Immigration Office — Florence Questura
Attention: the Immigration Office of the Florence Questura it cannot be found in the main office in Via Zara 2, but in Via della Fortezza 17, at the Fadini Barracks. The headquarters was moved here in 2007 from Palazzo Bonifazio.
Immigration Office Hours in Florence
These are the opening hours of the Immigration Office in Via della Fortezza 17. It is advisable to always check for any changes on the official website of the Questura.
Main Counters
| Day | Morning | Afternoon |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 — 14:00 | 14:30 — 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 — 14:00 | 14:30 — 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 — 14:00 | 14:30 — 17:30 |
| Thursday | 08:00 — 14:00 | 14:30 — 17:30 |
| Friday | 08:00 — 14:00 | Closed |
| Saturday / Sunday | Closed | |
Special Desks
- Counter no. 1 (information): Monday-Thursday 7:30 am - 1:00 pm. Numbers are distributed from 7:30 am to 9:00 am, based on daily capacity.
- Documentary additions: every Tuesday afternoon from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm, to deliver documents already requested by the office
- Political Asylum: Monday-Friday 8:00-14:00, with afternoon opening only on Wednesdays (14:30-17:30)
- Lawyers' Help Desk: The 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 9:00 am - 1:30 pm (only members of the Florence Order, reservations via the SFERA platform)
Practical advice: Queues form very early in the morning. For the information desk, we recommend arriving early. by 7:30 am, as the distribution of numbers generally ends by 9:00 am.
How to Get to the Florence Questura
The Immigration Office at Via della Fortezza 17 is located in the Fortezza da Basso area, well connected by public transport and a 10-15 minute walk from Santa Maria Novella Station.
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Tram Line T1 (Villa Costanza — Careggi) "Fortezza" stop — a 2-minute walk from the office
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Tram Line T2 (Airport — Piazza dell'Unità) Stop "Fortezza T1 Strozzi" or "Beslan T1 Fortezza"
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ATAF buses: lines 17, 20, 23, 32, 39 Stops: Fortezza, Indipendenza Nazionale, Montelungo Station
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Florence Santa Maria Novella Station A 10-15 minute walk. The Firenze Hub Montelungo stop is also nearby.
How to Book an Appointment
From June 30, 2021, the Florence Questura no longer accepts in-person reservations For non-postalized procedures. Here are the available booking methods:
1. Kit Postale (standard renewals and releases)
For the first issue and the renewal of the residence permit, you must send the Kit Postale to an authorized post office. After shipping, you will receive a appointment letter or SMS with the date, time and place of the appointment at Via della Fortezza 17.
If you miss the first appointment, you'll be automatically rescheduled. If you miss the second, you'll receive a rejection notice with a final rescheduling date.
2. Prenota Facile (non-postalized procedures)
For procedures that do not go through the Kit Postale, you must book online through the portal PrenotaFacile.poliziadistato.itCovered applications include:
- Conversion of residence permit
- Subsidiary protection
- Residence permit for family members of EU citizens
- Leave for medical treatment or pregnancy
- Travel documents for refugees and stateless persons
The procedure: register on the portal, choose the available date and time, print the receipt with barcode and QR code. Show up. maximum 15 minutes before of the appointment.
3. Physical counter (specific cases only)
Counter No. 1 at Via della Fortezza 17 is open Monday to Thursday from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm. for information onlyNumbers are distributed from 7:30 to 9:00 and are limited to daily capacity.
Immigration Office PEC contacts
For official communications and additional documents, the Florence Questura has activated dedicated PEC addresses. When sending documents via PEC, remember to:
- Transmit everything in one single PDF file
- Always attach copy of passport
- Please indicate in the subject: SURNAME Name, date of birth, place of birth — registered mail/application number
Documents to Bring to the Appointment
When you show up at Via della Fortezza 17 for photo identification or to collect your permit, bring with you:
- Letter of invitation or postal receipt of the Kit
- Passport valid (original + photocopy)
- Previous residence permit (if I renew)
- Tax ID code
- 4 photos passport size (white background, recent)
- Revenue stamp from €16.00 (for the collection of the electronic permit)
- Specific documentation based on the type of permit (employment contract, university enrollment, marriage certificate, etc.)
Suggestion: Always carry photocopies of all documents. The Florence Questura does not have photocopiers for the public.
Available Services
The Immigration Office of the Florence Questura handles the following procedures:
Waiting Times in Florence
The Florence Questura is one of the busiest in Tuscany and waiting times can be significant. In January 2025, several associations (including CGIL Florence, ARCI and Amnesty International Tuscany) reported times longer than 2 years to get an appointment in some cases.
On average, for standard procedures (renewal via Kit Postale ), the times are:
- Sending Kit Postale → appointment letter: 30-90 days
- fingerprinting (fotosegnalamento) → permit collection: 60-180 days
- Complex cases: can exceed 12 months
While waiting, the postal receipt Issued at the post office, it is valid as a temporary permit and allows you to legally remain in Italy, work, and travel (with limitations) until you collect your permanent document.
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Warning: Frequent errors in filling in the form
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Florence Questura
The Immigration Office is located in Via della Fortezza 17, 50129 Florence, at the Fadini Barracks. Please note: do not confuse it with the main Questura station located at Via Zara 2 (where only the Public Relations Office and the Reports Office are located). The nearest tram stop is "Fortezza" on the T1 line.
The main counters are open Monday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm and from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm, and on Fridays only from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. The information counter (no. 1) is open Monday to Thursday from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm, with numbers distributed from 7:30 am to 9:00 am. It is advisable to check for changes on Questure.poliziadistato.it/it/Firenze.
For standard renewals and releases use the Kit Postale At Poste Italiane : after sending the application, you'll receive a appointment notice by letter or text message. For non-postal procedures (conversions, subsidiary protection, EU family residence permits), you can book online at PrenotaFacile.poliziadistato.itFrom June 30, 2021 In-person reservations are no longer accepted.
In tram: T1 line, "Fortezza" stop (2 minutes on foot) or T2 line, "Fortezza T1 Strozzi" stop. bus: ATAF lines 17, 20, 23, 32, 39. On foot from SMN Station: approximately 10-15 minutes towards Fortezza da Basso.
Processing times at the Florence Questura are among the longest in Tuscany. For standard procedures: 30-90 days for the appointment letter after the Kit Postale, then 60-180 days from photo identification to collection. Complex cases can exceed 12 months. During the wait, the postal receipt serves as a temporary permit.
For official communications: dipps132.00p0@pecps.poliziadistato.itFor additional documentation (documents already requested by the office): 2sez.immig.quest.fi@pecps.poliziadistato.itSend everything in a single PDF, attaching a copy of your passport and indicating in the subject line: SURNAME, first name, date of birth, and application number.