ItaloFox
American looking for information about Italy
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Lucca and Tourists by Celestinoanna
For anyone who lives in or lived in Lucca…I’m wondering what it’s like with all the tourists. Is there a way to live there outside of busy tourist areas? Thanks.
I am sorry, but under the threat of having to do my own laundry, my wife made me promise never to reveal where we live today on any forum. LOL. If I were to give any advice on where to live, my first suggestion would be to avoid any place where tour ... Read More
Lucca and Tourists by Celestinoanna
For anyone who lives in or lived in Lucca…I’m wondering what it’s like with all the tourists. Is there a way to live there outside of busy tourist areas? Thanks.
@Celestinoanna Hi, we lived in Lucca in the Centro Storico, but the tourists became too much to deal with. I am sad to say that Lucca, like so many other popular tourist destinations, such as Venezia, Positano, Amalfi, etc., has lost or is ... Read More
Renting/Leasing a car by dorianneferrante8888
Hi. We are from Malta, interested in purchasing a small holiday appattment in a hsmlet on the mountains. We need to know whether any car renting companies have affordable prices for long term eg 6 weeks. Driving is a must to get to our ...
We live in Rapallo and just rented a car for six weeks from Drivalia. They had by far the best rates for both short-term and the longer six weeks we required. The only minor problem is that you may have to pick up the car at an airport. We ... Read More
Elective residence visa for Italy question by rdauben
I am a US citizen currently living on my boat in Turkey and I return to the US usually once a year for several weeks. But I have not lived in the US for six years.. I currently have no plans for returning to the US in the near future. I am fully ...
@sandhaanmol17. Not sure why having to submit your fingerprints is an issue UNLESS you have something to hide. Read More
Can I apply for political asylum a second time in Italy? by khcrana202
Please let me know Respected sir my name is kamrul from Bangladesh holder of Asylum passport issued by Greece Government and residence card issue date 22.11.2022 expired on 21.11.2025i want to know.I don't want to live in Greece.I would like ...
No...you cannot. It will be denied as you have already been offered and granted asylum in a Western country. Not sure what trouble you are having in Greece, but whatever it is, Italy nor any other EU country wants someone who is having ... Read More
Elective residence visa for Italy question by rdauben
I am a US citizen currently living on my boat in Turkey and I return to the US usually once a year for several weeks. But I have not lived in the US for six years.. I currently have no plans for returning to the US in the near future. I am fully ...
You are not required to live in the US for three months before applying. However, you must apply for the elective residency visa at an Italian consulate within your US address region. Search online for the closest consulate near your US home, ... Read More
Lease for Visa purposes by kthaye2
I've read about "dummy" accommodation bookings for Schengen visa but the Italian government wants proof of a year's lease when applying for a visa. Is anyone aware of a way to sign a "dummy" lease?
Italy's visa process is no more or less complicated than most European countries and the US. And in some countries, like Denmark, it is almost impossible to get a long-stay visa unless one has a job offer, is a student, or is for family ... Read More
Tax on household goods shipped from USA to Italy by jevanko
Once you receive your residency authorization and identification card is there a specific amount of time for you to ship your household items without paying a tax? Where would I find this information? thank you. John
@jevanko you can bring all of your normal household goods with you during your move - without paying any import duty, tariff, or tax. That’s provided your items are at least 12 months old and have been used by you in your previous residence ... Read More
Can i travel within Italy with an expired 90 day tourist visa ? by katyaaragon
Hi, i have the appt w the Questura may 8, for the permiso di soggiorno, however, i wanted to fly from pisa to Palermo next week for 10 days. Wondering since i am traveling within the country if it would be a problem, either way i know they wont ...
I don't understand how you can have an appointment at the Questura on May 8, yet have been in Italy for over 90 days. Upon arrival in Italy, one has eight days to apply for the Permesso di Soggiorno, which can take up to 4 months to get. However, ... Read More
Lease for Visa purposes by kthaye2
I've read about "dummy" accommodation bookings for Schengen visa but the Italian government wants proof of a year's lease when applying for a visa. Is anyone aware of a way to sign a "dummy" lease?
@Carlo Veronese Carlo, I must disagree. If you are obtaining an elective residency visa, you MUST have a lease in your name for at least a year, and it must be registered with the appropriate tax authority in the commune you wish to stay. I just ... Read More
Need annual rental contract to obtain Elective Residency Visa
I have an unusual situation that I am trying to solve. We have an appointment at the end of March at the Miami Italian Consulate to obtain our Elective Residency Visa. Besides a host of required documents we also need a minimum 1-year rental ... Read More