Do I need to register with the police in Italy if I stay at a friend's place and not a hotel?

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Do I need to register with the police in Italy?

\u201cForeigners who stay in Italy for visits, business, tourism or study for periods of less than three months are not required to apply for a residence permit,\u201d the Italian police website states. \u201cInstead, they must report their presence in the country.\u201d

How do you declare your presence in Italy?

in order to make the 'declaration of presence', you must go to the police headquarters of the Province where you are staying within eight days of arrival and fill in a special form. Alternatively, if you are staying in an accommodation facility (hotel, B&B, etc.)

Do they ask for ID in Italy?

By law you must be able to show some form of identification at all times. In most cases a photocopy of the data page of your passport should suffice, but in this case you're advised to also carry a second form of photo ID. The police will normally ask for your full passport if you are stopped while driving.

What is declaration of hospitality?

The declaration of hospitality is a document certifying that a particular person is available to host you at his home without a rent. To be valid, a stamp must be affixed by any police station.

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WARNINGS To Those That Are Out Of Italy With Italian Residence Permits

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