Good to know when you are in Milan

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Codice Fiscale

Here you are how to apply for the Italian codice fiscale, the tax code. It’s a code everybody can easily get, it’s needed mainly to register the Italian lease agreement, to get an Italian SIM card and to open an Italian bank account.

Permesso di soggiorno

The Permesso di Soggiorno is a “permit to stay” in Italy, all Extra EU citizens need to get for more than 3 months’ stays in Italy. You have to apply for it within 8 days after your arrival.

Where to buy items online
We recommend Amazon.it or Amazon.co.uk.

Receive packages from abroad we recommend you, even if there is a doorman service, to select an Amazon locker as delivery address.

Italian cell number we recommend you Vodafone.

Best fast 5G internet and easy to recharge. No contract needed, rechargeable SIM is about € 15 a month (internet, calls and sms included). Just bring your ID/passport to the shop. Corso San Gottardo 5. Open 10-13 – 14:30-19 Monday to Saturday. Call before going to confirm the opening time +39 02 8347 2463

Useful infos

Health

Emergency number: 112, it works with any phone number.

Pharmacy “Farmacia/Parafarmacia”, 24h/7 is in Piazzale Stazione Genova 3. Another option: Farmacia Ticinese Corso San Gottardo 1, open from 8 am to 1am.

Food

Water in Milan

You can drink tap water. More details about the quality of the water in Milan. You could also buy a “Britta”, a pitcher with water filter, or ask to the supermarket a home delivery service (€ 6-7) for water bottles.

Supermarkets
Usually closed on Sundays and Monday mornings. Check the timetable at the main entrance. At the check-in we will tell you which is the closest to your apartment.
Expensive: Esselunga, PAM, SMA Simply – Cheaper: Lidl and LD/MD.

Carrefour can be open until 22 or 24h/24.

Home Delivery

Service usually offered by the restaurants, you can also use “Deliveroo” or other apps.

Restaurants
Tripadvisor, check online if they have at least 4 stars, before entering 😉

Aperitivo

Everyday from 6 pm to 9 pm a lot of bars, mainly in Navigli area, bars offer food for free, just paying a drink (€ 10). Mainly during the weekend, it’s a Milanese habit!

Transports

Public transports

A ticket (€ 2) lasts 90 minutes on the tram/bus/trolleybus/metro, you can buy it in the Tobacco shops (tabaccaio) or from the App “ATM”. Student monthly card in ATM point with € 22 a month.

Malpensa

Take “Malpensa Express” train from Cadorna FN station, a train every 30 minutes, it takes 40 minutes to reach the airport.

Taxi

My personal driver “Taxi Vip service” Mr Asad +39 389 9438844, at least 2 days before.
Or Call: +39 024040, or use apps like “FREE NOW” or “UberBlack”.

BikeMi

Rent a bike for 1 year for € 36!

Fast Trains
To visit other Italian cities comfortably Freccia Rossa and Italo.

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