What's included
- Visas and permesso: national type D visa (€116; study €50) and the permesso di soggiorno kit (contributo, electronic card, post office fee and marca da bollo).
- Documents: about 4 certificates per person, with apostille and sworn translation.
- Housing: security deposit of up to 3 months' rent, agency fee (1 month's rent + 22% IVA) and the first month.
- Insurance: private health insurance required by the visa for the first year.
For day-to-day costs after you arrive, use the cost of living calculator.
Sources: consular fee schedule (Q3 2026); Polizia di Stato and Poste Italiane (permesso kit); Brazilian cartórios (apostille); Rotta Italia market estimates.