Here’s what you need to know to get started living in Sigonella in 2026. ( heychli (Adobe Stock))
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Our yearly “Welcome to Sigonella” magazine is a guide for newcomers and is a vital resource for understanding your new home in Sigonella.
Here’s what you need to know to get started living in Sigonella in 2026.
If you experience an emergency on or off-base in the NAS Sigonella area, call dispatch: +39-095-86-1911
They will coordinate proper assistance.
Emergency numbers outside of the NAS Sigonella region
Europe-wide emergency number (like 911) 112
Carabinieri (Italian Police) 112
Fire 115
Ambulance 118
Police 113
https://cnreurafcent.cnic.navy.mil/Installations/NAS-Sigonella/
To dial DSN at Sigonella, use 624 + last four digits of the phone number.
INDOC
The NAS Sigonella Indoctrination class (INDOC) is mandatory for all active-duty military members. Spouses may also attend. This is a two-day class that covers base facilities and services, plus relocation assistance.
• Register by emailing M-SI-NASSIG-TRAINING-GS@EU.NAVY.MIL.
• INDOC Coordinator Phone: +39-095-56-4696
ICR
In conjunction with INDOC, the Intercultural Relations (ICR) program is run by the FFSC. This is a three-day long course, with two day trips to nearby cities. ICR covers local Italian culture, language, history and lifestyle information to help with your transition to a new country. Civilians and spouses are highly encouraged to attend ICR.
Within eight days of arrival, all military dependents, DOD civilian employees, contractors and their families must submit an application for a Permesso di Soggiorno. The permit gives you permission to legally live in Italy. To get it, you must already have a Missione Visa in your no-fee U.S. passport, which is a requirement before traveling to Italy. Contractors are not given no-fee passports, so the Missione Visa is printed in their tourist passport. The Soggiorno permit is valid for two years, and it is important to check the expiry date and renew if needed.
Region Legal Service Office (RLSO) . NAS II, Bldg. 564 | Phone: +39-095-86-7576
Bring the following to the RLSO for each Soggiorno.
Permesso di Soggiorno application
Three identical passport photos (NEX offers photo service)
Three copies of the picture and signature page in the no-fee passport
Two copies of the Missione Visa in the passport
Proof of SOFA Status: Orders for active duty, DD1614 and DD1617 for civilian employees (2 copies each), or DOCPER accreditation for contractors (two copies)
Your Navy Region Legal Service Office (RLSO) is also available for a variety of legal assitance. They help with powers of attorney, notary services, wills and estate planning, medical directives, Servicemember’s Civil Relief Act (SCRA), and other legal counseling.
Need an extra pan, silverware or dishes at your temporary lodging? Check out these locations for those budget needs.
NMCRS Thrift Shop. NAS I, Bldg 318 | +39-348-903-1596. www.facebook.com/sigonella.nmcrs. The thrift store has clothes, books, toys and small household goods for sale at economical prices.
FFSC Loan Locker. NAS I, Bldg. 319 | +39-095-56-4291. The Loan Locker at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) offers a hospitality kit that includes kitchen items such as silverware, dishes, pots, pants and coffee machines to borrow.
The NEX Main Store is located on NAS I, and a NEX Mini Mart is located on NAS II.
Commissary. NAS I, open daily. The commissary is co-located with the NEX and offers digital ordering and fast grocery pick up via the Commissary CLICK2GO App or online at shop.commissaries.com.
Off-base delivery. Food delivery apps commonly used across Italy:
Justeat.it
Deliveroo.it/en
Glovoapp.it/en
Off-base grocery stores
Decò Supermarket is a Sicily-based grocery store chain with large superstores.
CONAD is a large Italian grocery store chain.
Carrefour is a large French-based grocery supermarket.
MD and Lidl are smaller, budget grocery markets.
Coop has regular-sized shops and huge “Ipercoop” stores.
Spar is another grocery chain with small “Despar” stores and large “Eurospar” supermarkets.
Getting an Italian account with an International Bank Account Number (IBAN) is necessary for paying bills and transferring money. It is also helpful for making purchases, getting cash and managing funds between dollars and euros.
On-Base Banking Options
Community Bank has two offices at NAS Sigonella.
NAS I, Bldg. 318 | +39-095-713-0711
NAS II, Bldg. 471 |+39-095-749-4911
Navy Federal Credit Union
NAS II, Bldg. 542 | Toll free: 00-888-842-6328
Mobile Banks
Online banks are a great tool to get local bills paid and often offer competitive exchange rates and low fees. They have international banking apps that allow you to create a European account with an IBAN to pay rent or bills in euros.
Wise | www.wise.com. Wise safeguards customers’ funds to make sure they’re always available whenever they’re needed and offers simple to use web and app access to money.
N26 | www.n26.com. N26 is a 100 percent mobile, fully licensed bank, which provides the same level of security and regulations as traditional banks. Their European banking license protects your funds up to €100,000 by the German Deposit Protection Scheme.
Using Debit Cards
Contactless cards and chip and PIN cards are the norm throughout Europe.
Smaller Italian businesses may not take credit cards.
Always carry euros when off-installation.
Some U.S. banks charge international transaction fees when using debit cards, so check with your bank.
Your Navy Region Legal Service Office (RLSO) is available for a variety of legal assistance. They help with powers of attorney, notary services, wills and estate planning, medical directives, Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act (SCRA), and other legal counseling.
Region Legal Service Office. NAS II, Bldg. 564 |+39-095-86-7576
Upon arrival, setting up your cell phone is extremely helpful. There are a variety of options in Italy, and plans tend to be very affordable.
Wi-Fi Communication
When you first arrive, it is helpful to use one of these popular texting apps that are free to use over Wi-Fi.
• FaceTime
• Signal
• Facebook Messenger
Italian Providers
Most people prefer using a pre-paid service or plan with a local provider in Italy. This allows you to purchase a European SIM card that includes a large amount of data to use within a single month. You can then set up automatic monthly payments with a web account, or add data as needed online, and at grocery and convenience stores.
Vodafone has a retail location on NAS I, Phone: +39-095-56-4493.
Other providers include Tim, WindTre, Ho, Iliad, Kena, VeryMobile.
U.S. Number
Some U.S. providers offer international rates that you can add onto your current plan. This option allows you to keep your U.S. phone number but may require occasional verifications to ensure you can receive messages.
