This morning we had another round of dealings with Italian officials. We went to the local prefettura to apply for our permesso. After many grumbles, signatures, stamps, a trip to the school for more copies of papers and shuffling of documents we left with our coda fiscale which is essentially the equivalent of a social security number. We then had to make a trip to the post office to send the paperwork down the street and around the corner and pay more processing fees to a surly female postal worker. The process is not yet complete. Next up is a trip to the local police in early September for fingerprinting, etc. They then have up to 45 days to produce our official card which says we have permission to be here. Until then we carry around a bunch of paperwork which we can be asked for at any time by any official. Not having it is NOT good.
Think about it, we can be asked by any official at any time for this official paperwork saying we are legally in the country. What a concept.
Hoping to have internet this afternoon. Will keep posting.
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