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My husband is on a scouting trip in Umbria this week, just getting a feel for the major and some minor towns and outskirts. Any recommendations? (We won't be ready to rent or buy for a few more months).
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My wife and I are bound for Sicily, Catania and some day trips from Catania, and then on to Sardinia. We would like to explore real estate while there, probably rentals. We envision moving to Italy or Spain or Portugal part-time in the coming year. How does one go about looking for rentals for several months at a time? Can we open a bank account in Italy. Finally, my wife qualifies for Italian citizenship by virtue of the citizenship of her grandparents and parents. Can one apply in Italy or must my wife begin the process here in the U.S.?
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KIM said:
Hello Chip. My husband and I want to move to Italy we have been spending at least 3 months a year innItaly for the past few years. Wondering about best option and how to navigate the system. Both my husband and i are of European descent. My husband is first generation Dutch. i am second generation Maltese and Irish. we are currently in Italy- or will be next week.
I have been following the headlines onIL about all the easybways to get a visa- bit have not found the direct
links - any help you can provide woukd be sooooo appreciated!
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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.
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Hello Chip, we plan to be in Italy for 3 weeks, mid June to purchase a home. We are all over the place and have not decided on a specific area. It seems real estate agents work differently in Italy than in the US. It appears agents are attached to specific homes, not to clients? What is the best use of ones time, if you locate several residences you want to see? Once we decide on a property what is the best way to locate an attorney to handle the purchasing process? Thank you so much for your feedback.
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Hi Chip,
My late husband’s grandma immigrated to the United States from Italy. We (my late husband and I) have two children. So our children would therefore, have a great grandparent from Italy. Would they qualify for Italian Citizenship? Would I qualify as his spouse, even though my husband has passed away? If so (to either of these senarios), can you recommend an attorney or someone who could assist in this process? Thank you. -
Thank you so much for a really relevant question. I have watched carefully as some people are able to move successfully to Italy and other fail. I think the biggest single reaso for failure is that we tend to think that the rest of the world operates the same way we do in America. You said we plan to be in Italy in mid June to purchase a home but that you haven't decided on a specific area. One of the biggest mistakes we make is to think we will be happy anywhere just as we might be in the US.
I would suggest that you first choose a climate and a topography that you would like to live in: i.e. seashore, mountians, cold (up north) or hot down south. Second I would suggesat you consider the tax differences between a 7% offer fir new immigrants, (in southern Italy) and the normal taxes you would pay up north. I have a CPA/Commercialista who can help. please write me at info@thelaughingretirement.com, his name is Christian Gulizzi, he is both a CPA in the US and a Commercialista in Italy. a
Until all this is done I would not buy a house at least for the partial reason that re-sale or even sale for that matter is not rapid at all. You could wind up being stuck in a house you love but an area you don't. Chose your community first, then look for the house.
If you need more information I will he happy to help. Please email me at info@thelaughingretirement.com My best, Chip
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KIM, It sound like you may want some help with your VISA, Where do you live now and what is the consulate assigened to your state or your county.
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what are the requirements for a D7? do you have to open a bank account? rent a place? etc.
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Hi Chip,
In August I am planning to do a reconaissance trip to Italy to contemplate places to move in the Abruzzo region. I am specifically interested in exploring Citta Sant Angelo and Vasto. The combination of mountainous and sea or close proximity to, sounds wonderful. Ideally, I would like to stop in Orvieto to visit friends. I just don't know logistically if that makes sense. If there are any contacts in the region tour or otherwise, I would love to know. I don't know much about getting around Italy and I am a single mature (older) woman so any "how to" information that simplifies the process would be welcome. Also, any suggestions or other mid-size towns to explore are welcome, as well.
Thank you very much!
Irene DiNublia -
Hi Chip,
In August I am planning to do a reconaissance trip to Italy to contemplate places to move in the Abruzzo region. I am specifically interested in exploring Citta Sant Angelo and Vasto. The combination of mountainous and sea or close proximity to, sounds wonderful. Ideally, I would like to stop in Orvieto to visit friends. I just don't know logistically if that makes sense. If there are any contacts in the region tour or otherwise, I would love to know. I don't know much about getting around Italy and I am a single mature (older) woman so any "how to" information that simplifies the process would be welcome. Also, any suggestions or other mid-size towns to explore are welcome, as well.
Thank you very much!
Irene DiNubliaApologies if this is a duplicate message.......unsure how to use the platform
