Plain English
What is the Tessera Sanitaria?
The Tessera Sanitaria is Italy’s health card. It shows your codice fiscale and proves SSN registration. Pharmacies, doctors, and hospitals often ask for it; the same card number is tied to your tax code.
All desk services
Documentation
Tessera Sanitaria guidance
Health card support
Free
Online
In person
How EdBirds helps
What we do for you
Help with Tessera Sanitaria requests, usage, and documents commonly required.
Guidance and document preparation — not a substitute for a lawyer, commercialista, or official decision by a public office.
Online through the app
Share your situation, upload documents if needed, and track progress from your student portal. Ideal before arrival or between appointments.
Start online request →In person at a Student Community Centre
Face-to-face help at the Support Desk — plus a centre designed for meeting, study, and belonging.
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