Only with a local address or companyVoice calls only

🇮🇹Can a Foreigner Get a Phone Number in Italy?

Only with a local footing. Italy (+39) numbers can be ordered through DialAnyone, but the carrier requires a government ID copy, proof of address, an address in Italy, company registration documents, identity document type, place of birth of contact person, identity document expiration date (iso 8601 format), italian customer type (natural person, legal entity, or sole proprietorship), italian company tax code, partita iva (for legal entities and sole proprietorships only), identity document number, italian personal tax code, codice fiscale (for natural persons and sole proprietorships only), identity document issuing authority, vat number (for legal entities and sole proprietorships only) and end user date of birth (iso 8601 format) — so in practice you need an address in Italy or a registered Italy company. DialAnyone verifies your identity once as well. The number handles voice calls only — it cannot receive SMS or verification codes, as SMS is not available on Italy numbers through DialAnyone.

What you need to hold a Italy local number

RequirementItaly
Residency in ItalyNot required
CitizenshipNot required
A local SIM cardNot required
Identity verification with DialAnyoneRequired once per account. Online, with a government photo ID and a selfie, a few minutes.
Government-issued ID copyRequired by the carrier
Proof of address (utility bill or invoice)Required by the carrier
AddressAn address in Italy
Company documentsRequired — this number type is issued to businesses: Local Company Registration Certificate (For Legal Entities and Sole Proprietorships Only)
Identity Document TypeRequired by the carrier
Place of Birth of Contact PersonRequired by the carrier
Identity Document Expiration Date (ISO 8601 Format)Required by the carrier
Italian Customer Type (Natural Person, Legal Entity, or Sole Proprietorship)Required by the carrier
Italian Company Tax Code, Partita IVA (For Legal Entities and Sole Proprietorships Only)Required by the carrier
Identity Document NumberRequired by the carrier
Italian Personal Tax Code, Codice Fiscale (For Natural Persons and Sole Proprietorships Only)Required by the carrier
Identity Document Issuing AuthorityRequired by the carrier
VAT Number (For Legal Entities and Sole Proprietorships Only)Required by the carrier
End User Date of Birth (ISO 8601 Format)Required by the carrier
Receives SMS / verification codesNo — voice calls only

Activates after the carrier approves your documents, usually within a few business days. Availability last verified 2026-09-09.

What to do next

If you have an address in Italy or a registered Italy company, create an account and have the documents ready. If not, use a US or UK number for verification codes and call Italy directly at per-minute rates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can a foreigner get a phone number in Italy?â–¼
Only with a local footing. The carrier requires a government ID copy, proof of address, an address in Italy, company registration documents, identity document type, place of birth of contact person, identity document expiration date (iso 8601 format), italian customer type (natural person, legal entity, or sole proprietorship), italian company tax code, partita iva (for legal entities and sole proprietorships only), identity document number, italian personal tax code, codice fiscale (for natural persons and sole proprietorships only), identity document issuing authority, vat number (for legal entities and sole proprietorships only) and end user date of birth (iso 8601 format), so you need an address in Italy or a registered Italy company. Citizenship is not required.
What documents do I need?â–¼
A one-time identity verification with DialAnyone (government photo ID and a selfie, online), and for an Italy local number the carrier also asks for: government-issued id copy, proof of address (utility bill or invoice), an address in italy, company documents, identity document type, place of birth of contact person, identity document expiration date (iso 8601 format), italian customer type (natural person, legal entity, or sole proprietorship), italian company tax code, partita iva (for legal entities and sole proprietorships only), identity document number, italian personal tax code, codice fiscale (for natural persons and sole proprietorships only), identity document issuing authority, vat number (for legal entities and sole proprietorships only), end user date of birth (iso 8601 format). Activates after the carrier approves your documents, usually within a few business days.
Do I need a local address or proof of residency?â–¼
An address in Italy is required by the carrier, with a recent utility bill or invoice as proof. Residency status itself is not checked.
Can the number receive SMS and verification codes?â–¼
No. Italy numbers are voice-only and cannot receive SMS or verification codes — SMS is not available on Italy numbers through DialAnyone. For codes, use a US or UK number, which works from anywhere.
How much does an Italy number cost?â–¼
A small monthly rental for the number, plus per-minute calling and per-message texting billed from a prepaid credit balance. There is no contract and no monthly minimum. Signing up is free and needs no credit card.
Do I need to visit Italy to get the number?â–¼
No. The whole process is online and the number is delivered to your account. You never handle a SIM card and you do not need to travel.
Can I keep my existing phone number as well?â–¼
Yes. A virtual number is additional — it rings in your browser or the DialAnyone app alongside whatever SIM is in your phone. Nothing about your existing line changes.
What happens to the number if I stop paying?â–¼
It returns to the carrier pool and can be reissued to someone else. Anything still pointing at it, including two-factor codes, goes with it — so move those before you let a number lapse.

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