Greetings, I have an US friend that is considering obtaining a Digital Nomad Visa for Italy. We saw the recent news that it is active, is this the case? Have there been any discussions on how the obtain one? Also, his concern is how this will affect him from a tax perspective as well. For example, how will they need to handle the Italian and US taxes? Will they be a tax resident of Italy? Will they be subject to the Italian taxes if not a tax resident of Italy? Any other... Digital Nomad Requirements (specifically Taxes ..read more

Hello everyone I believe one of the most important requirements for quality of life is a good health care system. I would like to hear from those who can provide first hand experience with Italy's health care system. If anyone can compare to the quickly decaying health care system in Canada, that would be a bonus Thanks Pasqualino ..read more

Hello, My wife and I bought a house in Abruzzo last year and are moving there this fall from California. My wife is an EU citizen (German), and I'm American....we want to get the ball rolling as far as our resident applications....is it possible to start the process online through the Comune (for her) and the Questura (for me) in our town? Thank You ..read more

Hello! I am Mateo and I am Italian. I am using this platform because I would like to get some perspective, advice or information about the rights of my non-EU wife in the following situation: My wife and I got married in Italy before the 90 days of stay that a tourist has allowed. After that, we sent all the documents on March 28th through the Poste Italiane for the permesso di soggiorno and the appointment that they gave us it's on October 21st, in 7 months. However , I got a job offer in... Permesso di Soggiorno for a Non-EU Spouse ..read more

We are looking at purchasing an apartment near Orvieto that needs a new roof . It is 4 storeys high at the front but on a hill so only one storey from the back . Can anyone reccomend any roofers or give me any info/experiences/costs? Thank you so much ..read more

Hi all, I am new to the forum, I have been looking for a good expat forum in the hope of finding people near me! I moved to Castelbuono in June to my Fiancé's parents.... having learned that particular life lesson I have since moved to Cefalù and have been here for two weeks. I was hoping a bigger town would mean higher job prospects... How wrong I was.. Everyone is saying come back in March and we might have something for the summer. I will be on the streets before then. There is a little... In Sicily, Cefalù, Nice to meet you ..read more

Hello, Moving to Abruzzo this fall......does anyone know of a way to get American (or UK) tv in Italy on your Smart TV?....I know it's possible to stream Netflix etc. on your computer....but not the same as watching on your TV.....Thx ..read more

Hello So my wife is a non EU citizen with a Canadian passport and I am an Italian citizen with an expired Italian passport living in Canada. She can get a permesso di soggiorno for 5 years and renewable every 5 years. I find it disturbing that should an accident happen to me causing death during those 5 years , she is no longer allowed to stay in the country. Is that correct ..read more

Hi, I am planning to retire to Italy in a few years time hopefully under the flat 7% tax rate scheme if it still exists then. I was wondering if anyone has applied for the scheme or knows any lawyer/accountant familiar with the scheme? I am also applying for Italian citizenship as my mother was Italian by birth. Thank you for your assistance ..read more

Hello, We are an English family living in the Siracusa/Noto area of Sicily. I would like to know if anybody can recommend an English speaking accountant and Geometra in the area? We have bought a house which we are renovating and so would like some advice from a Geometra. We would also like to register for tax purposes in Sicily and therefore would like to speak with an accountant. We are residents here. Many thanks for your help ..read more