Italy 2026: how to convert a temporary protection permit into a work permit (and options for study)
Italy
In short. A holder of a temporary protection permit who works officially in Italy (lavoro subordinato or autonomo) can convert it into a permesso for work "for the activity actually carried out" on the basis of Legge 213/2023, Art. 1, comma 396. In the model of the Questure of Arezzo/Pisa, the application is submitted via a kit at a Poste Italiane branch with the Sportello Amico service (Motivo 10 — Conversione); some Questuras instead use a booking via PrenotaFacile. The postal payment is €70.46 (€80.46 for a permit over one year) plus stamp duty of €16. Temporary protection in Italy has been extended until 4 March 2027.
- Converting a protezione temporanea permit into a work permit is possible on the basis of Legge 213/2023, Art. 1, comma 396 — "per l'attività effettivamente svolta" (for the activity actually carried out).
- The main condition: you work officially in Italy — under an employment contract (lavoro subordinato) or as self-employed (lavoro autonomo); a document confirming current work is required.
- In the model of the Questure of Arezzo/Pisa, the application is submitted via a kit at a Poste Italiane branch with the "Sportello Amico" service, the reason being Motivo 10 (Conversione del permesso di soggiorno). Some Questuras instead accept a booking via PrenotaFacile.
- Documents: the application form with stamp duty (marca da bollo) of €16, a copy of the passport/ID, a copy of the electronic temporary protection permit, a housing document, work documents.
- Fees: postal payment of €70.46 (contributo of €40 under Art. 5 c. 2-ter TUI + €30.46 for the electronic card) and stamp duty of €16; if the permit is issued for a term over a year (up to 3 years), the contribution is €50, so the total is about €80.46.
- Temporary protection itself in Italy has been extended until 4 March 2027 (Legge 27/2026 converting D.L. 201/2025; Council of the EU Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1460 of 15 July 2025).
Who can convert: a Ukrainian citizen who holds a valid temporary protection residence permit (protezione temporanea — Emergenza Ucraina) and works officially in Italy. The conversion is processed "per l'attività effettivamente svolta" — for the employment activity actually carried out.
Legal basis: the possibility of conversion was introduced by Article 1, comma 396 of Law No. 213 of 30 December 2023 (Legge di Bilancio 2024). Temporary protection in Italy has been extended until 4 March 2027 by Law No. 27/2026 converting decree-law D.L. 201/2025 (published in G.U. No. 49 of 28 February 2026, in force from 1 March 2026), in line with the Council of the EU Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1460 of 15 July 2025, which extended temporary protection until 4 March 2027.
Condition: confirmed work
You can convert the permit if you have official employment activity — lavoro subordinato (under an employment contract) or lavoro autonomo (self-employment). A document confirming current work is required: an employment contract, self-employment registration details or other "documentazione relativa all'attività lavorativa in corso di svolgimento".
Where to submit the application
The procedure differs between Questuras. In the model of the Questure of Arezzo and Pisa, the application is submitted not directly to the Questura but via a special paper kit at a Poste Italiane branch providing the "Sportello Amico" service; in the kit, the reason Motivo 10 — Conversione del permesso di soggiorno is selected. Other Questuras instead accept an appointment booking via the PrenotaFacile platform. After processing, an appointment is set at the Questura competent for the place of residence for fingerprinting (fotosegnalamento) and subsequent collection of the card.
Documents (placed in the kit)
- The completed application form (modulo) with stamp duty (marca da bollo) of €16.
- A copy of the passport or ID document.
- A copy of the electronic temporary protection permit (Emergenza Ucraina).
- A housing document (tenancy agreement, ownership title or dichiarazione di ospitalità).
- A document confirming current employment activity (contract / self-employment).
Fees
- Postal payment — €70.46. This amount consists of a contribution (contributo) of €40 under Art. 5, c. 2-ter TUI plus €30.46 for producing the electronic card; it is paid with a single postal slip (bollettino).
- If the new permit is issued for a term over 1 year (up to 3 years), the contribution is €50, so the total is approximately €80.46.
- Stamp duty (marca da bollo) on the application form — €16.
Steps
- Make sure your temporary protection permit is valid (if necessary, renew it first; the extension is valid until 4 March 2027).
- Gather work documents (employment contract or self-employment registration).
- Clarify your Questura's channel: a kit at the Poste with the Sportello Amico service (Motivo 10) or a booking via PrenotaFacile.
- Pay the postal payment of €70.46 (€80.46 if the permit is for a term over a year) and add stamp duty of €16.
- Submit the kit at the Poste branch; obtain the receipt (cedolino) with a tracking code.
- Attend the appointment at the Questura on the assigned date for fingerprinting and subsequent collection of the card.
On conversion into a study permit
Official Questura sources and national rules clearly describe conversion specifically into a work permit on the basis of Legge 213/2023. The official sources do not define a separate automatic procedure for "conversion into a study permit". Access to education already exists within temporary protection itself; for adults, the right to study derives from the temporary protection rules and the general rules on students (Art. 39 / 39-bis TUI), while Art. 38 TUI concerns primarily the compulsory education of minors. If you plan to change to student status — clarify the conditions directly with the competent Questura.
Important: the exact list of documents, the submission channel (Poste kit or PrenotaFacile), the exact amount of the postal payment (depends on the term of the permit) may differ between Questuras. Before applying, verify against your Questura's "Carta dei Servizi" or the official portal poliziadistato.it.
Related guides
Official sources
- Questura di Arezzo — Polizia di Stato (rinnovo e conversione protezione temporanea)
- Questura di Roma — Polizia di Stato (rinnovo permessi protezione temporanea)
- Questura di Pisa — Polizia di Stato (conversione, Motivo 10)
- servizidemografici.com — Legge n. 27/2026 (conversione D.L. 201/2025)
- Consiglio UE — proroga protezione temporanea fino al 4 marzo 2027
Questions
- Can a temporary protection permit be converted into a work permit in Italy in 2026?
- Yes. On the basis of Article 1, comma 396 of Law No. 213/2023, a holder of a temporary protection permit can convert it into a work permit "for the activity actually carried out" if they work officially in Italy under an employment contract (lavoro subordinato) or as self-employed (lavoro autonomo).
- Where to submit the conversion application?
- It depends on the Questura. In the model of the Questure of Arezzo/Pisa — via a kit at a Poste Italiane branch with the "Sportello Amico" service, reason Motivo 10 — Conversione del permesso di soggiorno. Some Questuras instead accept a booking via PrenotaFacile. An appointment will then be set at the competent Questura.
- How much does the conversion cost?
- The postal payment is €70.46 — this is a contribution (contributo) of €40 under Art. 5 c. 2-ter TUI plus €30.46 for the electronic card, paid with a single postal slip. If the new permit is issued for a term over 1 year (up to 3 years), the contribution is €50, so the total is about €80.46. In addition — stamp duty (marca da bollo) of €16 on the application form.
- What documents are needed?
- A completed form with stamp duty (marca da bollo) of €16, a copy of the passport or ID, a copy of the electronic temporary protection permit, a housing document and a document confirming current employment activity.
- Until what date is temporary protection valid in Italy?
- Until 4 March 2027. The extension is established by Law No. 27/2026 (converting D.L. 201/2025, G.U. No. 49 of 28 February 2026) in line with the Council of the EU Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1460 of 15 July 2025.
- Can the permit be converted into a study permit?
- The official rules describe conversion specifically into a work permit. Access to education already exists within temporary protection; for adults, the right to study derives from the temporary protection rules and the general rules on students (Art. 39/39-bis TUI). To change to student status, clarify the conditions directly with your Questura.