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Italy: Best Place to Live in Italy:
FilipJinga,
Have you actually visited Italy? If not, that would be my first recommendation. I do not know where you are getting your "poor standard of living" reference from. I live in a small city in Puglia...San Vito Dei Normanni, 7km from the Adriatic and it is wonderful. Italy is not a third world country, and while the lifestyle is much more relaxed in the South, you can also get a lot more for your money...the people and climate are wonderful and you can find anything you need...and believe it or not, we have running water and flushing toilets;-)
Italy: No reply from real estate agents:
We had a similar experience before we moved to Italy in 2014...writing agents in Italian about properties we found on the web. We also had an agent who we gave a list of requirements to that showed us a lot of other houses as well.
Unlike in the US, there is no MLS so agents only know/show the properties that are listed with them and don't make much effort to deal with other agencies/properties.
Italy: Taxes to bring in Electronic/Digital Devices:
Iris,
This is from the US Embassy Website:
Household goods may be imported duty free within six months of receiving the certificate of residence from the Anagrafe. An experienced and reliable shipping agent can simplify customs-free importation of household effects.
https://it.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/local-resources-of-u-s-citizens/visiting-living/
It seems not a lot of people use the Embassy/Consulates in Italy, but they are a great resource.
We imported all our household goods and my Harley Davidson all duty free.
Italy: Taxes:
Hello All....
I am a US Citizen married to an Italian/dual citizen for 24 years. We moved back to Italy in 2014. I left the US without a visa as others mention as I "have a right to live in Italy with my spouse". However, you still must follow the same procedures to live in Italy legally which means filing for a PdiS within 8 days, getting a PdiS, establishing residency and getting an Italian Carta D'Identita. The only difference is my PdiS is valid for the entire validity of my US passport which expires in 2020. So in 2020 I will have to renew my US passport and get a new PdiS. Yes you have a "right" to be with your spouse, but you must do so legally...you will be fingerprinted, photographed along with the rest of the legal immigrants...AND if there is anything in their database after entering your fingerprints (for instance prior criminal), you can be denied permission to remain in Italy.
Italy is cracking down and customs is computerized now, so they know when you leave, when you enter and your place of residence. I recently left and returned and was asked to present my PdiS. The signs at the customs counter specifically state have your PdiS, ID card ready for customs officials. The customs official asked the normal, where did you depart from, where are you heading, after scanning my passport asked my city of residence....and after answering all correctly he asked to see my PdiS. Now this is important as well....I always leave the original at home and travel with a color photocopy. The customs agent told me that is illegal and I could be forced to pay a fine for not having the original as well as being blocked from leaving. So....hope this helps. From now on I will travel with my original PdiS!!
Italy: "interni allo stato grezzo":
If it's listed on a new apartment it could mean many things. If it's a new apartment building, it could just have the exterior structure, no exterior doors, windows, etc. and you would finish it the way you want, with interior walls etc. If it's in an existing building it probably means there are exterior doors and windows, but not interior, nor plaster, flooring etc. There are different states of "stato grezzo" but one thing for sure is you won't be looking at a "finished apartment" by US standards.
Italy: Immigration Lawyers in Italy:
The problem is the original poster asked about an immigration lawyer in Italy, which was answered, presumably by an immigration lawyer. Then another poster asked about what seemed to be wanting info on an elective residency visa, however they seemed confused as what they were asking. Then another poster asked about obtaining citizenship. So now there are three topics under "Immigration Lawyer." So if I tried to search for a topic it would be very difficult... at least that's my take. Elective residency visas, residency requirements, and obtaining citizenship have all been covered in other threads.
Italy: Heating Cost of Apartment Using Gas Bombola:
Heated mattress pads are a must and are readily available at most large appliance stores. We bought ours from Euronics, but you can also order from Amazon.it (coperta elettrica materasso riscaldata)
https://www.amazon.it/Dreamland-Intelliheat-Heated-Mattress-Protector/dp/B005HHUMQS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485760336&sr=8-1&keywords=mattress+heating+blankets
We also purchased a small oil filled electric heater you asked about earlier for our bathroom. In our bathrooms the heating elements are the towel bar so they don't give off as much heat as a normal radiator. The oil heater is great, warms the room quickly and does not use much electricity at all.
Italy: Permesso di Soggiorno:
Buongiorno Matteo1968, I did exactly what you mention. In 2014 my wife, who is a dual national and I moved to Italy from the US. I did nothing beforehand as far as obtaining a visa as you have a right married to an Italian to be with your spouse. We just traveled over here as tourists and left the US on US passports. I did buy a round trip ticket though, that fell within our 90 days for two reasons. One, lots of questions if you buy a one way ticket overseas, we had pets traveling with us also, and two it was cheaper :-) I followed the rest of the procedures and submitted my request to the Questura for a Permesso di Soggiorno within the first week here. They did want to see some form of retirement income, (I showed them a copy of my military pension) although not nearly the amounts or other paperwork (tax returns, investments, etc) others mention who have to get a visa. Once you submit the paperwork you are good to go as you have applied for the "permission to stay." If I remember correctly it took about 30-45 days to receive the actual document...and three trips. Once to do the actual submission, another to bring the necessary "bollo" or stamps to pay, get finger printed, photographed, etc, and the last time to pick it up. The other good thing is your PdiS will be good for the remaining time on your US passport, unlike others who have to resubmit every two years, so ensure you have max time on your passport. You are also entitled to apply for citizenship through your husband if you so desire. I did not as that would cause tax issues with my military pension and there was (is) no reason for me personally to become an Italian citizen. I get medical through my wife being an Italian citizen. Good luck let me know if you need any further info via this forum or send me a PM.
Italy: Social Security:
My wife is a dual national and collects SS Disability. Due to the Tax Treaty it is not taxed in the US but is in Italy.
Italy: ER Visa Denial Resolutions:
And if you could be meet the requirements of such a system, I doubt you'd be seeking advice on your denial from an "expat forum"...just sayin' ;-)
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