If you are an international student, health insurance in Italy is required before you arrive. It is imperative to visit your healthcare provider at home, obtain the necessary documents to demonstrate proof of coverage, and show these documents both at the Italian Consulate nearest to you, as well as at the Questura, or police station, within eight days of entrance into the country. This information is crucial, as, in order to extend the length of your time in Italy for greater than 90 days, you must obtain a permit to stay. Without proof of coverage from your home provider, this is impossible to do.
