I recommend Mary Gratia Colombo. She is an attorney that specialises in both residency and tax matters. You can find her at mgrazia.colombo@leexe.it

I'm moving to Italy. I don't have Italian blood but I grew up in an Italian family. My mother married my stepdad when I was four. I have cousins and aunts who live in Monte Grosso de Asti, on the vineyards that have been in the family forever.
My youngest sister and I visited in November 2023. It was so special to visit our "homeland" and meet cousins and aunts (sadly, both uncles died earlier in the year).
Though my grandma and grandpa Signorio met and married in the US, they are bith from Piedmonte.
Karen S

As far as an easy way to get a VISA I don't know of an easy way, but there is a way. i would have you take your question to mgrazia.colombo@leexe.it and ask her. I know she has access to people who can help you get this done, and she can help you herself. I did this myself with no legal help. You need to locate your Consulate first as you will work through them for the VISA. Let me know if I can be of further service. Chip Stites, IL Italy Correspondent.

Hi, I would suggest you decide where you want to live by doing some research first. www.internations.org is a large expat organization that charges a small fee, is very active and is in many cities. Then you can just Google "Expats in Florence and follow up on your leads. I would suggest you decide where want to lve as most larger cities, will have an expat community and the flavor of the city from one to another is generally very different. For instance, Rome, Florence, Naples and Milan have very differnce characters. The food is different the cost of living is different and the activities are different. Maybe a discovery tour would help but doing your research beforehand can save you alot of time. If you were to Google Expats in Florence, you have a wide range of answers. Good luck on your search. Chip Stites, IL Italy Correspondent.

Hi Abby I left another reiy below. I suggested a couple who have extensive house sitting experience who might be able to help you focus on some other places to look. Here is her addess: terry_coles@yahoo.com Chip Stites, IL Italy Correspondent.