by In Trieste
The city of Trieste has put together a guide with practical information to help and welcome people fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Ukrainians arriving in Italy can stay for a maximum of 90 days before having to apply for a permesso di soggiorno (permit to stay), which is valid for one year and is renewable.
If not in possession of a valid passport, they must contact urgently the Ukrainian embassy or consulate in Rome to obtain a temporary identity document, required to access public services in Italy.
The Ukrainian embassy to Italy is located on Rome, and can be contacted on (+39) 068412630 or emb_it@mfa.gov.ua.
If the Ukrainian citizens arriving are the guests of relatives or friends, they must go to the Commissariato di zona (local police station) within 48 hours to fill out the Dichiarazione di Presenza e di Ospitalità (declaring their presence as a guest).
They must be accompanied to the commissariato by one of their hosts, and will need an identity document (the forms are provided by police). For those who are guests in hotels or other accommodation facilities, the necessary information will be provided to authorities directly.
Ukrainians who decide to stay beyond the 90-day period will need to apply for a permesso di soggiorno in advance at the immigration office of the Questura di Trieste.
Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Saturdays from 8:00 to 11:30.
To avail of Italy’s national health system, those arriving can request the STP code (Straniero Temporaneamente Presente or temporarily present foreign national).
Those arriving must undergo a covid test within 48 hours of entering Italy. This can be done without reservation at one of the vaccination centers in Friuli Venezia Giulia where you can also request the STP Code or get a covid vaccination.
Ukrainian people arriving in Trieste without the possibility of being hosted by friends or relatives can be welcomed temporarily by facilities made available by the regional civil protection agency of Friuli Venezia Giulia.
The toll-free number also provides information on the offers and donations to be given to the Ukrainian community.
For free access to public transport, it will be sufficient to show the STP / ENI regional card or other travel documents issued on arrival in Rome.
Lastly, the guide has advice for people who perceive themselves to be in emergency situations or imminent danger: do not hesitate to immediately request the intervention of the police by calling the Emergency Number 112, and avoid entrusting themselves to unknown people or unrecognised entities that are not part of the public system of hospitality or social volunteering.
