Help you make this simple. If you don’t have passive income, get a student visa for a year, by law, a student visa allows you to work 20 hours a week. A student visa can also be changed into a work visa at any point in time. Done…
@@autygris1 Yes, and if applying for a student visa to study Italian, most consulates now want you to have a B1 level of Italian; therefore, getting a visa for a beginner's course is almost impossible now.
As an Italian resident I'm sorry to say it but: don't follow her tips. She doesn't know Italy. Reply if you have questions doubts: I'll answer as soon as possible.
They have bases there as well. That way you can still get you toxic American favorites. 😆 My German neighbors at one point wanted sloppy joe mix, snapple and Dr. Pepper. 😆
Bonjourno. Excellent videos. We keep looking at both France and Italy. But Italians always make our hearts smile. We just sold our home in Portland and moved in with our daughter and grandchildren. Now we must decide our future. In February we will visit Italy to see if it is it for us. We prefer the 7% regions, but having access to services and the train is a must. Grazie! Dean & Cindy
Thanks for this video. I hold a dual citizenhsip (US and Italy) because I was born and raised in Naples Italy. I ended up in the US because I married an American. I am a Nurse edrucated in US andf my husband is a teacher. We are considering living in Italy ... but at the border with Switzerland....Italy is avery burocratic country LOL but people are nice overall. I miss it
Nice site! I just subscribed! I am solo and probably prefer smaller cities or towns. I was considering retiring in Europe (Italy, Spain, or Portugal) but then COVID happened. I instead retired in Guanajuato, Mexico! Now I am more likely to slow travel alternating between the Schengen and non-Schengen countries than to go through the effort of obtaining visas and moving there.
@@MissRed92837 Sardegna is stunning for travelers 3 months a year. As an Italian native and resident I would never suggest to move there. Ask me more questions if you need more info
@ Thanks for sharing your opinion. Maybe you could help me a little to try and figure out what city or region would be good for me to move to. I live off of my Swiss disability pension and don’t need a job in Italy. I love warm temperatures and no snow. For me it would be great to live in a 7% tax city, because my disability pension is small and low taxes would be great. I also would like to have a good hospital nearby and some form of public transportation, should I not want to drive.
@@MissRed92837 Sardegna doesn't apply to you. I suggest south of Spain because south italy is a nightmare with poor services. North italy and the esterno side of lagodi garda are ok
La Sardegna è meravigliosa. Se vuoi trasporti pubblici vai nelle città più grandi. Forse la sanità non è come nelle regioni del nord Italia, ma se hai dei gravi problemi puoi avere le cure ovunque gratis.
@@panterone1769 La Sardegna è una delle regioni italiane a più alta emigrazione, ci peggiori servizi e con la più alta disoccupazione. Ci sarà pure un motivo se tutti scappano, no?
I'm currently waiting for my dual citizenship by decent to finalize (U.S- Italy) I've narrowed down my move for a place to purchase/rent in Puglia. Do you have any specific videos on that region? I'd would also like to ask if you have a breakdown on living expenses for Puglia.
@@alpaciello90 It depends on your profession, your income and your goals. Officials studies say that the quality of life in northern Italy is much much higher than in the south. So...
We just purchased a home in Puglia and absolutely love it! For more information about property in this region, check out Salento with Love www.youtube.com/@salentowithlove3314 as they helped us and made the process much easier as a foreigner.
Yes and yes however the bigger the dog the cost will slightly increase. It is important to fly your dog during months with no extreme temperatures. The flight is temperature controlled however, as they move luggage from the plane on the tarmac to the airport, there are instances where they could be sitting in the weather longer than planned.
Skip Sicily and head to Tuscany or to the north. Sicily is the European region with the highest emigration rate in the last decades. This should suggest you something...
@@DiceyJJ I simply gave you a tip before you started a new life. So I wanted to pass some of my wisdom (not because I'm smarter than you but because I know what I'm talking about)
My friend, you mentioned one would need $5k for an individual and 10k for a family to live on per month? Is that right. I am baffled with these numbers as I have heard quite the opposite of how folks live in Italy. Maybe in Rome, Lake Como, Genoa, Brescia or Milan that is true but there are a lot of regions that a "family" could live for less than $5k. I am sure others that actually live there as well are NOT lying about this. If I can live in the the US for a family of 4 on ~ 6k then Italy could work for us. We don't skimp as a family either:) Please enlighten me if I'm wrong here. I am really interested in this topic. Thank you and I subscribed.
As a Milan native and resident I suggest to skip Italy south of Tuscany (poor services, illegality, closed mind, few speak English). I suggest Tuscany or the areas close to the lakes in north Italy (a tip: don't use stereotypes like most Americans do. There are more livable lakes beside Lake Como)
You are right. I live in the North in Piedmont and for a family of 2 entire expenses rent utilities food bills groceries etc in a nice decent apartment close to amenities too and peaceful place is 2500 euro a month. This is all inclusive. My daughter comes to live sometimes and that’s an addition of 350 euro max per month. If we eat out frequently then I would say for 2 people it’s about 3k euro a month. If you live in Milan I would say add on 1200-1500 euro that will go for add on rent and food is slightly higher. I can visit Milan anytime I want but not a place I would like to stay. Piedmont is lovely and it’s close amidst the vineyards. We have a good life here. Great food and decent living. It’s an hours plus drive to Lake Como or Portofino. Rapallo etc and 45min to Genoa.
@@naveconterosso While I appreciate your comment, I have to correct you on one thing; I was't stereotyping anything or place. I was merely stating a fact regarding certain areas or regions that are more costly than other regions. Therefore I used Como as an "example" and that the area is vastly more costly compared to say the region of Umbria. Do you disagree? Milan is more expensive to live compared to Spello....disagree? Tuscany is also more affordable, I agree. Are you stereotyping South of Italy? Are you assuming or stereotyping that "most" Americans stereotype? We probably all do to a certain extent my friend but I for one try really hard not too. Every ethnicity has their faults.
@@MokaandChai I have heard Piedmont is beautiful and most that I have encountered say the quality of life is wonderful in that region. Do you get a lot of snow in the Winter months? We are trying hard to avoid that. What area do you live? My little family (2 little girls) are excited to spend more time in Italy and hopefully resided there full-time. I sincerely appreciate you input on cost of things and it's great to know that Piedmont region is more affordable. Best regards.
@@amgolfer3591 I’m in Gavi Piedmont. It’s a family oriented and lovely place. Not very cold winters. Definitely cooler than the south but seriously me being Malaysian who loves summer and my husband Italian who can’t take harsh colds we did a lot of research for a place that’s affordable but took a lot of priority into safety, good area with good neighbours and close still to all amenities. I have my 4 kids who are all adults take turns to visit so it was important for a good place and life yet affordable. Quality of life is amazing I love it and the Italians here make me feel very comfortable. I’ll be sharing some videos here on Piedmont soon. Maybe you can take a better look at it more. Especially this area where I am. I have many Malaysian families who have moved to Italy based mostly in Lombardia, Milan and a few in the southern region too. Somehow we all agree Piedmont is amazing. It’s the right balance of everything. Take care. Plus point lovely trattoria with great food and mostly still run my families. We have a lovely mix of people locals and foreigners and everyone kinda know each other and look out for each other too. Greetings from Gavi 🍂
If you don't earn at least 80k USD after taxes and you live alone, just choose a different Country. When you go from simple touristic, basic, lifestyle, to proper "Italian" one (having to meddle with public offices, rules, taxes) Italy is a nightmare.
No wine costs less than water in italy. A good wine on average doesn't costs less than 5 or 6 euros! Below this prices it's not wine but petrol!!😂 Let's not talk nonsense!
Non diamo false informazioni perfavore. Lo straniero extra UE che viene in Italia (legalmente) deve pagare un'assicurazione specifica per poter accedere al sistema sanitario, perchè NON E' GRATUITO, si copre con le tasse dei cittadini, quindi con soldi.
Help you make this simple. If you don’t have passive income, get a student visa for a year, by law, a student visa allows you to work 20 hours a week. A student visa can also be changed into a work visa at any point in time. Done…
Do you have to be an actual student?
@@autygris1 yes. But you can change over at any point. Even if you don’t complete school
Thank you!
Ah yes. Assuming you can find a job in Italy.
@@autygris1 Yes, and if applying for a student visa to study Italian, most consulates now want you to have a B1 level of Italian; therefore, getting a visa for a beginner's course is almost impossible now.
I'm a disabled veteran thay will be paid for life. I am considering Italy. Thanks for this video.
As an Italian resident I'm sorry to say it but: don't follow her tips. She doesn't know Italy.
Reply if you have questions doubts: I'll answer as soon as possible.
@@naveconterossowhat if I have Italian heritage can I move there permanently
They have bases there as well. That way you can still get you toxic American favorites. 😆
My German neighbors at one point wanted sloppy joe mix, snapple and Dr. Pepper. 😆
@@josephnagle3852there are paths to citizenship by descent, do your research.
I really been thinking about moving to Italy. Just need more info and stuff n what I need!
I have some good stuff to get started with in my blog - wanderonwards.co
Yup me too..this was really informative.
Ask an Italian, mate: she used stereotypes to describe Italy
Bonjourno.
Excellent videos. We keep looking at both France and Italy. But Italians always make our hearts smile. We just sold our home in Portland and moved in with our daughter and grandchildren. Now we must decide our future. In February we will visit Italy to see if it is it for us. We prefer the 7% regions, but having access to services and the train is a must.
Grazie!
Dean & Cindy
Buon giorno* Italiano - Bonjour* French. LOL FIY. Have a nice day!
Prices don't sound too bad when you compare it to NJ/NYC cost of living prices 😅
Also from NJ, was thinking the exact same thing haha
The salaries are a lot less over there too tho.
@@paternocappelli8706 lower prices mean lower value and lower quality
Just retired ❤🎉🎉🎉ready to live ❤God guide me back to where my grandparents came from Palermo area ❤❤❤
My friend and I are really thinking about moving to Florence Italy
Wishing much success to you both! I will be moving back to Napoli one day. Will you travel on one of the visas mentioned in the video?
Same!!!
Thanks for this video. I hold a dual citizenhsip (US and Italy) because I was born and raised in Naples Italy. I ended up in the US because I married an American. I am a Nurse edrucated in US andf my husband is a teacher. We are considering living in Italy ... but at the border with Switzerland....Italy is avery burocratic country LOL but people are nice overall. I miss it
Nice site! I just subscribed! I am solo and probably prefer smaller cities or towns. I was considering retiring in Europe (Italy, Spain, or Portugal) but then COVID happened. I instead retired in Guanajuato, Mexico! Now I am more likely to slow travel alternating between the Schengen and non-Schengen countries than to go through the effort of obtaining visas and moving there.
I’m in the middle of organizing to move to Sardegna. I still need to figure out to what city I want to move to. I’m so excited! 🇮🇹
@@MissRed92837 Sardegna is stunning for travelers 3 months a year.
As an Italian native and resident I would never suggest to move there.
Ask me more questions if you need more info
@ Thanks for sharing your opinion. Maybe you could help me a little to try and figure out what city or region would be good for me to move to. I live off of my Swiss disability pension and don’t need a job in Italy. I love warm temperatures and no snow. For me it would be great to live in a 7% tax city, because my disability pension is small and low taxes would be great. I also would like to have a good hospital nearby and some form of public transportation, should I not want to drive.
@@MissRed92837 Sardegna doesn't apply to you. I suggest south of Spain because south italy is a nightmare with poor services. North italy and the esterno side of lagodi garda are ok
La Sardegna è meravigliosa. Se vuoi trasporti pubblici vai nelle città più grandi. Forse la sanità non è come nelle regioni del nord Italia, ma se hai dei gravi problemi puoi avere le cure ovunque gratis.
@@panterone1769 La Sardegna è una delle regioni italiane a più alta emigrazione, ci peggiori servizi e con la più alta disoccupazione.
Ci sarà pure un motivo se tutti scappano, no?
Loved this video and channel! Thank you!
How do you get them to pay you to move there?
We moved to Portugal 🇵🇹
Where to??
.. like everybody else...
Hi Vanessa, enjoyed your video. 😊 Beautiful footage.
Thank you so much!
You mentioned moving with pets. But how is that done? I have a 35lbs poodle I would like to take with me.
very helpful
Glad to hear that
My dream!
A dream for many 🥹
same!
Only dont expect to hear the music in the video🙄🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Italy 🇮🇹 Good choice 😉
It’s hard to make a bad choice in Italy
I’m from the south of Italy so like I do speak Italian but like I want to move there permanently
What? E' così che vi insegnano parlare in Terronia?
Genova is great - too bad, though, about the autostrada running right in front of the elegant palazzi on the coast,
Genova is the best! It is a shame but doesn't take away from the beauty of the city!
Stanno costruendo una galleria sotto al porto che sostituirà il viadotto.
I have Italian heritage can I move there permanently
If you are ready to make the move, I say go for it!
I'm currently waiting for my dual citizenship by decent to finalize (U.S- Italy) I've narrowed down my move for a place to purchase/rent in Puglia. Do you have any specific videos on that region? I'd would also like to ask if you have a breakdown on living expenses for Puglia.
As an Italian resident I would never live in Puglia or in south Italy. But if you are ok, happy for you
@@naveconterosso So where would you suggest that I relocate to in Italy?
@@alpaciello90 It depends on your profession, your income and your goals.
Officials studies say that the quality of life in northern Italy is much much higher than in the south.
So...
We just purchased a home in Puglia and absolutely love it! For more information about property in this region, check out Salento with Love www.youtube.com/@salentowithlove3314 as they helped us and made the process much easier as a foreigner.
@@naveconterossothat’s because the corruption keeps money that should go south stay up north. You should be ashamed.
You mention Positano is just a short train ride from Genoa? Do you mean Portofino?
Hi, is it possible for me to move to Italy with my XL dog? Is Italy dog friendly country?
Yes
Italy Is frendly for everyone . With Animals too.
No, we have them for dinner and sometimes for lunch too...
@@naveconterosso😂😂😂😂😂
Yes and yes however the bigger the dog the cost will slightly increase. It is important to fly your dog during months with no extreme temperatures. The flight is temperature controlled however, as they move luggage from the plane on the tarmac to the airport, there are instances where they could be sitting in the weather longer than planned.
Welcome!
Thank you!
My grandmother was born in Sicily…exactly which paperwork/documents do I need?
Skip Sicily and head to Tuscany or to the north.
Sicily is the European region with the highest emigration rate in the last decades. This should suggest you something...
@@naveconterosso I’m asking about getting the passport, not “where to live in Italy” 😆😆 but thank you
@@DiceyJJ I simply gave you a tip before you started a new life. So I wanted to pass some of my wisdom (not because I'm smarter than you but because I know what I'm talking about)
@@naveconterosso ok thank you 🙏🙏
@@naveconterossono wisdom coming off your keyboard.
My friend, you mentioned one would need $5k for an individual and 10k for a family to live on per month? Is that right. I am baffled with these numbers as I have heard quite the opposite of how folks live in Italy. Maybe in Rome, Lake Como, Genoa, Brescia or Milan that is true but there are a lot of regions that a "family" could live for less than $5k. I am sure others that actually live there as well are NOT lying about this. If I can live in the the US for a family of 4 on ~ 6k then Italy could work for us. We don't skimp as a family either:) Please enlighten me if I'm wrong here. I am really interested in this topic. Thank you and I subscribed.
As a Milan native and resident I suggest to skip Italy south of Tuscany (poor services, illegality, closed mind, few speak English).
I suggest Tuscany or the areas close to the lakes in north Italy (a tip: don't use stereotypes like most Americans do. There are more livable lakes beside Lake Como)
You are right. I live in the North in Piedmont and for a family of 2 entire expenses rent utilities food bills groceries etc in a nice decent apartment close to amenities too and peaceful place is 2500 euro a month. This is all inclusive. My daughter comes to live sometimes and that’s an addition of 350 euro max per month. If we eat out frequently then I would say for 2 people it’s about 3k euro a month. If you live in Milan I would say add on 1200-1500 euro that will go for add on rent and food is slightly higher. I can visit Milan anytime I want but not a place I would like to stay. Piedmont is lovely and it’s close amidst the vineyards. We have a good life here. Great food and decent living. It’s an hours plus drive to Lake Como or Portofino. Rapallo etc and 45min to Genoa.
@@naveconterosso While I appreciate your comment, I have to correct you on one thing; I was't stereotyping anything or place. I was merely stating a fact regarding certain areas or regions that are more costly than other regions. Therefore I used Como as an "example" and that the area is vastly more costly compared to say the region of Umbria. Do you disagree? Milan is more expensive to live compared to Spello....disagree? Tuscany is also more affordable, I agree. Are you stereotyping South of Italy? Are you assuming or stereotyping that "most" Americans stereotype? We probably all do to a certain extent my friend but I for one try really hard not too. Every ethnicity has their faults.
@@MokaandChai I have heard Piedmont is beautiful and most that I have encountered say the quality of life is wonderful in that region. Do you get a lot of snow in the Winter months? We are trying hard to avoid that. What area do you live? My little family (2 little girls) are excited to spend more time in Italy and hopefully resided there full-time. I sincerely appreciate you input on cost of things and it's great to know that Piedmont region is more affordable. Best regards.
@@amgolfer3591 I’m in Gavi Piedmont. It’s a family oriented and lovely place. Not very cold winters. Definitely cooler than the south but seriously me being Malaysian who loves summer and my husband Italian who can’t take harsh colds we did a lot of research for a place that’s affordable but took a lot of priority into safety, good area with good neighbours and close still to all amenities. I have my 4 kids who are all adults take turns to visit so it was important for a good place and life yet affordable. Quality of life is amazing I love it and the Italians here make me feel very comfortable. I’ll be sharing some videos here on Piedmont soon. Maybe you can take a better look at it more. Especially this area where I am. I have many Malaysian families who have moved to Italy based mostly in Lombardia, Milan and a few in the southern region too. Somehow we all agree Piedmont is amazing. It’s the right balance of everything. Take care.
Plus point lovely trattoria with great food and mostly still run my families. We have a lovely mix of people locals and foreigners and everyone kinda know each other and look out for each other too. Greetings from Gavi 🍂
This video felt like an add 😮
i want to live in palermo sicilia
Excellent
Thank you! Cheers!
I have a family of 4, I work from home, what type of visa would I need for a 12-24 month stay in Italy? I make 85k a year.
Digital nomad
If you don't earn at least 80k USD after taxes and you live alone, just choose a different Country. When you go from simple touristic, basic, lifestyle, to proper "Italian" one (having to meddle with public offices, rules, taxes) Italy is a nightmare.
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No wine costs less than water in italy. A good wine on average doesn't costs less than 5 or 6 euros! Below this prices it's not wine but petrol!!😂
Let's not talk nonsense!
Do you need to speak Italian?
Before moving, it would be good to complete the first level which is about 90 hours, as not having any Italian will make things quite challenging.
As an Italian I have to say yes.
Gli italiani se non lo sai, comunicano anche a gesti. Ti capiranno e li capirai.
It is so disrespectful to not know the language of the country you are moving too
@@EmanuelaCherubini La cazzata del giorno
Palermo? Really. Ick. But I love your videos.
Its so affordable and theres like a budding hipster scene and some really cool architecture.
Is not real. Palermo Is vert beautiful...
Palermo is a nightmare and sucks
Site loads pretty poorly.
NO air conditioning
Smell bd
The key word for me is ex-patriot.
SAve you money
Don't move
Stop touching your hair… plus… please list on the video, all options…
Non è vero che hai bisogno di un. Assicurazione Sanitaria! Il sistema sanitario in Italia è gratuito
Non diamo false informazioni perfavore.
Lo straniero extra UE che viene in Italia (legalmente) deve pagare un'assicurazione specifica per poter accedere al sistema sanitario, perchè NON E' GRATUITO, si copre con le tasse dei cittadini, quindi con soldi.