Hosting a guest in Italy: written notice within 48 hours

Article 7 of Italy's immigration law (Legislative Decree 286/1998): anyone who gives lodging to or hosts a foreign national, even a relative, must give written notice to the local public security authority within 48 hours.

The notice includes the host's details, the guest's details, passport or ID details, the exact address and the basis for the notice. Violations carry an administrative fine of €500 to €3,500.

Example

Illustrative. Your mother lands on Friday at 18:00 and stays with you. The notice is due by Sunday at 18:00, so prepare it before she arrives.

Important

Ask your local police office which form it uses and how it accepts the notice.

Before your guest arrives

• ☐ Copy the guest's passport page
• ☐ Confirm the exact address
• ☐ Find your local police office
• ☐ Keep proof of the notice

For the visa stage: Affidavit of Support and Undertaking →

Source: Decreto legislativo 25 luglio 1998, n. 286, art. 7.