If you have entered Italy or another European Union (EU) Member State without the required documentation, if you have requested asylum at the borders, if you have been rescued at sea or if you find yourself in the European Union without a valid residency permit, from 12 June 2026 the authorities will conduct preliminary check (“screening”) to confirm your identity, register digitally your fingerprints, assess your health and whether you need any particular assistance. Following these checks, the authorities will establish which procedure to follow regarding your case.
Do not fear the police, as they can help and protect you.
To be identified, you must state your first name, last name, date of birth, the country in which you were born, and the country of which you are a citizen. If you have any documents at this stage, show them.
It is important that you state if you are travelling with family members. It is also essential that you explain the reasons why you left your country and the reasons why you entered Italy.
It is important that you understand what is being communicated to you and that your statements are correctly reported in the documents you sign. If something is not clear to you or you have doubts, you can ask for clarifications with the help of an interpreter.
If you are under 18 years of age and you are travelling alone, immediately report it to the authorities or, if available, to humanitarian organizations. Children arriving in Italy on their own, have the right to be protected and to access reception centers dedicated for them. They also have the right to remain in Italy and be assisted by a guardian. For more information, see the section on Children and Youth under 18.
If you have a health problem or other vulnerability or specific need, refer it immediately to the authorities or, if available, to humanitarian organizations. For more details, see the section on Services and Where to Seek Help.
