UK citizens residing in Italy before 31.12.2020 are beneficiaries of the Withdrawal Agreement. Due to this, they have the right to keep residing in Italy by holding a dedicated residence card.

The electronic carta di soggiorno is valid for 5 years or 10 years (as "permanent residence card") if the right of permanent residence is met.
The permanent residence card will be issued only upon the proof of a legal and uninterrupted residence in Italy for 5 years, including periods of stay before or after 31st December 2020.

How to apply?
You must make an appointment to the local Questura (according to the province where you reside) by sending the request to the Certified e-mail (PEC posta elettronica certificata). See the Useful addresses section to find the PEC.

On the day of the appointment, please take with you copies of:

• a valid ID document;
• attestazione di iscrizione anagrafica issued by the Municipality of residence that proves the registration has been performed by 31st December 2020 or, alternatively, a self-certification of being registered with the anagrafe by 31st December 2020 and that registration has not been subsequently cancelled, pursuant to art. 46-47 D.p.r. 445/2000;
• receipt of postal giro slip of € 30,46 (made by postal order on CC no. 67422402(account holder “MEF DIP.TO DEL TESORO VERS: DOVUTO RILASCIO CARTA DI SOGGIORNO” – reason for payment: “Importo per il rilascio della carta di soggiorno - Accordo di recesso UE/ UK”);
• 4 passport-sized photographs.

The electronic card will not be issued right after the application as it takes time to be ready.