For people moving or considering a move from America to Italy.  This decision involves a whole new scope of knowledge, steps, requirements, procedures, rules, and laws. Our book  will guide you step-by-step through the demanding, exacting, and  critical  steps in the process. 

Having someone who has been through and advises on the process will be a game-changer...

As an American, you can be in Italy and the Schengen Area for up to six months out of the year: 90 days out of any consecutive 180 days, with 90 days outside of the area in between. If you want to move to and live in Italy as your primary residence, you must:  

• Apply for and obtain an Italian Elective Residence Visa from the Italian Consulate in the United States. This is by far the most difficult step in the process. There are financial, travel, and other requirements all of which we explain, in detail, in our e-guide.

• Establish a residence in Italy either by buying a house or securing a signed long-term Italian rental contract. For you to satisfy the ERV Consulate and Immigration Requirements, you need to have a place to live when you arrive in Italy.

• Move to Italy and present yourself to the local comune and/or police agency to obtain proper identity cards.

• Apply for and obtain a "Permesso di Soggiorno"- a permission to stay card from the Italian Government. A laborious and often frustrating process.

Like moving to any foreign country, moving to Italy is a process.  It is not impossible but it requires a lot of determination and planning and patience. Our practical and systematic e-guide details all of the steps and information you need toknow on how to move to Italy from the USA including the crucial steps listed below (see the full Table of Contents):

• Visas
• The Italian Consulate, Consulate, and Immigration Requirements
• Shipment of household belongings and motor vehicles
• Dog and Cat Relocation
• The Permesso di Soggiorno - A Complete Guide
• Getting Italian Citizenship
• Health Care Coverage
• Buying, registering, owning, and insuring a car in Italy
• Italian Bank Accounts and best practices for Currency Exchange
• Buying Property In Italy

Before You Move, You Need a Place To Live

Italian Immigration Authorities in the US will not grant you a long-term residence visa unless you have a verified place to live in Italy - either a house you own or an executed rental agreement.  

Let us help you find your new Italian home through our various relocation Real Estate Services detailed below. We can drastically reduce the time and expense of finding a home or a long-term rental in Italy.