Residenza Milan

Last activity 22 November 2010 by elbruno

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Jobi1Member05 November 2010 07:10:14

Apologies if this has been answered elsewhere on the site (had a look but couldn't find anything)...

I am applying for residenza for Milan (I'm British) as I want to stay out here long term and work, and I've been told I need a private health insurance policy as part of the application. Can anyone confirm is this true and maybe recommend anywhere I can get one cheaply? I got a quote of £70 per month from BUPA which is rather more than I was hoping to pay!

shaniesMember07 November 2010 21:59:53

in italy there's a decent public health structure

klooodyMember13 November 2010 21:25:24

Hey, I am also british and have just moved to milan. I don't think you need to purchase Bupa. I made a european health card when i was in the uk and that was sufficient for me to enroll and begin studying at my university in milan.

srgauseNew member16 November 2010 14:42:29

Hi!

I'm American and just went through a similar process (insurance is also required for our visas).
I did not purchase health insurance beforehand, I submitted an an affidavit to the consulate stating I would buy the Italian national health insurance once I apply for my Permesso di Soggiorno (after arriving in Italy).
If it helps, here is what I gave my visa officer:
consnewyork.esteri.it/NR/rdonlyres/F019DB32-4421-4244-BB48-3DDE96DB942E/0/Affidavinsurance
Good luck!

elbrunoMember22 November 2010 19:30:59

70 pounds a month sounds very cheap compared to rates back home in America. I'm covered through work during the visa process, though, luckily.

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