Immigration Office — Modena Questura
The Modena Questura and the Immigration Office are located in the same location At Via Giovanni Palatucci 15. There is no separation between the two buildings, as is the case in other cities (e.g., Bologna). The office can be reached by SETA bus line 8, getting off at the " Questura " stop directly in front of the building.
Modena Immigration Office Hours
Opening hours of the Immigration Office in Via Palatucci 15. Always check for any changes on the official website of the Questura.
| Day | Morning | Afternoon |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 — 14:00 | — |
| Tuesday | 08:00 — 14:00 | 14:30 — 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 — 14:00 | — |
| Thursday | 08:00 — 14:00 | 14:30 — 17:30 |
| Friday | 08:00 — 14:00 | — |
| Saturday | 08:00 — 13:00 | — |
| Sunday | Closed | |
Additional Information
- Afternoon opening: only on Tuesdays and Thursdays (2.30pm-5.30pm)
- Saturday morning: counter open from 8:00 to 13:00
- Advise: Please show up early in the morning (before 8:00 am) to collect your number, as daily capacity is limited.
- Delivery desk: the public counter mainly manages the delivery of the electronic residence permit
How to Get to the Modena Questura
The Modena Questura is located at Via Giovanni Palatucci 15, in the west/southwest of the city. It is well connected by the SETA public transport network.
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SETA Bus Line 8 Bus stop “ Questura ” — directly in front of the building
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SETA Bus Lines 3, 9, 12 “Divisione Acqui Questura ” stop — about 4 minutes on foot
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Modena Station ( Piazza Manzoni ) Approximately 2.5 km. By bus (line 8) or on foot, approximately 27 minutes.
By car: From the A1 motorway, exit at Modena Nord or Modena Sud, and follow the signs for the city center. Parking is available near the Questura.
Collection of Residence Permit in Modena
Special feature of Modena: collection decentralized to the Municipalities
In Modena the withdrawal of the residence permit was decentralized at the Registry offices of the Municipalities of residenceIf you live outside the city of Modena, Carpi, Sassuolo, or Mirandola, you can collect the permit directly from your municipality of residence, without going to the Questura.
Where to collect the permit
- Residents in the city of Modena: Pick up at Questura ( Via Palatucci 15)
- Residents of Carpi, Sassuolo, Mirandola: collection at the local Questura
- All other Municipalities: collection at the Registry Office of your Municipality of residence
Check your application status online
The Municipality of Modena offers a online service To check if the permit is ready for collection: comune.modena.it/ Questura. You can also check on portaleimmigrazione.it.
How to Book an Appointment
1. Kit Postale (standard renewals and releases)
For the first issue and the renewal of the residence permit, send the Kit Postale to an authorized post office. After shipping you will receive a appointment letter via SMS or letter with the date and time of the appointment at Via Palatucci 15.
Pay attention to the timing: CGIL reported waiting times of approximately 6 months From sending the kit to the call. With additional documentation required, the timeframe can exceed a year. It is essential to send the kit. complete and error-free.
2. Prenota Facile (non-postalized procedures)
For procedures that do not go through the Kit Postale, book online at PrenotaFacile.poliziadistato.it:
- Conversion of residence permit
- Subsidiary protection and special protection
- Residence permit for family members of EU citizens
- Leave for medical treatment or pregnancy
- Travel documents for refugees and stateless persons
Immigration Office PEC contacts
Documents to Bring to the Appointment
For photo identification or permit collection, 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
For workers in the ceramic and automotive districts
Modena is home to the Sassuolo ceramic district (the largest in the world) and the automotive industry (Ferrari in Maranello, Maserati in the city, Lamborghini in Sant'Agata Bolognese). For permission to employee work also brings:
- Employment contract signed by the employer
- UNILAV Communication of hiring
- Last paycheck (if I renew)
- CUD / Single Certification of the previous year
Available Services
Waiting Times in Modena
The province of Modena has over 98,000 foreign residents (13.9% of the population) with large Moroccan, Romanian, Albanian, Ghanaian, and Chinese communities. The volume of applications is high.
- Sending Kit Postale → appointment letter: approximately 6 months (source: CGIL Modena)
- With additional documentation: over 12 months
- fingerprinting (fotosegnalamento) → permit collection: 2-5 months
- Asylum/protection procedures: up to 4 months for the appointment
While waiting, the postal receipt It is valid as a temporary permit and allows you to legally remain in Italy, work and travel (with limitations).
Key advice: send the Kit Postale complete and error-freeA single missing document or an error in filling it out can add months of waiting.
Do you need assistance in Modena?
The ImmigraFacile team offers comprehensive assistance with all procedures at the Modena Questura : automatic completion of Kit Postale forms, document preparation, application monitoring, and consultation with a specialized lawyer. We also assist workers in the ceramics and automotive districts with work permit documentation. Book a free consultation →
Warning: critical waiting times in Modena
In Modena, waiting times are among the longest in Emilia-Romagna: 6 months for the convocation and beyond 12 months If you request additional documents, an error in the Kit Postale could cost you an entire year of additional waiting.
With ImmigraFacile you eliminate the risk:
Frequently Asked Questions about the Modena Questura
The Immigration Office of the Modena Questura is located in Via Giovanni Palatucci 15, 41122 ModenaUnlike other cities, the Questura and the Immigration Office share the same building. They can be reached by SETA bus line 8 (the " Questura " stop is in front of the entrance).
The Immigration Office is open from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 14:00. The Tuesday and Thursday also in the afternoon from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. The Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Closed on Sundays. Check for changes. Questure.poliziadistato.it/it/Modena.
In Modena you can check the status of your application online on the portal Municipality of Modena (comune.modena.it/ Questura) or on the national website Questure.poliziadistato.it. You can also call the number 059 410860.
It depends on the municipality of residence. In Modena the retreat was decentralized: if you live outside Modena, Carpi, Sassuolo or Mirandola, you can collect the permit atRegistry Office of your MunicipalityResidents of Modena, Carpi, Sassuolo, and Mirandola can collect their items at the Questura or Questura.
The PEC of the Modena Immigration Office is: immig.quest.mo@pecps.poliziadistato.itThe Questura ' PEC is: dipps148.00F0@pecps.poliziadistato.itSwitchboard: 059 410411, Immigration Office: 059 410860.
The Questura is located in Via Giovanni Palatucci 15. With SETA bus: line 8 to the “ Questura ” stop (directly in front). Lines 3, 9, 12 stop at “Divisione Acqui Questura ” (4 minutes on foot). From Modena Station: approximately 2.5 km, reachable by bus or on foot in 27 minutes.