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Italy 7% Tax Regime for Retirees: Ultimate 2026 Guide
Retirement & Taxes in Italy 🕒 Updated: August 19, 2026 ... Read more...
Do Dual Citizens Need Private Health Insurance in Italy?
Do Dual Citizens Need Private Health Insurance in Italy? A few days ago, a member of our community asked a deceptively simple question... Read more...
Apostille Italy vs Notarized Documents: Complete Guide
If you are applying for Italian citizenship, a visa, or residency, you need to understand how to get an apostille Italy authorities will accept. ... Read more...
Self Employment Visa Italy: 6 Key Rules for Non-EU Expats
Expat Visa & Business Guide 🕒 Updated: August 2026 ⏱️ Reading Time: 8 min read Self Employment Visa ... Read more...
How to Move to Italy 2026: Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide
Italy Relocation & Visas 🕒 Updated: August 20, 2026 ... Read more...
Elective Residency Visa Italy 2026: Tips and Requirements
Live in Italy without working and enjoy the Italian lifestyle with long term residency. Live in Italy Without Working The Elective Residenc... Read more...
Italy Expands 7% Flat Tax: 74 New Towns Added in 2026
Big news for Italian retirement: You no longer have to live in a tiny village to save 93% on taxes. As of April 7, 2026, the Italian government of... Read more...
How to Register in Italy as an EU Citizen
Register in Italy as an EU Citizen: 8 Easy Steps Updated: September 2026 9 min read As a European Union citizen, exercising your r... Read more...
Family Reunification in Italy: Expat Guide (2026 Rules)
Expat Legal Guide 🕒 Updated: August 2026 ⏱️ Reading Time: 7 min read Family Reunification in Italy: ... Read more...
Constitutional Court Rejects Limits on Italian Citizenship by Bloodline
Rome, July 31, 2025 – Italy’s Constitutional Court has confirmed that the current rules for obtaining Italian citizenship by descent (iure sanguini... Read more...
Family Reunification Italy 2026: Ultimate Guide & Rules
Visas & Immigration in Italy 🕒 Updated: August 20, 2026 ⏱️ Reading Time: 9 min read Fa... Read more...
A Guide to Getting Married in Italy to an Italian (2025 Edition)
If you're a foreigner planning to marry an Italian in Italy in 2025, there are important legal steps to follow. This guide walks you through th... Read more...
How to Convert a Study Permit / Waiting for job into a Self-Employed Permit | Italy
Convert Study Permit to Self-Employment Italy: Complete Guide 🕒 Updated: September 2026 ⏱️ 8 min read If you... Read more...
How to move to Italy 2026
Updated: August 2026 8 Min Read How to Move to Italy 2026 Every Visa & Residency Pathway Explained Italy continues to be ... Read more...
Changes to Italian Citizenship Law: What You Need to Know
Italy has recently enacted a significant reform to its citizenship laws, introducing stricter requirements for those seeking to claim Italian citiz... Read more...
How Non-Residents Without a Tax Code Can Register Rental Contracts in Italy
If you’re an expat or a non-resident looking to rent property in Italy, you might be wondering how to register a rental contract without an Italian... Read more...
Renting in Italy: What you should know before renting?
Renting in Italy: 4 Easy Rules for Expat Contracts Italian rental law works differently than most countries. Before renting in Italy, unde... Read more...
How to register voluntarily to the Regional Health Service (SSR) in Italy
If you are living in Italy and you do not have access to the public health system through employment, pension, or other means, you may still be abl... Read more...
The 90/180-Day Rule for Non-EEA Nationals Traveling in the Schengen Area
The Schengen Area, comprising 26 European countries, is known for its seamless borders and visa-free travel. However, for non-European Economic Are... Read more...
What is the Elective Residency Visa (ERV)?
What is the Elective Residency Visa? The Elective Residency Visa is a type of long-term visa that allows non-EU citizens to live in Italy without ... Read more...
Navigating Italian Bureaucracy: A Guide for Expats in Italy
If you're considering a move to Italy, you're not alone. The country's beautiful landscapes, rich culture, and delicious cuisine are just a few of ... Read more...
The Blue Card: A Pathway to Work and Residence in Europe
In an increasingly globalized world, individuals seeking new opportunities and experiences often find themselves exploring options for living and w... Read more...
Italy’s Decree Flows 2022: 80.000 work Permits
What is “Decreto Flussi”? The “Decreto Flussi” (immigration flow) is issued every year and provides for the number of foreign citizens who can ent... Read more...
How to get a Carta Di Soggiorno for your spouse as a EU citizen
Tom is sharing his story with other Expats Living in Italy how he successfully applied for the "Carta di Soggiorno" for his wife on March 19, 2021 ... Read more...
A legal alert for expats living in Italy!
If you are a not an Italian speaker and you are about to sign an Italian contract we offer this advice. You should get the contract translated i... Read more...
Who is eligible for a long term residency permit in the EU?
The 2003 European Directive on the status of non EU nationals states that a long-term residence permit should be awarded after a person has liv... Read more...
8 Useful Emergency Numbers in Rome | Essential Safety Guide
Useful Emergency Numbers in Rome & Safety Directory Welcome to our official community guide for essential emergency numbers in... Read more...
Getting Legal in Rome as a EU Citizen
Anthony Majanlahti shares his story My experience of getting my residency is not the most difficult one I've heard of. Refugees have it worse, i... Read more...
