The Milan Post

Guides

Admin and paperwork on one track, everyday city life on another. Each hub links to full guides and maps.

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Paperwork in Milan

Codice Fiscale, permesso di soggiorno, residenza, CIE, tessera sanitaria, TARI, and other first-month admin, step-by-step, Milan-first.

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Living in Milan

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Everyday essentials

Maps, markets, fountains, transport zones, and local habits, practical city-life notes with official open-data tools.

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All guide articles

Long-form guides published as articles: moving to Milan, permesso, CIE, TARI, and more.

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Article

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.

29 August 2026

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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.

29 August 2026

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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.

29 August 2026

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TARI (waste tax) in Milan: practical guide for tenants and new residents

What Milan's TARI covers, who pays when you rent, how to declare occupancy, 2026 payment dates, and how to close your account when you move out.

29 August 2026

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