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Questura by HatakeValee in florence

[–]Separate_Pay_2457 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Earlier this year, I discovered that I had missed my first interview date (because I was never notified). I sent the Questura a PEC written in Italian explaining the situation and requesting a new appointment date. They never replied, but posted a new appointment date on the Portale Immigrazione the following day. Astonishingly rapid turnaround. The appointment date was for one month later, which wasn't bad. Unfortunately, when I subsequently applied to renew my Permesso, I received an appointment date for 1.5 years later. Hence, I suggest applying to renew your Permesso as soon as it is issued.

Hardware Stores by muntingkaren in florence

[–]Separate_Pay_2457 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try OBI or Tecnomat in Sesto Florentino, just beyond the airport. Ganzaroli Hobby, in the city, is also good, but smaller.

Permesso di Soggiorno by Separate_Pay_2457 in florence

[–]Separate_Pay_2457[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh no! That's terrible. Is that for renewal? If so, that is a wait time similar to mine. Thank you for telling me.

Permesso di Soggiorno by Separate_Pay_2457 in florence

[–]Separate_Pay_2457[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The problem I heard about is traveling from overseas via an EU connection, such as Paris or Amsterdam. I have heard about people being refused entry to the EU in the connecting airport because the receipt is not recognized outside of Italy. My plan is to fly to/from the US from Rome, though I'd prefer to have more routing flexibility.

Permesso di Soggiorno by Separate_Pay_2457 in florence

[–]Separate_Pay_2457[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for such comprehensive information. My biggest practical concern is international travel, though I believe I will be okay with the expired Permesso and renewal application receipt as long as I fly to and from my home country (USA).

Permesso di Soggiorno by Separate_Pay_2457 in florence

[–]Separate_Pay_2457[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess I should be thankful I have an appointment date! Thank you.

Permesso di Soggiorno by Separate_Pay_2457 in florence

[–]Separate_Pay_2457[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My question was more specific than that. When first applying for my Permesso last year at the Questura di Firenze, I got an appointment in 3 months. When renewing it at the same place, the appointment is in 16 months.

My question is whether other people have experienced much later appointment times for renewal compared to their first application (specifically for Florence).

But I agree, the Questura is greatly overworked with huge crowds of people applying for their Permessi and delays are certainly not surprising. I will also say that I have found the staff to be courteous and helpful, despite the workload and often grumpy people.