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Practical guides for building your life in Milan.
Paperwork, housing, healthcare, transport, and everyday life — written for newcomers.
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Step-by-step admin guides for newcomers: start with the one that matches your situation.
- 01 First steps when moving to Milan: 2026 guide for students, workers, and EU arrivals Official order of operations for moving to Milan, visa checks, Universitaly, the 8-day permesso deadline, Codice Fiscale, healthcare, housing, and residenza. Milan-first, sourced. Read
- 02 Permesso di soggiorno in Milan: first application and renewal The 8-day deadline, Poste vs Questura routes, kit codes (including 16 vs 17), fees, ricevuta travel rules, and Questura appointments for extra-UE residents in Milan. Read
- 03 Carta d'Identità Elettronica (CIE) in Milan: practical guide for foreign residents Who can request the CIE in Milan, which documents to bring, how to book, costs, delivery times, travel limits for non-Italian citizens, and how to use it online. Read
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Join New in Milan: events, interest groups, peer support
We have an active international community in Milan with several subgroups where you can connect based on your interests:
- NiM Social Club: For all NiM social meetups and events.
- NiM Chit-Chat: Your go-to space for casual conversations, questions, and advice.
- NiM Outdoor: For hiking, climbing, skiing, cycling, and other outdoor adventures.
- NiM Book Club: Monthly meetups for book lovers.
- NiM Sports: Organize and enjoy any sport in and around Milan.
- NiM Games: For lovers of board games, bowling, quizzes, and more.
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