Moving to Italy

Practical advice on property, paperwork and settling in for anyone planning a move to Italy.

OPINION: The ‘Italian dream’ – Why so many move to Italy for a brighter future

How and why Italy’s elective residency visa rules are getting stricter

Requirements when applying for Italy’s elective residency visa are known to be tough - and variable. But legal experts say the process is now becoming more stringent as Italian consulates are tightening the rules.

VISAS

Why getting Italy’s elective residency visa can be a ‘nightmare’

PARTNER CONTENT

The best relocation hacks for 2023

PETS

Five things to know if you’re moving to Italy with your dog

Five things EU nationals should know before moving to Italy

LIVING IN ITALY

Where do all the native English speakers live in Italy?

PARTNER CONTENT

How a journey into family history led to Italian citizenship

PARTNER CONTENT

The best relocation hacks for 2023

MOVING TO ITALY

Seven things to know before moving to Italy’s Puglia region

QUALITY OF LIFE

Italy rated one of the hardest countries for foreigners to settle in

BREXIT

How new post-Brexit rules affect bringing goods to Italy via France