I have lost my residence permit.
'Soggiorno' = sod-JOR-noh. 'Permesso' = per-MES-soh. Double s. Formal document vocabulary.
When a non-EU resident in Italy has lost their Permesso di Soggiorno (residence permit).
The 'permesso di soggiorno' is the residence permit for non-EU citizens living in Italy legally. Losing it must be reported to the Questura (provincial police headquarters) which issued it. A replacement ('duplicato') must be requested through the Sportello Unico per l'Immigrazione using a post-office kit (kit postale). The process can take several months due to backlogs. Without a valid permit, you may face immigration issues.
Devo rinnovare il permesso di soggiorno, non solo sostituirlo.
I need to renew the residence permit, not just replace it.
If it was near expiry, a full renewal is more efficient than a replacement.
Il mio permesso era valido fino al 31 dicembre.
My permit was valid until 31 December.
State validity dates clearly in the police report.
Posso lavorare mentre aspetto il duplicato?
Can I work while waiting for the duplicate?
Yes — the police receipt (ricevuta) serves as proof of pending renewal.
In Italy, the 'sportello unico immigrazione' handles residence permits through post offices. The process requires booking via a 'kit postale' kit available at Poste Italiane. The Questura issues a receipt ('cedolino') after submission which is legally valid as a temporary permit. UNHCR and voluntary organisations (e.g., Caritas) assist migrants with document processes.