What is a SPID Digital Identity in Italy
If you are planning to move to Italy, you will find that there is a sea of bureaucracy to navigate. One item on the essentials list is a SPID ID.
What is a SPID ID?
SPID stands for Sistema Pubblico di Identità Digitale (SPID), Public Digital Identity System and is a digital identity.
Made up of an encrypted username and password it allows residents in Italy to access public administration and government online services.
Since 2021, a SPID is needed to access INPS (Tax, income and revenue service) and most public administration and government websites.
What sites do you need a SPID for?
All public administration and government websites (local and national) require the SPID.
You will need a SPID for services such as:
- Public administration
- Resident Registry office
- Financing
- Citizen/Resident online portals
- Municipal/Regional websites
- Tax, legal and financial websites
- Educational facilities and universities
- Inquiries and reservations for public hospitals and clinics
- Social and Community Services
- Certification and Self-Certification Services
- Services for families
- Utility companies
- Electronic Health Record
- INAIL services
- INPS services
- Sending and requesting documents
- Certification and Self-Certification Services
How much does a SPID Cost?
The cost for a SPID is free, however some providers require payment for the id verification process.
Can a foreigner living in Italy get a SPID?
Yes. You must have a valid Italian identification document (such as an identity card) and a tax code card, an e-mail address and a mobile phone for personal use. If you have a residence permit, you can request an Italian identity card and present it during the SPID activation request phase.
Can Italians living outside Italy get a SPID?
Yes, click here for more information
Learn more about how to get a SPID in Italy here.
Article by Easy Milano Editorial Staff
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