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Guide Poland → Italy · moving · checked 1 Nov 2026

Moving from Poland to Italy

A plain checklist: what to sort before you go, and your first weeks in Italy.

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First, the good news

No visa, inside the EU

Poland and Italy are both in the EU, so you can live and work in Italy without a visa or work permit. A valid ID card or passport is enough.

Important: first get your codice fiscale (Italian tax number) from the Agenzia delle Entrate: you need it for work, renting and the doctor. If you stay longer than 3 months, register at the anagrafe office of your town (comune).

Before you go

Your checklist in Poland

  1. A valid ID card or passport.
  2. Documents in one folder: birth and marriage certificates, diplomas, work references, driving licence.
  3. Money for the start: a deposit (at most 3 months' rent), the first rent and a few weeks of living costs.
  4. Tell your Polish bank you are moving and keep the app working, so you can pay bills at home.
  5. Set up Polish TV before you go, so it works from day one (how to watch Polish TV in Italy).
A cosy living room in the evening with a TV and warm shelf lights
Day one in Italy

Polish TV, ready from day one

The first weeks abroad are the hardest. The news from home, your series and the kids' cartoons in Polish make the new flat feel like home faster.

How to watch Polish TV in Italy →
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Your first weeks

Your checklist in Italy

  1. Codice fiscale: your tax number from the Agenzia delle Entrate; needed almost everywhere.
  2. Registration: after 3 months, at the anagrafe office of your town (comune).
  3. Health: join the public health service (SSN) and choose a family doctor.
  4. TV fee: the RAI fee is added to the electricity bill.
  5. Driving: a Polish licence is valid in Italy.
Quick answers

Questions people ask

Do I need a visa to work in Italy?

No. As an EU citizen you can live and work in Italy without a visa or work permit.

Do I have to register in Italy?

Yes, if you stay longer than 3 months: at the anagrafe office of your town (comune).

What is a codice fiscale?

Your Italian tax number; you need it for work, a rental contract, a bank account and the doctor. The Agenzia delle Entrate issues it.

Can I watch Polish TV in Italy?

Yes. Our Polish TV in Italy guide shows every option, from the free TVP Polonia channel to all-in-one subscriptions.

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