Expat Guide to Living in Italy
Whether you're already living in Italy or preparing to move to Italy, our Expat Guide to Living in Italy offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Italy. For answers to specific questions, visit our Italy Forum to talk with expats in Italy.
Buying Property in Italy
Avvocato Carlo Bottino offers an overview of the Italian property buying process and related legal considerations. Expats interested in buying property in Italy should understand the steps - and hire an Italian lawyer!
Retiring in Italy: 7 Important Tips for Retirees in Italy
Expats in Italy share 7 important tips for those preparing to retire in Italy.
9 Healthcare & Health Insurance Tips for Expats in Italy
Expats in Italy share tips and advice about healthcare and health insurance in Italy. Advice about finding an English-speaking doctor, using The Sistema Sanitario Nazionale (SSN) and more.
7 Tips for Obtaining Residency in Italy
Expats share their experiences obtaining residency in Italy. They discuss the ins and outs of the applying for the permesso di soggiorno, recent travel issues, permanent residency in Italy and more.
Culture Shock in Florence, Italy
An experienced expat provides amazing insight into life in Florence, and how unpredictable the settling in process can be - even for someone who has lived all over the world! From the beautiful countryside to struggling with the health care system, read about the experience of moving to Florence, Italy.
Culture Shock in Vicenza, Italy
An expat in Vincenza, Italy offers a quick glimpse of his impression of life in Northern Italy.
Living in Minturno, Italy
An expat who retired in Minturno, Italy says the people there are the most welcoming, friendly and accepting group she has ever met. She appreciates the low cost of living, beautiful weather, history and culture of Minturno.
Living in Bologna, Italy
Many people come to study in Bologna, Italy and end up staying and living in Bologna. People in Bologna are typically well educated and career oriented. They are generally accepting of people from other cultures and religions, but may not interact with them.
Moving to Parma, Italy
One expat in Parma, Italy says that finding a good apartment takes connections. She also wishes she had left behind some of her extra furniture, because it doesn't fit in her apartment.
More Culture Shock Reports for Italy
Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Italy handle it can be very comforting. Below are some of the responses from expats in Italy:More Living in Italy Reports
What are people's priorities in Italy - work? family? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in Italy:
More Moving to Italy Reports
What should you take with you when you move to Italy? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Italy? Below are some of the responses from expats in Italy:
Reviews of Schools in Italy
Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in Italy. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in Italy:
Dream vs. Reality of Living in Italy Reports
Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Italy. If you are already living in Italy, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not. Below are some of the reports from expats in Italy:
Overseas Retirement Report
Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Italy by taking our Overseas Retirement report.
Submit a Retire Abroad ReportHaving a Baby in Italy Reports
How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Italy? Below are some of the reports from expats in Italy:
Working in Italy Reports
What's it like to find a job in Italy? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Italy? Below are some of the reports from expats in Italy:
Expats Italy: 5 Tips for Living in Florence, Italy
A beloved tourist destination known for its art and architecture, expats in Florence have mixed reviews of living in Florence.
8 Tips for Living in Turin, Italy
Expats in Turin, Italy share advice for people moving to Turin. From the reality that life in Italy is challenging, to the fact that most apartments come without kitchens and should be negotiated for as part of your rent, expats constantly stress that you should be prepared what awaits you in this city in Northern Italy.
10 Best Places in the World to Get in the Christmas Spirit
Christmas is a wonderful time of year. Here are 10 of the best places in the world to get in the Christmas spirit.
Retiring in Italy: The 7 Best Places to Retire in Italy
Italy's villages and cities appeal to retirees for many different reasons - the beautiful beaches, breathtaking countryside, amazing food, wonderful nightlife, bustling town markets and welcoming people. In this article, we cover several of our readers' favorite places.
The Italian Inheritance Process
Talking about inheritance is not an easy task due to the very nature and complication of the Italian Law. Giandomenico De Tullio of De Tullio Law Firm discusses Italian inheritance.
5 Great Places to Retire in Western Europe
We asked expats about great places to retire in Western Europe. While many Western European countries have prohibitively high living costs, there are a few areas that fit the retirement bill. These are some of the recommendations!
