babila Square (Corso Europa, near Duomo) Timetable: from 6:05 a.m. to 00:55 a.m. Frequency: every day every 10 minutes Price: 1.00 Tickets available at bar, newspaper kiosks and other authorised sales points Info www.atm mi.it Getting downtown by taxi: Taxis are available at the Arrivals. The fee to the centre of Milan is about 15,00 Ph.: +39 02.40.40 / 02.85.85 / 02.69.69 / 02.40.00 ORIO AL SERIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Milan Orio al Serio airport is situated in the hearth of one of the most interesting tourist areas in North Italy and is easily reached from all over Lombardy. Distances (in kilometres) of Orio al Serio airport from Milan and Bergamo: Milan: 45 km Bergamo: 5 km Info: + 39 035.326.323 or www.sacbo.it Getting downtown by bus: - Shuttle bus (Autrostradale) from the airport to Milan railway station (FS Stazione Centrale) Timetable: from 4:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Frequency: every day about every 30 minutes Price (one way fare adult): 8,90 Tickets are sold at Autostradale office Info +39 035 318.472 / +39 02 33.91.07.94 or www.autostradale.it - Orioshuttle from the airport to Milan railway station (FS Stazione Centrale) Timetable: from 4:10 a.m. to 00:15 a.m. Frequency: every day about every 30/60 minutes Price (one way fare adult): 10,00 Tickets are sold on the bus, at Orioshuttle ticket office or internet (http://ticketonline.orioshuttle.com/_eng/pagine/welcome.cfm) Info +39 035 33.07.06 / +39 035 31.93.66 or www.orioshuttle.com - Shuttle bus (Autostradale) from the airport to Milan Lambrate railway station (FS Lambrate) Timetable: 4:30 8:15 14:00 18:00 22:00 Price (one way fare adult) : 9,90 Tickets are sold at Autostradale office Info +39 035 318.472 / +39 02 33.91.07.94 or www.autostradale.it Getting downtown by train: Buses (ATB service) are available from the airport to reach Bergamo railway station (in 10 minutes). At Bergamo railway station trains to reach Milan are available. Extimed time to reach Milan: about 50 minutes. Please check the timetable on the website www.trenitalia.com Getting downtown by taxi: Taxi area is located outside the arrivals. Number to deal to call a taxi: +39 035 451.90.90 IED MILANO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 5

RAILWAYS TRENORD Trenord is an Italian operator that offers services in the field of railway and mobility transport for the Lombardy region. Trains can be caught at Cadorna Station, which lies in the centre of Milan (underground red and green line). Info: ph. 800.500.005 www.trenord.it TRENI ITALIA Treni Italia (Ferrovie dello Stato) is the national railway transport service and can be boarded at Stazione Centrale (underground, green and yellow line), Stazione Garibaldi (underground, green line) and Stazione Lambrate (underground, green line). Info: ph. 199.892.021 www.trenitalia.com IED MILANO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 6

PRACTICAL INFORMATION for EU STUDENTS Member States of the EU: Austria Germany Netherlands Belgium Greece Poland Bulgaria Hungary Portugal Cyprus Ireland Romania Czech Republic Italy Slovakia Denmark Latvia Slovenia Estonia Lithuania Spain Finland Luxembourg Sweden France Malta United Kingdom Agreements with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland enable their nationals to be treated in the same way as EU citizens and to travel with just an ID card or passport in the EU. Info: www.europa.eu ISCRIZIONE ANAGRAFICA : REGISTRATION AT COMUNE DI MILANO European students, who plan to stay in Italy for a period exceeding than 3 months, having the accommodation in Milan, should register in the list of the temporary residents, applying for the domicile (in Italian: Richiesta di domicilio). This request must be made at the Register Office (Ufficio Anagrafe) of the Municipality ( Comune di Milano ). Should the students live in a place managed by a different Municipality (not Comune di Milano), they must apply for a the Iscrizione anagrafica, following a different procedure. For more information, see the next section. Before applying for this registration, students must contact the International Student Desk to receive updated details and the name of the contact person at Comune di Milano. Central Registration Office (UFFICIO ANAGRAFE CENTRALE) via Larga, 12 Milan Info line +39 02 02 02 Open from Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 15:30 Documents required: 1. Passport or Identity Card (orginal + 1 copy) 2. IED Certificate of enrollment with the indication of the duration of the course (original + 1 copy) 3. EHIC European Health Insurance Card (in Italy this card is called TEAM Tessera Europea di Assicurazione Malattia) 4. Proof of available means of support for the stay in Italy ( 5.317,65 for one year). Students can produce a self declaration, through the form MOD EURO 1 (facsimile 1 page 43). It is necessary to provde details about a bank account (it is better to attach a bank statement). 5. Proof of available accommodation in Milan (e.g. lease, along with the copy of the Document of Identity of the owner). IED MILANO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 7

ISCRIZIONE ANAGRAFICA : REGISTRATION IN A MUNICIPALITY OTHER THAN THE CITY OF MILAN (including neighboring municipalities in the province of Milan) European students, who plan to stay in Italy for a period exceeding 3 months, having the accommodation out of Milan or in another Italian city, should register with the local Anagrafe (Registration Office: population register of the place of residence) for the district they reside in. Documents needed for the registration should attest that they study or attend training courses. Otherwise evidence must be given to have sufficient financial resources as well as to be covered by a sickness insurance policy for the duration of one s stay in Italy. Documents required: 1. Passport or Identity Card (orginal + 1 copy) 2. Application form (download: http://www.poliziadistato.it/pds/file/files/application_population_register 2.pdf) (facsimile 2 page 44) 3. IED Certificate of enrollment with the indication of the duration of the course (original + 1 copy) 4. Proof of available means of support ( 5.317,65 for one year). Students can produce a self declaration, through the form MOD EURO 1 (facsimile 1 page 43) It is necessary to provde details about a bank account (it is better to attach a bank statement). 5. Proof of available accommodation in Milan (e.g. lease, along with the copy of the Document of Identity of the owner). 6. Health Insurance, valid in Italy for the duration of the stay. This policy must be in Italian language or translated in Italian by a legal translator (available at the Consulate). After several months, students will receive the Certificate of Registration in the Population Register (facsimile 3 page 45). IED MILANO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 8

PRACTICAL INFORMATION for FOREIGN (NON EU) STUDENTS VISA FOR STUDY Foreigners are citizens of any Country that is not memeber of the European Union and the European Economic Area. For long stays (above 90 days) for whatever purpose all foreigners are required to hold a visa, even if they are citizens of Countries, which do not require transit or short stay visas. So students, coming from non EU Countries and intending to enter Italy to study at IED (for a period longer than 90 days), need a VISA for STUDY, application for which can be made at the Italian Diplomatic and Consular Representations in the country of residence. STUDENTS, WHO ENTER ITALY WITH A TOURIST VISA, CANNOT APPLY FOR THEIR RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR STUDY and, for this reason, THEY WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO IED CLASSES. Students are invited to check the information on the Admission procedure, visiting the website at page: http://www.ied.edu/study in italy/general information No visas (and no extension to previously issued visas) may be granted to foreigners who are already on the Italian territory. Visa for study (D) allows people to travel in the Schengen Area for tourism for a period no longer than 90 days in a semester. When the Visa expires, students do not have to renew it because the Italian Embassies / Consulates issue this document with the only purpose to authorize people to enter Italy the first time. When people arrive in Italy, they must apply for the Residence permit, which is the only document that entitles students to stay legally on the Italian territory. Information about the procedure to apply for the Visa and the documents required, is available on the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs web site: http://www.esteri.it/visti/index_eng.asp STUDENTS ALREADY IN ITALY Students, who are already in Italy, may enrol in a Bachelor Degree (Academic Diploma First Level) at IED, if they satisfy the following requirements: - have entered Italy with a visa for study/university (visto per studio/università) issued by the Italian Embassy/Consulate; - have a valid Residence Permit; - have already attended at least one year at an Italian university; - have passed at least two exams at the Italian university for which the Italian Embassy/Consulate had issued the visa (allowing the study program in Italy); - have the official enrolment in a Bachelor Degree at IED; - have a written statement, addressed at the Italian university where he/she attended the previous academic year, in which the student officially declares his/her intention to pursue university studies at IED. In the event that the student had not yet attended at least one year at the university for which he/she had applied for the visa, may enrol for a Bachelor Degree at IED only if he/she failed to pass the admission test at that university and, in case, submitting written notice to the Police, released by the university, in which it is possible clearly infer the reason for this change (i.d. Student does not pass the admission test, etc.). In all other cases students must go back home and apply at the Italian Embassy/Consulate in their Country for a new visa for study, that must be issued for the IED course chosen. List of countries whose citizens are subjects to the visa obligation: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belorus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central Africa, Chad, China, Colombia, Comoro Islands, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic), Côte d'ivoire, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican (Republic), East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, The Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, IED MILANO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 9

Granada, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, Northern Marianas, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestinian National Authority, Papua New Guinea, Peru, the Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Solomon, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Taiwan, (nonrecognized territorial entity), Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Western Samoa, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Nationals of the following countries do not require a visa for visits up to a maximum of 90 days, for tourism, on missions, business, invitations ought to take part in sport events: Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Macedonia (the Former Yugoslav Republic of), Malaysia, Macao, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Serbia*, Seychelles, South Korea, Singapore, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela * The Serbian citizens who hold passports issued by the Koordinaciona upreva are ineligible for visa waiver. Nationals of San Marino, the Holy See and Switzerland do not require a visa in any case. The citizens of the following countries are required to obtain visas for transit through Italian airports: Afghanistan***, Bangladesh***, Democratic Republic of the Congo***, Colombia**, Eritrea*, Ethiopia***, Ghana***, Iran***, Iraq***, Nigeria***, Pakistan***, Senegal**, Somalia*** and Sri Lanka***. (*) exempt from obligation if the passenger holds a valid visa or residence permit from one of the EU Member States or one of the Parties to the European Economic Area Agreement of 2 May 1992, from Canada, Switzerland or the United States. (**) exempt from obligation if the passenger holds a valid visa or residence permit from one of the Member States of the European Economic Area, Canada, or the United States of America. (***) are exempt from the obligation to obtain an Airport Transit Visa if in possession of a resident permit issued by one of the following countries: IRELAND, LIECHTENSTEIN, UNITED KINGDOM or of a "resident permit with unlimited right of return" issued by one of the following countries: ANDORRA, CANADA, JAPAN, PRINCIPATE OF MONACO, SAN MARINO, SWITZERLAND AND UNITED STATES. DECLARATION OF PRESENCE (for period less than 90 days) Non EU citizens who stay in Italy for a period less than 90 days (3 months) have to declare their presence on the Italian territory: if they arrive from a country that does not apply the Schengen agreement, it will be enough to have the Schengen stamp on their passport; if they arrive from a country that apply the Schengen agreement, they must declare their presence on the Italian territory to the border Police office or to the Police commissioner of the province where they stay (declaration can be made in one of all the police stations listed at page number 13), within 8 working days from the data entry. The Declaration form must be filled in and two copies must be given to the Police station with: - a copy of the passport - a copy of the passport page where there is the visa valid to enter Italy Not later than 90 days, foreigners must leave Italy. IED MILANO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 10

RESIDENCE PERMIT for NON EU CITIZENS (for period longer than 90 days) Non EU students MUST apply for the Residence Permit called Permesso di soggiorno within 8 working days from the date of entry Italy. IED WILL REQUIRE A COPY OF THIS RESIDENCE PERMIT TO ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS. Students, without a regular Residence permit, will not be admitted to IED lessons. FIRST TIME APPLICATION (Residence permit) 1 st : First time applicants (new students) must go to the Sportello Amico in a post office located in Milan (see the addresses on page 15) and ask for the Permesso di soggiorno KIT (it is necessary to show the passport). KIT PERMESSO DI SOGGIORNO 2 nd : Inside this KIT, there are two forms. Students must fill in only the form Mod. 209 MODULO 1 (facsimile 5 page 48; instructions on pages 51 and 52) MOD. 209 MODULO 1 3 rd : Students must pay the postal bulletin (enclosed in the KIT) of 27,50. The payment must be made at the Post Office (facsimile on page 57) POSTAL BULLETIN IED MILANO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 11

4 th : Students must buy one revenue stamp (MARCA DA BOLLO) of 14,62 (on sale at tobacconist s shop or at post office) MARCA DA BOLLO 5 th : Prepare the following documents that must be included in the postal kit: Form Mod.209 Modulo 1 (filled in and signed) Copy of Certificate of enrollment from Istituto Europeo di Design (stamped by the Italian Embassy); Copy of the passport (all pages) along with 2 copies of the page with the visa issued by the Italian Consulate/Embassy and the main page; One of the following insurance to be able to benefit from the Health Service in Italy (a) Insurance policy from the home country with a declaration from the consulate about its validity in Italy, term and overview of the health service indicating no limitations on the cost of the duration of an urgent hospitalization (b) An INA insurance 9, available in Italy by paying a rate of Euro 49,00 covering a period of 6 months or of Euro 98,00 for a whole year. The amount is payable at any post office by transferring the amount on to the following account: Nr. 71270003, INA ASSITALIA, to the credits of LE ASSICURAZIONI D ITALIA Agenzia Generale di Roma Conto 20, Via del Tritone, 181 00187 Rome (ph. +39 06 3611676/3210214) throught postal bulletin (facsimile on page 58) (c) Any other insurance from another insurance company that covers the same risk along with a declaration from the company/corporation which indicates no limitations on the cost of the duration of an urgent hospitalization. Four passport sized photos (to be given to the Questura after receiving the letter of convocation) Receipt of the payment of Euro 27,50 (issued by the post office) Revenue stamp (to be sticked on the Form Mod.209, only after the check made by the post office) of Euro 14,62 PUT IN THE KIT ONLY COPIES, NOT ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS! 6 th : Go back to the Post Office (always Sportello Amico) to hand the KIT over. The post office clerk will check the documents and then will ask for 30,00. Students will receive a receipt (RICEVUTA POSTALE) that will be valid to stay legally in Italy, till they will obtain the official Residence permit electronic card. Furthermore students will receive a document reporting the date, the time and the place of their first appointment at the Police, which is the first step to obtain the permit. RICEVUTA POSTALE 7 th : Students are required to go to this appointment. They will have to show the original documents enclosed in the kit and the convocation letter received from the Post office. In certain cases, applicants receive the convocation letter directly from the Police (registered letter sent to the address reported in the Application form), summoning them to be fingerprinted. In this letter there will be specified the date and the place of the appointment. Students DO NOT HAVE to fail this appointment. 9 The INA Assitalia Insurance covers the costs of urgent hospitalisations in all public Italian hospitals, due to accidents or diseases, but not the medical expenses. IED MILANO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 12

Waiting for the Residence permit, students must check the status of their application on the website: PORTALEIMMIGRAZIONE.IT CLICK ON AREA RISERVATA STRANIERI In order to do this check, it is necessary to have the RICEVUTA POSTALE, where there are the USER ID and PASSWORD. PASSWORD (EX. 06072421767 2) USER ID (EX. 15000093087) For the password, students should enter the numbers reported on the left of their postal receipt (not include any line, only numbers: ex. 060724217672)! It is also possible to check if the Residence permit is ready, visiting the following web sites: www.poliziadistato.mobi www.questure.poliziadistato.it/stranieri IMPORTANT: The RICEVUTA POSTALE authorizing students to live legally in Italy but NOT ALLOW them to travel abroad (in the Schengen area). For urgent needs, students can go to the CENTRAL POLICE STATION (via Montebello 26), arriving early in the morning and bring the ticket number (UFFICIO IMMIGRAZIONE), they can obtain an official Residence permit document. IED MILANO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 13

RESIDENCE PERMIT ISSUED BY THE CENTRAL POLICE STATION Residence Permit for study allows students to work part time for a maximum of 20 hours per week and 1.040 hours per year. Having a Residence Permit (not only the RICEVUTA POSTALE) valid for a year, students can leave Italy but the absence cannot be longer than 6 months. Students enrolled in a BA program (three year), after receiveing the final Diploma First Level, if they find a job, may request to convert their Residence Permit from study to work. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS WAITING FOR THE ELECTRONIC RESIDENCE PERMIT (e.g. to travel out of Italy during the school s break) Often it is not clear the difference between Visa and Residence Permit and students think that these two documents are the same thing. This is a big mistake! WHAT IS THIS? VISA The visa is the document that allows non EU citizens to enter Italy the first time. RESIDENCE PERMIT The Residence Permit is the document that allows non EU citizens to stay legally in Italy. WHEN TO APPLY? Before entering Italy. Upon arrival in Italy (within 8 working days) WHERE TO APPLY? WHICH FORMAT HAS? DURATION At the Italian Embassy/Consulate in your Country. Paper sticker, applied to Passport, reporing personal data, photo, motivation of your stay. Visa can be issued for single or multiple entries, only for Italy or Italy + Schengen Countries. Usually the visa lasts 365 days. After expiry date, the visa cannot be renewed. At the Post Office (lcated in the Italian city where you live). The Residence Permit will be issued by the Police (Immigration Office): you will a first appointment to check your documents and for fingerprints; then you will have a second appointment to take your electronic permit Electronic Card, reporting personal data, photo and fingerprints. Usually the Residence Permit for study lasts 1 year and then must be renewed. REMEMBER: THE ONLY DOCUMENT THAT ENTITLES YOU TO STAY IN ITALY IS THE RESIDENCE PERMIT, NOT THE VISA!!! YOU ARE YOU CAN YOU CANNOT FIRST TIME APPLICANT, still waiting for the first Residence Permit and having a visa already expired. FIRST TIME APPLICANT, still waiting for the first Residence Permit and having a visa still valid. N.B. Visa typology requirements: for study multiple entries Italia + Stati Schengen Stay legally in Italy (having the postal receipt). Go out from Italy, without any transfer/stop in an airport located in the Schengen area and travelling trough the same border (exit/entry. E.g. Malpensa or Linate airport) Stay legally in Italy. Travel in the Schengen area (European Countries) for a period no longer than 90 days per semester (VISA D) You must come back Italy before the expiry date of your visa. When you travel, you must have: your passport (with a valid visa), your postal receipt Travel in the Schengen area (European Countries), neither for tourism nor for technical stop/transfer in an airport. DO NOT RENEW your visa and be back to Italy in time, before the expiry date of your visa! IED MILANO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 14

YOU ARE YOU CAN YOU CANNOT RENEWAL APPLICANT, waiting for the new Residence Permit and having at least one original electronic Residence Permit already expired or that will expiry soon. In this situation, also the visa should be definitely already expired. Stay legally in Italy. Go out from Italy, having transfer/stop in an airport located in the Schengen area. When you travel, you must have: your passport, your residence Permit (expired), your new postal receipt. Travel in the Schengen area (European Countries). BEFORE LEAVING ITALY, REMEMBER ALWAYS TO CHECK IF AND WHEN YOU HAVE THE APPOINTMENT AT THE POLICE (FOR YOUR RESIDENCE PERMIT) AND BE BACK IN TIME TO TAKE THIS APPOINTMENT. RENEWAL OF THE RESIDENCE PERMIT The following documents must be produced in order to renew a Residence permit (for Residence permit valid for one year, the renewal must be requested at least 60 days before the expiry date): 1) Application filled in (kit available at the Post Office Form 1); 2) Photocopy of the permit in your possession; 3) Proof (to be demonstrated by bank or insurance guaranty) of available means of support for the stay in Italy of an amount not less than that established as reported in the following table: Income limits Euros 5.317,65 Euros 10.123,36 Euros 15.185, 04 Number of people Applicant or applicant + one relative Applicant + 2/ 3 relatives Applicant + 4 or more relatives 3) One of the following insurance to be able to benefit from the Health Service in Italy: Insurance policy from the home country with a declaration from the consulate about its validity in Italy, term and overview of the health service indicating no limitations on the cost of the duration of an urgent hospitalization An INA insurance 9, available in Italy by paying a rate of Euro 49,00 covering a period of 6 months or of Euro 98,00 for a whole year. The amount is payable at any post office by transferring the amount on to the following account: Nr. 71270003, INA ASSITALIA, to the credits of LE ASSICURAZIONI D ITALIA Agenzia Generale di Roma Conto 20, Via del Tritone, 181 00187 Rome (ph. +39 06 3611676/3210214) Any other insurance from another insurance company that covers the same risk along with a declaration from the company/corporation which indicates no limitations on the cost of the duration of an urgent hospitalization. 4) Certificate of IED grades (Certificato dei voti) in Italian language available at the Secretary Administration Office; 5) IED Certificate of the enrolment (in a second or third year) in Italian language; 6) Documents regarding the current address in Italy: a lease agreement or any other declaration. This has to be presented along with a copy of the owner s identity card; 7) One Marca da Bollo of Euro 14,62 IMPORTANT: 1) In any case, Residence permit cannot be renewed more than the period of study declared and approved by the Italian Embassy/Consulate when applying for the visa to enter Italy. 2) Residence Permit for study can be renewed only if the visa to entry Italy has been issued to attend a course which lasts more than one year. 3) Residence Permit for study reasons cannot be used or renewed to attend a course different from the one for which the visa was issued with the exception of a change to another faculty when conceded by the academic authorities and access to a university type course undertaken at the end of the stay in Italy or a medium/higher level course. 9 The INA Assitalia Insurance covers the costs of urgent hospitalisations in all public Italian hospitals, due to accidents or diseases, but not the medical expenses. IED MILANO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 15

4) Residence Permits for study reasons may be converted into work permits by acquiring a quota within the scope of the programming degree for work immigration influxes proving that the legal requirements for the type of work carried out have been fulfilled: - by the alien already regularly present in the country once he/she come of age - by the alien who has received a university degree or specialised degree in Italy after attending the relative courses in Italy. Foreigners (non EU citizens) who applied to renew their Residence Permit and who need to go back home (for summer holidays, school breaks, etc.), they can travel broad by plane but they can have only transit/technical stop in one of the airports located in the Schengen area. if they have got the following documents: 1. Valid Passport to travel 2. Receipt (original) received from the Post office where they applied to renew their Residence Permit 3. Original Residence Permit, even if already expired 4. Proof of available means of support for the stay in Italy 5. Insurance Moreover it is necessary that: - Foreigners exit and enter in Italy through the same border; - At the border police office, the person in charge to check will stamp the exit not only on the passport but also on the receipt of the post office; - The travel is directly out of the Schengen area (the flight must be without transit in the airports of the Schengen area) LIST OF POST OFFICES IN MILAN (authorized to collect applications for Residence Permit) PT Office ADDRESS POSTCODE PHONE NUMBER OPENING TIME Milano Cordusio P.zza Cordusio, 4 20123 02 72482126 Mon Fri : 8.00 19.00 Milano Cilea Via Cilea, 119 20151 02 38100117 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano Ticinese Via Ruggiero Bonghi, 3/7 20141 02 84405537 Mon Fri: 8.00 19.00 Milano 1 Via Grassi, 1 20157 02 3555035 Mon Fri: 8.00 19.00 Milano 3 Via Gamboloita, 4 20139 02 57430811 Mon Fri : 8.00 19.00 Milano 6 Via Paolo Lomazzo, 25 20154 02 33610135 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 7 V.le Gorizia, 6 20144 02 8358241 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 8 Via E. Motta, 5 20144 02 4986368 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 9 Viale Sabotino, 21/A 20135 02 58457911 Mon Fri : 8.00 19.00 Milano 11 Via Marcona, 1 (close to IED) 20129 02 55010729 Mon Fri : 8.00 19.00 Milano 12 Via Sambuco, 15 20122 02 89405932 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 14 Viale Andrea Doria, 48 20124 02 2047169 Mon Fri : 8.00 19.00 Milano 18 Via Raffaello Sanzio, 32 20149 02 4983983 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 19 Via Cardano Gerolamo, 8 20124 02 6701493 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 20 Bastioni Porta Volta 7 20121 02 6572655 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 IED MILANO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 16

Milano 22 Via Lambertenghi Porro Luigi, 23 20159 02 6888961 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 23 Via S.Simpliciano, 5 20121 02 86396811 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 24 Corso Venezia, 42 20121 02 76023056 Mon Fri : 8.00 19.00 Milano 28 Via Giosue Carducci, 7 20123 02 85917111 Mon Fri : 8.00 19.00 Milano 29 Viale Monteceneri 20155 02 32671911 Mon Fri : 8.00 19.00 Milano 30 Via Franco Tosi, 11 20143 02 81808111 Mon Fri : 8.00 19.00 Milano 35 Via Montevideo, 25 20144 02 43458431 Mon Fri : 8.00 19.00 Milano 36 Via Ortica, 19 20134 02 70061332 Mon Fri : 8.00 19.00 Milano 39 Via L. F. Menabrea, 14 20159 02 69000791 Mon Wed : 8.00 14.00 Milano 40 Via Cappellini, 17/19 20124 02 6773311 Mon Wed : 8.00 19.00 Milano 41 Via Dell Orso 11 20121 02 80277311 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 44 Via Battistotti Sassi Luisa, 14 20133 02 70003704 Mon Fri : 8.00 19.00 Milano 45 Via L. Varanini, 26/28 20127 02 28181611 Mon Fri : 8.00 19.00 Milano 47 Via Monte San Genesio, 31 20158 02 603556 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 48 Via Durazzo, 5 20134 02 21040511 Mon Fri : 8.00 19.00 Milano 49 Piazzale Nigra, 1 20158 02 37790911 Mon Fri : 8.00 19.00 Milano 50 Via Adelchi, 2 20131 02 2665192 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 51 Via Arquà, 14 20131 02 26141687 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 53 Via G. Ripamonti, 167 20141 02 53580011 Mon Fri : 8.00 19.00 Milano 54 Via Bronzino, 7 20133 02 29527423 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 55 Piazza Napoli, 38 20146 02 42255211 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 56 V.le Cassiodoro, 4 20145 02 43359111 Mon Fri : 8.00 19.00 Milano 58 V.le Zara, 131 20159 02 69911111 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 59 Via S. Altamura, 1 20146 02 48706102 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 60 Via P. Segneri 20147 02 419148 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 61 Via Carabelli Rodolfo, 7 20145 02 5453094 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 64 Via Vochieri Andrea, 12 20161 02 66200116 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 IED MILANO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 17

Milano 65 Via Gozzoli Benozzo, 51 20152 02 48945239 Mon Fri : 8.00 19.00 Milano 66 Via Mondovì, 2 20132 02 26300993 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 70 Via Freikofel, 16 20138 02 51616911 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 71 Via Cascina Barocco, 8 20152 02 48913792 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 72 Via Comune Antico, 1 20125 02 67070525 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 77 Viale San Gimignano, 10 20146 02 41411311 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 78 Via Ponale, 6 20162 02 66100185 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 79 Via Baroni Costantino, 11/C 20142 02 8263541 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 80 Via Appennini, 77/A 20151 02 3535414 Mon Fri : 8.00 19.00 Milano 81 Via Medeghino, 16 20141 02 89511452 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 82 C.so di Porta Vigentina, 35 20122 02 58320771 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 83 Via Pilo Rosolino 19/A 20129 02 2046789 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 84 C.so Italia, 16 20122 02 804336 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 86 Via Festa del Perdono, 10 20122 02 58207833 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 87 Viale E. Stefini, 12 20125 02 67361911 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 88 Via San Mamete, 16 20128 02 2566786 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 89 Via Etna, 2 20144 02 43351611 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 90 Via Friuli, 51 20135 02 55187443 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 91 Via E. Acerbi, 34 20161 02 66202077 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 92 Via G. Ungaretti, 12 20157 02 3552257 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 94 Via Dei Larici, 11/B 20152 02 4564664 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 95 L.go Scalabrini Giovanni Battista, 5 20146 02 47714011 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 96 Via Novara, 31 20147 02 40309411 Mon Fri : 8.00 19.00 Milano 97 Via G. Suzzani corner V.le Ca Granda 20162 02 6470400 Mon Fri : 8.00 19.00 Milano 98 Via Pellegrino Rossi, 15/1 20161 02 6468700 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 99 P.zza Santa Maria Nascente, 2 20148 02 325774 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 100 Via Piattoli Scipione 6 20127 02 26112432 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 IED MILANO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 18

Milano 101 Via Mariani Pompeo, S.N.C. 20128 02 27000995 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 102 Via Bovisasca, 173 20157 02 3573683 Mon Fri : 8.30 14.30 Milano 103 Via Rimini, 2 20142 02 8466513 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 104 Via Cassano D Adda 24 20139 02 5691187 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 105 V.le Lucania, 29 20139 02 53581311 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 107 Via Coppin Guido, 3 20142 02 8138844 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 108 Via Caldera, 126 20153 02 48201069 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 Milano 110 Via Parea Carlo, 26 20138 02 58014379 Mon Fri : 8.00 14.00 LIST OF POLICE STATIONS IN MILAN CENTRAL POLICE STATION Via Montebello, 26 20121 Milano ph. 02 62.261 Other Police Stations in Milan: Bonola Via Falck, 12 02 3393171 (Monday to Friday 8.30/12.30; Saturday 09.00/12.00) Cenisio Via Chianciano, 6 02 6467061 (Monday to Friday 8.30/12.30; Monday/Wednesday/Friday 15.00/17.30; Saturday 9.00/12.30) Centro Piazza San Sepolcro, 9 02 806051 (Monday to Saturday 8.30/13.00) Città Studi Via Cadamosto, 4 02 2052101 (Monday to Saturday 8.30/12.30) Garibaldi Venezia Via Schiaparelli, 8 02 6784131 (Monday to Saturday 8.30/12.30) Greco Turro Via Perotti, 2 02 6943451 (Monday to Saturday 8.30/12.30) Lambrate Via Maniago, 36 (corner Via Feltre) 02 2100991 (Monday to Friday 8.30/12.30; Monday and Friday 14.30/16.00; Saturday 9.00/12.00) Mecenate Via Quintiliano, 59 02 509941 (Monday to Saturday 8.30/12.30) Monforte Vittoria via C. Poma, 8 027541131 (Monday to Friday 8.30/12.30; Saturday 8.30/12.00) Porta Genova Piazza Venino 6 02 4380071 (Monday to Friday 8.30/13.30; Monday/Wednesday/Friday 16.00/17.00; Saturday 9.00/13.30) Porta Ticinese Via Tabacchi, 6 02 8330181 (Monday to Friday 8.30/12.30; Monday/Wednesday 15.00/17.00; Friday 15.00/18.00; Saturday 9.00/12.00) Quarto Oggiaro Via S. Satta, 6 02 3327771 (Monday to Friday 8.30/12.30; Saturday 09.00/12.00) San Siro Via Novara, 199 02 4828561 (Monday to Friday 8.30/12.30; Saturday 9.00/12.00) IED MILANO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 19

Scalo Romana Via Chopin, 52 02 25253961 (Monday to Friday 8.30/12.30; Saturday 8.30/12.00) Sempione viale Certosa, 7 023267121 (Monday to Friday 8.30/12.30; Thursday 14.30/16.30; Saturday 09.00/12.00) IMMIGRATION OFFICE IN MILAN Via Tarvisio, 13 20125 Milan Tel. 02 67391357 02 6700944 IED MILANO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 20

LIVING IN MILAN... LIVING EXPENSES Living expenses in Milan are comparable to other major European cities and may be estimated at approximately 1.300,00 Euro per month per person. Expenses Monthly costs Details (extimated costs expressed in euro) Accommodation From 350,00 Food about 350 Area of Milan Center East West North South Single room 450/800 400/600 400/600 400/600 400/600 Double room 400/600 350/500 350/500 350/500 350/500 One room flat 700/1400 500/1000 500/1000 500/1000 500/1000 Two room flat 950/1800 850/1350 850/1200 850/1100 850/1200 Lunch in a bar (sandwich, drink, coffee) Lunch or dinner in a pizzeria Lunch or dinner in a restaurant Fast food Expenditure (supermarket) 7 10 18 25 25 70 7 15 (weekly costs) 75 100 Local transport 170 Miscellaneous expenses (materials and supply; personal expenses; etc.) about 250 TAX CODE The Tax Code is an alphanumeric code, composed of letters and numbers: with this document the Ministry of Finance can identify you. The Tax Code is strictly personal. The Tax Code is necessary to: - Enrol in the Italian Public Health Service - Open an account - Be employed - Start a business - Draw up a contract (a lease, a sale contract, etc.) To obtain your Tax Code, you have to go to the Ufficio Codice Fiscale, with the following documents: If you are a EU student you only need to show your passport and fill in the form If you are a non UE student you need your passport together with the residence permit. You will have to fill in the appropriate form that you find translated in English at the end of this Guide (facsimile 6 page 53). The original form is available at the Office desk. IED MILANO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 21

UFFICIO CODICE FISCALE (Tax Code bureau) Via Moscova, 2 20121, Milano Tel. 02 636791 Ufficio distrettuale imposte dirette Ufficio codice fiscale Via Manin, enter: via Moscova, 2 Milano (1 st floor) tel.. 199 126003 02 655041 02 65504480 02 65504300 02 540011 02 636791 Orari: Monday to Saturday 09.00 12.00; Tuesday and Thursday 15.00 17.00. Via Ugo Bassi, 4 Tel. 02 697161 Via L. Bistolfi, 5 Tel. 02 210491 Via Abetone, 10 Tel. 02 540011 Via Dei Missaglia, 97 Tel. 02 893071 P.zza Stuparich, 2 Tel. 02 330251 How to reach Ufficio Codice Fiscale (via Moscova) via Sciesa, 4: Corso XXII Marzo: Bus 60 (direction Corso Europa) or tramways 27 (direction Piazza VI Febbraio) or tramways 12 (direction Roserio). Bus stop Vittoria. Go to bus stop Sforza and take bus 94 (direction Porta Volta) for 6 bus stops (Moscova). Via Pompeo Leoni, 3: Take the tram number 9 in Via Bligny after 6 stops (P.zza Cinque Giornate) go to Corso XXII Marzo: Bus 60 (direction Corso Europa) or tramways 27 (direction Piazza VI Febbraio) or tramways 12 (direction Roserio). Bus stop Vittoria. Go to bus stop Sforza and take bus 94 (direction Porta Volta) for 6 bus stops (Moscova). Via Pietrasanta, 14: Go to the bus stop Ripamonti and take tramway 24 (direction Axum). Get off after 6 stops (Romana), reach the bus stop Santa Sofia and take bus 94 (direction Porta Volta). Get off after 9 stops (Moscova). HEALTH CARE The Italian Public Health Service guarantees medical treatment to Italian and foreign citizens holding a health card. The national health system (Servizio Sanitario Nazionale SSN) is administered through local health authorities (called ASL). SSN provides low or no cost health care to all EU citizens, including in patient treatment (tests, medication and surgery during hospitalisation), visits to family doctors and medical assistance provided by paediatricians, obstetricians and other specialists. Emergency health provision is available to all EU and non EU visitors. Medical facilities in Italy are adequate for any emergencies that may arise. Public hospitals are operated by the National Health Service, and charge flat, all in one rates that include all medical services, surgery (if required), bed and board. All foreign students must have a health insurance while living in Italy (students cannot obtain the Residence permit without it). Eueopean citizens and European Health Insurance Card (EHIC in Italy this card is called TEAM ) The Italian Ministry of Health declares that all EU citizens, who are in Italy for a short or long period and having the EHIC, are entitled to obtain only the urgent and undelayble medical treatments. If you do not have a private insurance and you intend to stay more than three months, you must apply for the form E 106 from your Country before leaving. EHIC with E Form can be used to apply both for the Registration at Comune di Milano and the enrollment to the Italian Public Health Service. It is necessary to have the Tax Code to enrol in the Public Health Service. The European Health Insurance Card replaces the previously used forms, in particular the well known E 111: E111 and E111B used by tourists, E110 used by international haulage companies, E128 used by workers posted to another Member State and by students, IED MILANO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 22

E119 used by unemployed people seeking work in another Member State (only for benefits in kind). You should not travel to another Member State of the European Economic Area or Switzerland without your European health insurance card or a provisional replacement certificate. The European health insurance card cannot be used for private sector health care providers. It is obligatory for your health insurance institution to issue a European health insurance card or a provisional replacement certificate at your request. Non EU students need to have a private insurance (health policy) which must be valid for the duration of stay in Italy. REGISTRATION TO THE ITALIAN PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE The registration can be made directly at the Local Health Authority (ASL, Azienda Sanitaria Locale). Students must go to the ASL nearest to their accommodation. The local offices are open from Mondays to Fridays: 8.30 12.00 am and 1.30 3.00 pm When students are at ASL, showing Form E111, they will receive in exchange a booklet covering temporary stay in Italy (normally valid up to 3 months). Residents of Italy who are covered by the National Health Service will be provided hospital services free of charge. People not enrolled under the National Health Service plan, are expected to pay hospital charges in full for any medical treatment and then claim a reimbursement from their insurance carrier. Some hospitals (not all) take credit cards; sometimes, however, hospitals will agree to bill patients after discharge. There are also a number of private hospitals and clinics offering a wide range of medical services. Charges, although variable, are generally much higher than those applied by public hospitals. Please note that with a private insurance, people are free to choose any doctor or specialist and be treated in private hospitals. On the other hand, if students need to see a specialist, doctor will give them a referral (called impegnativa) which they must take and show, when they go to the appointment. Specialists usually work in hospitals or local health buildings, though some private doctors, who have an agreement with the health convention, also operate from private consulting rooms Once students are registered with a doctor at the local health authority, they can visit him at his surgery (during surgery hours). The registration is valid for one solar year and only until your Residence Permit is valid. We suggest making the registration at the beginning of the year. After registration the ASL will give you a Health Card. The cost of a Health Card for foreign students is Euro 149,77. The payment has to be made at the Postal Office. Ask for an F4 Model or fill in a postal bulletin in this way: Payment in favour of: AMMINISTRAZIONE REGIONE LOMBARDIA Current account number: 379222 Reason: ISCRIZIONE VOLONTARIA AL SERVIZIO SANITARIO NAZIONALE PER L ANNO 20 (facsimile on page 56). With the Health Card you can: - choose a general practitioner (called medico di famiglia) - have a specialist examination (you are only charged the basic fare) Documents required: - Residence Permit - Documents concerning your current address in Italy: a lease contract or any other declaration - Tax Code Students have to make a written statement (self certificate) declaring that they have no other medical insurance valid at the moment (given that now they are a resident in Italy). ASL Local Offices Offices are open from Monday to Friday, from 8.30 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 1.30 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. IED MILANO INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 23