I have travelled to Italy before and fell in love. I am interested in possibly relocating there from the U.S.. However, I must admit I am ignorant as far as necessary Visa's and documents for residency status. Or if I even need to get one at all. I appreciate any help or feedback!
Curious About Visa's
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Oh my, that sounds exciting. I've thought about moving to Italy as well, but I'm more of a nomad. As in I prefer to travel too much. I was able to find two sites that might be of help.
http://www.esteri.it/visti/index_eng.asp
http://www.poliziadistato.it/articolo/10617/
Basically I think the main things you need are a passport and your Visa. You might also want to look into dual citizenship later on down the road. You should really just look over those sites as starting ground though. I wish you lots of luck!
http://www.esteri.it/visti/index_eng.asp
http://www.poliziadistato.it/articolo/10617/
Basically I think the main things you need are a passport and your Visa. You might also want to look into dual citizenship later on down the road. You should really just look over those sites as starting ground though. I wish you lots of luck!
US citizens can get Italian residence permits quite easily as long as the meet income and insurance requirements. If you are wanting to live in Italy you'll want to purchase property. It's interesting to note that you don't have to have residency to purchase property in Italy.
That is correct, however:
1) If it is your first home (prima casa) and are a resident in Italy you pay 3 - 4% purchase tax.
2) If it is a second home (in Italy) or are non resident you pay 10% purchase tax.
Purchase tax is paid on the declared value of the property, (value stated in the building registry) not the purchase price.
If you are from an EU country, you do not need a visa. However, you do need to register at your local Italian town hall. (comuni)
You may also need health insurance if you are not paying into the Italian tax system as you are only covered for emergency healthcare under the European Health Card Scheme.
If you are from a non EU country you should visit http://www.esteri.it/visti/home_eng.asp for further information.
You will need a Permesso Di Soggiorno (Permission to stay) before you can apply for residency and work in Italy.
You may also need health insurance if you are not paying into the Italian tax system as you are only covered for emergency healthcare under the European Health Card Scheme.
If you are from a non EU country you should visit http://www.esteri.it/visti/home_eng.asp for further information.
You will need a Permesso Di Soggiorno (Permission to stay) before you can apply for residency and work in Italy.