Simpson01
American expat in Italy
Forum posts
41
About me
American
Speaks English, Italian
Registration: 12 September 2016
Moving to Florence - renting question
Hi. It will completely depend on where you live. In Florence, no, it is not enough money. Tuscany is expensive, but the further away you get from Florence, the cheaper it is. By the way, the numbeo website numbers for the cost of living in ... Read More
renewing study permit (permesso di soggiorno) 15 days after expiration by fazeln
Dear All, I am a first year master student in Italy. today I found that study permit is expired within last 12 days . I am very worried about that. i was very busy with my studies and June and July were exam months. I would be so much grateful if ...
You need to go to your local Questura and ask what you need to do; they are the ones with the answers. Read More
Permit of stay
Technically, the renewal receipt is not sufficient; one needs to have a valid permesso in hand. I know several people who have attempted to travel through the Schengen with the renewal receipt (solely to make plane transfers) and were prohibited ... Read More
Traveling while waiting for permesso di soggiorno in Schengen area by kika2309
Hi, this year i am getting my permesso di soggiorno for work. Now i'm in the process of waiting for it, so the documents that i have are: - expired permesso di soggiorno - ricevuta like proof that i'm waiting for the new permesso - ...
Ask the authorities in Denmark. It is always best to get the answers straight from those that know the law and regulations instead of depending on the opinions of people which might not be accurate. Read More
Registering Residency and Carta d'Identita
Regarding the police visit to one's residence when registering residency with the local Comune office, a friend was not home when they came to her apartment and now the Comune wants proof, such as utility bills in her name, that she actually ... Read More
Question about permesso and visa
Generally, if you provide proof that you have enrolled in the same university program and have successfully passed at least one or two of your classes during the prior semester, as well as the other requirements (financial situation, health ... Read More
Insurance for student visa application
Yes, you will need to have insurance that covers you for the entire length of your stay in Italy. Read More
Moving to Livorno by Dilleyj
Hello! My family is relocating to Livorno, Italy before the start of the new school year. My children have only attended school in the USA. My daughter will be in the 10th grade and we were told that there are no International Schools in the area. ...
It will depend on how fast she can learn Italian since instruction will be exclusively in the Italian language. Read More
Anyone living in the Province of Florence ?
Well, of course Tuscany is beautiful, but you will find rental prices in the city of Florence to be quite high. There are a lot of other lovely town in which to live, but finding work might be a bit of a problem. It's not impossible, but it ... Read More
Renewing Permesso with soon to expire visa
The visa expiration will not affect your renewal; the visas of all people with an elective residence permesso expire at the end of one year. I do find it curious that your permesso expires two months before your visa. Usually, the first elective ... Read More
One week in Italy
Here are a couple of sites you might find helpful if you choose to see the cities on your own: http://www.gpsmycity.com/gps-tour-guides/rome-500.html http://www.gpsmycity.com/gps-tour-guides/florence-1947.html If you are flying into Rome, here is ... Read More
extending permisso di soggiorno
It is possible, but under very strict guidelines. Your best course of action would be to contact the Questura and get the definitive answer regarding that. As far as I know, as long as you can prove you are in good standing with the university, ... Read More
Extending Student Visa! by Johevillar
Hello! My name is Johana and I am 21 years old. I'm in the process of getting my Italian Student Visa here, in Argentina... I have already used up my 90tourist days by January and am now getting a 5 month student visa to study there(Milano) ...
I'll have to disagree with a few things in rpeck's response. While the visa is the document that allows one to enter Italy legally for the purposes of remaining for longer than 90 days, the permesso di soggiorno is not only the document ... Read More
Expired sorggiorno
Submit your application immediately; that's the only way you'll find out. They will often give one a grace period, but that's not a guarantee. Read More
italy visa
Only the Italian consulate can answer that question since they are the ones who make the decision. Read More
One week in Italy
I'm not sure you need a guide; there are many, many resources online that can give you ideas as to what you might be interested in seeing in both cities. Both Rome and Florence are very easy to get around in by foot, bus or metro, and good city ... Read More
expat groups in italy by james ludwick
hello I'm just wondering if there are expat groups in Italian cities(I'm looking primarily at Rome)that assist newcomers with the assimilation process,advice regarding employment and lodging,general everyday issues etc. Thanks.
At the top of your Facebook page is a search box. You can put in a number of different things in attempt to find specific groups. If you can't find a group specific to your area, many of the Facebook groups in Italy include members who live ... Read More
Long Term Student Visa for Italy
Yes, you will have to apply for a permesso di soggiorno (permit to stay) as a student. That must be done within 8 days of arrival and can take anywhere from 3-6 months to obtain. You will be given a "receipt" from the post office when ... Read More
expat groups in italy by james ludwick
hello I'm just wondering if there are expat groups in Italian cities(I'm looking primarily at Rome)that assist newcomers with the assimilation process,advice regarding employment and lodging,general everyday issues etc. Thanks.
Yes, it's called "Expats Living in Sicily." Read More
expat groups in italy by james ludwick
hello I'm just wondering if there are expat groups in Italian cities(I'm looking primarily at Rome)that assist newcomers with the assimilation process,advice regarding employment and lodging,general everyday issues etc. Thanks.
There is a Facebook group called "Brits and Other English Mother Tongue Expats in Italy." Many of the participants live in and around Rome. It is a very friendly group and I am sure they can answer many of your questions regarding life in ... Read More
Long Term Student Visa for Italy
A student visa is usually only valid for the length of your school program. Having said that, I do know people who have been granted, for some reason, a visa with additional days. It will depend on what the consulate in Australia issues to you. ... Read More
Traveling while waiting for permesso di soggiorno in Schengen area by kika2309
Hi, this year i am getting my permesso di soggiorno for work. Now i'm in the process of waiting for it, so the documents that i have are: - expired permesso di soggiorno - ricevuta like proof that i'm waiting for the new permesso - ...
If your PdiS is expired, the post office receipt for its renewal is of no use to you traveling within the Schengen. Therefore, it is the 90-day visa that becomes important. You can travel within the Schengen on that until the visa expires, the ... Read More
Shot Down in Flames by Italian Consulate in Philadelphia by editorneal
After nine years of planning, working with friends and realtors in Vicenza, purchased flight tickets, arrangement for transportation of household goods shipment and veterinary and travel arrangements for family cat, the dreams of my wife and I have ...
First of all, this notion of entering Italy on a tourist visa and either extending the visa or changing status for the OP's situation is entirely not possible under law. A tourist visa cannot be extended, except in cases where there is a proven ... Read More
Permanent residency in Italy and Healthcover by Tekkytyke
Can anyone clear the fog for me.? The recent Referendum in the UK got me looking at the status of EU expats and I am more confued than ever. We retired (early retirement) and moved to Italy permanently in March 2013 (tax resident effectively ...
As I am sure you know, rules change quickly. If they issued you an ID card valid until 2024, then it is valid until 2024. As for the Permesso di Soggiorno, did you actually submit the application form? That is required in order to receive one. ... Read More
Permesso di soggiorno Renewal-duplicate. by decipher_ed
Hi Expat, I came to florence, italy in january 2016 on the basis of a student visa. I applied for my permesso di soggiorno and received it. My permesso expires on january 11 2017, but my study course ends in may 2017. My wallet got stolen a week ...
Due to your circumstances, it is best that you ask the Questura for guidance regarding the renewal of your permesso. These types of trickier questions are difficult to answer and to ensure that you do as Italian law requires, it is best to go to ... Read More
Dealing with homesickness in Italy by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being an expat in Italy can turn out to be a wonderful human, social or professional adventure... with potential moments of nostalgia and homesickness along the way. What are your personal tips to prevent homesickness? How ...
I live in Italy and do miss some things about "home." But, when I'm in the U.S., there are things about Italy that I miss. It's a balancing act. I maintain regular contacts with family and friends from home; sometimes that ... Read More
Fiscal domicile vs residence
I suggest that you read the information, which discusses just such situations, in the following link very carefully. http://www.euitalianinternationaltax.com/tags/residency/ In general, you can not maintain a permesso di soggiorno if you routinely ... Read More
I lost my permesso di soggorno by Vikey345
Hello to all of you I just want to know that I lost my permesso di soggorno I dnt know what to do I'm totally helpless can anyone tell that I can also apply my permit of stay in any questra of Italy please I need this info I hope you understand ...
Hockson, I recommend that you go to the Questura office where you reside. I've included below what the immigration website states, but I recommend that you first go to your Questura to verify the exact procedure. There are occasions in which ... Read More
Starting a New Life in Italy Teaching English as a Foreign Language by Dmichelletrav
Hello, my name is Diane and I am fifty five years old, about to retire from a long career in college administration. I am enrolled in the International TEFL Academy located in Florence, starting October 17th and am so excited. I have been a college ...
Horseman2012, I don't think it's "against Americans" per se. The laws apply to any foreigner from any country, especially from a country outside of the E.U. The unemployment rate is so high (40% for young Italian adults under age ... Read More
Starting a New Life in Italy Teaching English as a Foreign Language by Dmichelletrav
Hello, my name is Diane and I am fifty five years old, about to retire from a long career in college administration. I am enrolled in the International TEFL Academy located in Florence, starting October 17th and am so excited. I have been a college ...
Hi. How exciting. I have a few questions. First, are you coming to Italy on a student visa? Second, how long is your course? When you arrive in Italy, you will be required to apply for a permesso di soggiorno (permit to stay). It is taking ... Read More
I lost my permesso di soggorno by Vikey345
Hello to all of you I just want to know that I lost my permesso di soggorno I dnt know what to do I'm totally helpless can anyone tell that I can also apply my permit of stay in any questra of Italy please I need this info I hope you understand ...
"Your response is not helpful." Romaniac, obvously, I misread the post. You really just needed to point that out, no need to be "snippy" about it. Read More
Shot Down in Flames by Italian Consulate in Philadelphia by editorneal
After nine years of planning, working with friends and realtors in Vicenza, purchased flight tickets, arrangement for transportation of household goods shipment and veterinary and travel arrangements for family cat, the dreams of my wife and I have ...
First, Americans do not need a tourist visa and will not be issued one as a tourist. Second, could you specify, for those that are required to have a tourist visa, how, and under what conditions, it can be extended? A visa doesn't not gain one ... Read More
is it worth being an expat in ITALY. by oritoke
I have been an expat in ITALY since 2014. However, I had to send my family back to Australia as we could not just understand why everything so difficult for non ITALIANS in ITALY. It is a big shame ITALY is set up as a closed system. We have lived ...
First, the bureacracy in Italy is also difficult for Italians. Second, you are correct that they are closed-minded. I have been in Italy for three years but have made only one Italian friend; my other friends are also foreigners in Italy. I know ... Read More
how to get so called ''permiso
The permesso di soggiorno does not qualify one to join the health care system. If you work in Italy, you should have a health card that allows you access. If you don't work, you will have to pay into the health care system to have access to it. Read More
Guidance needed for retired School teacher Moving to Italy.
The first key document is the elective residence visa, which has become very difficult to come by if one does not have a very substantial retirement income. Start with the Italian consulate that serves your area and ask them about the financial ... Read More
Shot Down in Flames by Italian Consulate in Philadelphia by editorneal
After nine years of planning, working with friends and realtors in Vicenza, purchased flight tickets, arrangement for transportation of household goods shipment and veterinary and travel arrangements for family cat, the dreams of my wife and I have ...
The Italian consulates are given very wide latitude and the income amounts are not applied evenly across the consultates. You can hire an attorney to help you to appeal the decision. Read More
I lost my permesso di soggorno by Vikey345
Hello to all of you I just want to know that I lost my permesso di soggorno I dnt know what to do I'm totally helpless can anyone tell that I can also apply my permit of stay in any questra of Italy please I need this info I hope you understand ...
Are you talking about the permesso di soggiorno in Italy? One can't obtain that in Argentina. Are you talking about a permesso di soggirono or a visa? Read More
Medical care in Italy
In the public system, the costs are the same no matter where you live. If you will be receiving private care, costs should be very similar no matter where you live. Read More
Permit renewal.
Without a secured job offer, you generally will not be able to get a work visa for Italy; without a work visa, you can not legally work. Contact the Italian Consulate in your city, or the one nearest to you, and get the specificis. Read More
Can i renew my expired permesso di sogiorno?
It will depend on how long your current permesso has been expired. As the previous poster said, you can ask the Questura, but if your permesso has been expired for too long, they can deny it's renewal. Read More