Understand this route
Temporary protection gives compulsory registration with the National Health Service on the same terms as Italian citizens. Parity is extended to 31 December 2026 by Law 26/2026 art. 5(10-sexies). What happens after that date is not settled; watch for a further extension.
What to check
- Whether you are registered with the SSN and have a health card.
- Whether you have chosen a family doctor.
- The 31.12.2026 date: watch whether parity is extended.
Caveat
Two different dates. At EU level temporary protection runs to 4 March 2028 (Council Decision (EU) 2026/1912). Italian instruments, as at 26 September 2026, are still tied to 4 March 2027, and we found no Italian implementing act for 2028. Check your questura and the Ministry of the Interior before acting.
Updated: 2026-09-29