Foreign residents in Piedmont could soon bid farewell to multi-day paperwork marathons. The Turin police headquarters (Questura) has signed a free-use agreement with the Catholic Curia to relocate all immigration counters—permit pick-up, asylum dossiers and postal-kit processing—to the spacious Santo Volto complex in Via Val della Torre. Once Interior-Ministry sign-off is complete, construction of modular biometric booths and waiting areas will begin, with phased opening targeted for mid-2026.
The current set-up forces applicants to shuttle between three addresses on different days, a legacy of makeshift expansions during the pandemic. Demand has since exploded: the Questura issued 20 per cent more residence cards in 2025 than in 2024, driven by Ukraine temporary-protection renewals and new tech-sector hires in Turin’s EV battery and semiconductor clusters.
For individuals who still need to secure the right Italian entry or residence documents, VisaHQ’s online platform (https://www.visahq.com/italy/) can simplify much of the preparation. The service offers step-by-step application guidance, document pre-checks, and real-time status tracking—useful tools for HR teams and newcomers alike who want to minimize trips to the Questura once the new Santo Volto counters go live.
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By consolidating services, officials hope to cut appointment lead-times, reduce crowding and meet EU accessibility standards. Satellite counters in Bardonecchia and Ivrea will remain for alpine communities, and a micro-desk in Rivoli is planned for late 2026. The €4 million move taps EU AMIF funds and regional urban-renewal credits.
For HR and relocation advisers, a single “touch-point” could translate into faster work-permit conversions and fewer employee absences. The police administration says it will integrate the relocation with the national Prenotafacile online-booking system; without new digital slots, experts warn, queues will simply migrate. A September 2026 pilot will run dual locations to ensure a smooth transition.
Companies with large expatriate populations in Piedmont should watch for updates on appointment logistics and advise employees that, during the overlap phase, notices will specify which site to attend.
The current set-up forces applicants to shuttle between three addresses on different days, a legacy of makeshift expansions during the pandemic. Demand has since exploded: the Questura issued 20 per cent more residence cards in 2025 than in 2024, driven by Ukraine temporary-protection renewals and new tech-sector hires in Turin’s EV battery and semiconductor clusters.
For individuals who still need to secure the right Italian entry or residence documents, VisaHQ’s online platform (https://www.visahq.com/italy/) can simplify much of the preparation. The service offers step-by-step application guidance, document pre-checks, and real-time status tracking—useful tools for HR teams and newcomers alike who want to minimize trips to the Questura once the new Santo Volto counters go live.
By consolidating services, officials hope to cut appointment lead-times, reduce crowding and meet EU accessibility standards. Satellite counters in Bardonecchia and Ivrea will remain for alpine communities, and a micro-desk in Rivoli is planned for late 2026. The €4 million move taps EU AMIF funds and regional urban-renewal credits.
For HR and relocation advisers, a single “touch-point” could translate into faster work-permit conversions and fewer employee absences. The police administration says it will integrate the relocation with the national Prenotafacile online-booking system; without new digital slots, experts warn, queues will simply migrate. A September 2026 pilot will run dual locations to ensure a smooth transition.
Companies with large expatriate populations in Piedmont should watch for updates on appointment logistics and advise employees that, during the overlap phase, notices will specify which site to attend.
