NOTE: TO ALL DoD CIVILIANS, CONTRACTORS, AND THEIR DEPENDENTS AND MILITARY DEPENDENTS: DO NOT COME TO ITALY WITHOUT THE PROPER PASSPORT AND D MISSIONE VISA. FAILURE TO POSSESS THESE DOCUMENTS WILL FORCE YOU TO GO BACK AT YOUR OWN EXPENSES TO OBTAIN THEM.
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PERMESSO DI SOGGIORNO (PERMIT OF STAY)
Civilian employees, Contractors and all dependents are required to apply for a soggiorno upon arrival in Italy. Soggiorno will allow the applicants to legally remain in Italy for the entirety of the sponsor's (Soldier/DoD civilian/contractor) tour.
- To enter Italy:
- Service Members' dependents: No-Fee Passport with D Missione Visa
- GS and dependents: Official passport and D Missione Visa
- Contractors and dependents: Tourist passport and D Missione Visa
- Non-US dependents: Country of origin passport and D Missione Visa
NOTE: Without these documents, dependents (except EU citizens) are considered tourists limited to maximum 90 days in country with little support authorized from the U.S. Army. D Missione Visas are issued by Italian Embassies/Consulates in the Country of origin.
ALL IMMIGRATION-RELATED TRAVEL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.FCG.PENTAGON.MIL.
SOGGIORNO APPLICATION PROCESS
Camp Ederle: Within eight days of arrival, the sponsor must send an email to usarmy.italy.id-europe.mbx.soggiorno-office-mailbox@army.mil listing the following information: Sponsor's full name and Rank/Grade, all dependents' full names, dates of birth, citizenship and arrival date in Country. Soggiorno office will then contact you with all the information.
Camp Darby: Sponsor and all dependents (ages 14 and older) must visit the Soggiorno Office room # 154 to start the application process. Do not wait to have a housing contract to start the application. Soldier is required to be present if located in Camp Darby.
Frequently Asked Questions About Soggiornos
What is a SOGGIORNO?
“Soggiorno” is a permit to stay in Italy. Soggiorno is the equivalent of the U.S. Green Card.
When do I need to apply for my dependents' SOGGIORNO?
Newly arrived personnel must contact Soggiorno Office within eight days from arrival to get all the proper information. Soldiers do not need a Soggiorno but every other American and non-EU citizens do.
Is there an application that needs to be completed?
Yes, the application will be provided to you by the Soggiorno office.
Does the Soldier have to be present to apply for the Soggiorno?
Camp Ederle- Yes, the sponsor must be present.
Camp Darby- Yes, the sponsor must be present.
Who has to be present to apply for the Soggiornos?
Each family member must be present to apply.
Can someone else pick up my Soggiorno for me?
No. Each applicant must be present at the Immigration office to pick up their Soggiorno once ready.
How soon can I renew my Soggiorno?
You can begin the process to renew your soggiorno as early as 60 days prior to its expiration.
Report of Loss
Contact the Soggiorno office or stop by to get all the information to file a report of loss. usarmy.italy.id-europe.mbx.soggiorno-office-mailbox@army.mil
Newborns in Italy
Contact the Soggiorno office within 10 days from the child’s birth date. usarmy.italy.id-europe.mbx.soggiorno-office-mailbox@army.mil
I am out-processing. Do I have to turn in my Soggiorno?
While clearing visit the Soggiorno office in order to be cleared and then you will surrender your Soggiorno to the border patrol officer after you go through the passport checks.
