Guides for the newly arrived Diplomat in Italy

This guide seeks to be of help to the diplomatic agent and his family, newly arrived in Italy, for settling in as easily and quickly as possible.

	Essential documents Identity card Tax code and Health insurance card
	House Real Estate contract registration Activation of utilities Domestic staff
	Car Driving licence: conversion and recognition Driving licence for Diplomatic Corps (CD) and Consular Corps (CC) Highway Code Foreign diplomatic agents
	Healthcare Facilities, ASLs and Hospital corporations Generic Medicines Giving blood Healthcare: EU and non-EU Citizens I.C.E. Medical prescription or authorisation Organ donation and transplants Prescription charge exemption Registering with the Italian National Health Service (SSN) Tax deductions for the purchase of medicines TEAM Card Vaccinations
	Education: school and University The schooling system in Italy Enrolling at a state school Secondary School Foreign Schools University in Italy Equivalence of academic qualifications Recognition of academic qualifications
	Custom rules in Italy
	Useful numbers Emergencies and security Healthcare Postal services Mobile telephony Transport Airports Domestic utilities
	In Rome Clubs Festivities and celebrations Getting around in the city Local organisations and authorities (Municipality, Province, Region) Useful numbers Foreign Schools Visits to historical-political buildings

For more detailed information on immunities and privileges in Italy refer to the various existing conventions and directives or to competent offices of the Diplomatic Ceremonial of the Republic c/o Ministry of Foreign Affairs.