📍Where can I get passport photos in Ferrara?

You can find passport photo machines at:

• Ferrara railway station (in the station square)

• ‘Il Castello’ shopping centre (Via Giusti 4)

• Central Post Office (Via Bologna and Via F.lli Beretta)

👉 Do you need a digital or printed passport photo for official documents? We can also help you at our office!

🚌 How do I get to Cona Hospital by bus?

Take Line 6 – TPER. It departs from:

• Railway station

• Corso Porta Reno

• Viale Cavour

🕒 Frequency: every 15-20 minutes on weekdays.

📲 Download the Roger – TPER app for tickets and updated timetables.

👉 Do you need healthcare, translation, or an escort? We’ll take care of it.

📱How do I connect the Trenitalia app to book trains?

Download Trenitalia on your smartphone → create an account → buy digital tickets with a card or PayPal.

👉 Don’t speak Italian well or have doubts about which train to take? We’ll help you with everything, even remotely.

🏛 Which banks offer services in English?

In Ferrara, we recommend:

• UniCredit (Filiale di Corso Martiri della Libertà branch)

• Intesa Sanpaolo (Piazza Travaglio)

• BPER (Via Bologna)

👉 We can book an appointment for you in English and help you understand how an Italian bank account works.

🚬 Where can I find tobacco shops in the city center?

Here are some that are easy to reach:

• Tabaccheria Giuliani (Via Garibaldi)

• Tabaccheria San Romano (near the Duomo)

• Tabaccheria Giovecca (Corso Giovecca)

Here, you can buy souvenirs, buy tax stamps, buy SIM top-ups, and pay bills.

👉 We can also tell you which ones are open on the weekend.

🧾 What taxes do you have to pay in Ferrara as a resident?

Some examples include:

• Waste tax (TARI)

• Annual tax return (730 or Modello Redditi)

• Property tax (IMU, if you own property)

• INPS contributions, if you work

👉 We’ll help you understand which taxes apply to you and how to pay them while avoiding mistakes.

🚗 How can a foreigner get an Italian driving license?

You need:

• A valid residence permit

• Theoretical exam in Italian + practical exam

• Residency in Italy

• Enrollment at a driving school

👉 We offer assistance with enrollments, translations, and simplified study of the ministerial quizzes.

🆔 How do I obtain a tax code?

The tax code is essential for living and working in Italy. You can request it free of charge from the Revenue Agency by presenting a valid document and – if you are a foreigner – also your residence permit (or receipt of application).

👉 We can assist you, help you complete it, and schedule the appointment.

🔐 How do I request SPID (digital identity)?

SPID is used to access online public administration services (INPS, schools, healthcare, bonuses, etc.).

You can activate it through Poste Italiane, private SPID providers (e.g., Aruba, Namirial, Lepida), or in person with assistance.

👉 If you don’t have a residence or face technical difficulties, we’ll help you find the quickest solution and set it up together.

🏠 How do I search for a house to rent or buy in Ferrara?

There are many useful portals such as Idealista, Immobiliare.it, and Subito.it. But be cautious: many ads are not updated or are only managed by agencies.

In the more accessible neighborhoods, you can find Via Bologna, Doro, Entro Mura, and Zona Ospedale.

👉 We help you read and draft contracts, understand costs (e.g., condominium fees), and connect you with reliable landlords.

🏫 How do I enroll my children in public school?

Public schools (nursery, primary, secondary) also accept foreign students, with free enrollment.

You will need the child’s tax code, an identity document, and up-to-date vaccinations.

🗓 Registration usually opens in January for the following academic year.

👉 We will help you choose a school, fill out the forms, and communicate with the school office.

🩺 Where can I request a medical examination in Ferrara?

For general or specialist medical examinations, you can:

• Contact your general practitioner (if you are already registered with the SSN)

• Arrange private visits or appointments at affiliated associations

• Book through the CUP (Centro Unico Prenotazioni)

👉 If you don’t have a doctor yet or are unsure how to request a specific visit (sports, work, etc.), we will assist you step by step.

👨‍👩‍👧 How does family reunification work?

Family reunification allows family members (spouse, children, parents) to come to Italy if you have a valid residence permit and meet the economic and housing requirements.

You will need:

• Rental or property contract

• Online application through the Ministry of the Interior portal

• Minimum income

👉 We’ll help you gather the documents, prepare the application, and manage the process, including official translations.