Residence Permit Receipt
Plain English
It's the receipt the post office gives you when you submit a kit postale for a residence permit. It proves the application was filed on a given date and is needed for many follow-up steps.
Why it matters
While you wait for the actual card, the ricevuta acts as proof that you have an active application. Combined with a valid expired permit, it usually keeps you legal during the renewal.
Real example
"While his new permit was being processed in Foggia, Adnan used his ricevuta to renew his work contract, open a new bank account, and request a CIE update."
Common confusion
Travel rules with only a ricevuta are tricky. Travelling outside Italy on a receipt during a first application is usually not allowed. For renewals, rules are more flexible but still limited.
Official source
Polizia di Stato