refusenick
Kenyan expat in Italy
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About me
Kenyan
Lives in Rome, Latium
Speaks English, Swahili, French, Italian
Registration: 18 November 2017
Lucca and Tourists by Celestinoanna
For anyone who lives in or lived in Lucca鈥鈥檓 wondering what it鈥檚 like with all the tourists. Is there a way to live there outside of busy tourist areas? Thanks.
@ItaloFoxLike yorself, I live in a tourist destination city in a neighbourhood with no expats, never seen a tourist and English is not spoken I鈥檝e never understood how people can move to a foreign country and still want to be around what/who ... Read More
Travelling with permesso di soggiorno receipt by Merajul Islam Juman
Hi, I am a Non-EU citizen, have a valid type D ( multi ) study visa till sep 2023. I applied for resident permit, have a receipt. Can i travel to my country and re-enter italy with only the sticker visa. Thanks
@Merajul Islam Juman Yes you can. Until September 23, your visa allows you multiple entries into any Schengen country. After it expires, you'll need to show your residence permit. Read More
Looking for work visa by charlesumoh79
Hello, am a dental technician by qualification, presently a dentistry student in the Philippines. I have intentions of moving to Italy after my studies here in the Philippines. Will it be possible to get a job as a dental technician in Italy so as ...
@charlesumoh79聽 Seriously. Luna is right. There are so many other countries, even in the EU, that will recognise and accept your skills and qualifications. And I say this as someone who loves, Italy. Pick somewhere else if your priority is to ... Read More
Permesso di Soggiorno by SHANKU
Hello everyone, My permesso di soggiorno was expired in the month of October and applied for conversion (study to work ) in time.. And 2 weeks ago done with quastura formalities but I didn't submitted pending documents.. To get those pending ...
They'll take your fingerprints, current address and other details. Make sure you take 4 recent passport-size photos with you. Read More
Italian researchers reported a higher than usual number
I remember coming down with what I considered the worst flu of my life in Milan back in December 2019, which left me in bed eating soup, oranges and yoghurt for a week. I didn't go to the hospital. Given that I probably got it from packed metro ... Read More
Can you open a nonresident Italian bank account on line? by DrBillg
I was planning on looking for an apartment to buy in Italy. I鈥檓 not planning on giving up my residency in the US however because I鈥檓 still working. I have a Codice Fiscale . I was wondering if anybody knows in Italian bank that I can ...
Guys - I've been trolling through Trustpilot reviews and virtually all major Italian banks are rated abysmally, by both Italians and expats, for customer service, reliability and trustworthiness. Look for yourselves, it's really ... Read More
Can you open a nonresident Italian bank account on line? by DrBillg
I was planning on looking for an apartment to buy in Italy. I鈥檓 not planning on giving up my residency in the US however because I鈥檓 still working. I have a Codice Fiscale . I was wondering if anybody knows in Italian bank that I can ...
Zig Zag Wanderer - Most countries have reciprocal agreements that allow their citizens to purchase property in Italy. The UK isn't most countries. Read More
Can you open a nonresident Italian bank account on line? by DrBillg
I was planning on looking for an apartment to buy in Italy. I鈥檓 not planning on giving up my residency in the US however because I鈥檓 still working. I have a Codice Fiscale . I was wondering if anybody knows in Italian bank that I can ...
This blog recommends 8 banks to choose from. Can anyone shed light on CheBanca? [link under review] Read More
Can you open a nonresident Italian bank account on line? by DrBillg
I was planning on looking for an apartment to buy in Italy. I鈥檓 not planning on giving up my residency in the US however because I鈥檓 still working. I have a Codice Fiscale . I was wondering if anybody knows in Italian bank that I can ...
Yes, I heard the main problem with Monte dei Paschi di Siena (BMPS) was the high fees. I'm not sure how it compares with other banks in this area. With UniCredit out of the running because of their limited and restrictive mobile app and bad ... Read More
Can you open a nonresident Italian bank account on line? by DrBillg
I was planning on looking for an apartment to buy in Italy. I鈥檓 not planning on giving up my residency in the US however because I鈥檓 still working. I have a Codice Fiscale . I was wondering if anybody knows in Italian bank that I can ...
I'd like to know as well. My PDS is taking months to process thanks to the backlog caused by the pandemic and I couldn't open an account in any of the brick and mortar banks. So I went with N26 which was only giving German IBANs at the time ... Read More
Permesso di Soggiorno - message for pick up not received by Danail Krzalovski
Hey guys, I applied for a renewal of my permesso di soggiorno about 2-3 months ago at my local questura and I still haven't received a message to come and pick it up. What is weird is that last year I was able to check on this ...
Saw new Covid restrictions coming so I gave up and left Italy without mine. I have no idea how I'll get back in LOL. Read More
Getting schenghen visa while living in EU by VANDINI P
Hello folks! Can someone please guide me on whether you can apply for a schenghen visa while living in the EU? If so, what is the process for it? I am in Indian national living in Italy and have the application for the permesso, but I need to ...
Why not the French border, out of curiosity? Read More
help required on residence permit for italy by markdogma
hi, i am travelling with my wife and currently staying in switzerland before hopefully going on to italy at end of january we are travelling on british passports even though we reside mostly in australia ( we also have Australian passports) we ...
I'd try another country if I were. I don't know about other parts of Italy, but there's a huge backlog of residence permits due to the covid quarantines from earlier in the year. I know people who had their finger prints taken as far ... Read More
Renting an Apartment in Rome for the First time by GuestPoster1258
Hello Everybody! My name is John, I'm from the UK, and from March 2020, Will be the first time ever, that I move abroad to Live and Work. I just want to ask for some Advice for People who have Experience in Moving and working in Italy. I have ...
Where on the internet are you looking for these apartments? Are they reputable? Beware of 鈥渉idden鈥� costs. Read More
Media in Italy
TV: 'L'erdit脿' is my favourite show by far. I try to watch it whenever I can. I also liked 'Ci Vediamo in Tribunale' but I don't know if they'll make a new series. Movies: Haven't watched any 2019 movies, but I ... Read More
In ITALY RACISM EXISTS YET AND THEY ARE INCREDIBLE by adonissze
Do you know the campaign 鈥� Say no to racism 鈥� in Italy exists the racism in these days at 2018 in area of Lombardy, so if you go in questura they know that you are from another country or stranieri they just say to you go take someone ...
Adonissze. Unfortunately there is some truth to your observations. Objectively speaking, Italy is not as open to diversity as the U.K., France or Portugal, the three European countries with the longest history with other parts of the world. A young ... Read More
In ITALY RACISM EXISTS YET AND THEY ARE INCREDIBLE by adonissze
Do you know the campaign 鈥� Say no to racism 鈥� in Italy exists the racism in these days at 2018 in area of Lombardy, so if you go in questura they know that you are from another country or stranieri they just say to you go take someone ...
Ask Janingal if she considers herself an 鈥渋nvader鈥�. Ironic and sad that actual expats can buy into far-right rhetoric. Read More
Buying a Car/ Opening a Bank Account by Pete.au
So I have gone the process of obtaining a work visa, and applied to the Questura for a Permesso di Sogiorno. When I received the receipt for the application I was told it was fine to use that until I was processed (fingerprints) and the card issued, ...
These guys specialise in this sort of thing. VademecumItalia Try them then report back. Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Italy by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to Italy? How ...
The 8% covers everyone including EU citizens, migrants from North and South America as well East Asia. The boat people, while very visible for obvious reasons, are nowhere near as many as us, the typical expat.com member. Which brings me back to ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Italy by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to Italy? How ...
I鈥檓 just disappointed that actual expats have succumbed to the populist tactic of scapegoating immigrants when they only form 1-2% of the population, nowhere near enough to cause the so-called cultural degradation they鈥檙e blaming on ... Read More
get italian driving license
So no one who doesn鈥檛 speak Italian has an Italian driver鈥檚 license? Read More
Intercultural Marriage in Italy : my experience by mtburns
Italians have a saying : Moglie e buoi dei paesi tuoi - meaning get your cattle and your wife from your own land. - I have a very, very daunting, ugly experience with having married an Italian man, and not being accepted here, coerced and ...
That is sad. I am seriously curious about a few specifics of how you are being mistreated and why you feel Italians are unaccepting of foreigners in general. Please share some more, it could help others in their intercultural interactions. Read More
The best apps for expats in Italy by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Italy. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move to ...
A few of my favourites. Vert: I use this app for unit conversions (including currencies) Moovit: For public transportation times, schedules and stations Hotel Tonight: Excellent last minute hotel booking app. Payment is via app and only a select, ... Read More
Living in Italy with Italian and Maltese passport by Anita DAmato
My husband and I plan to live in Italy for 1 year. We are Australian but I have an Italian passport and my husband has a Maltese passport. We plan to have an income coming from Australia as well as doing some online teaching work although we are ...
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Visa required to renew permesso di soggiorno? by cdsatter
I currently have a visa for 1 one that expires in September 2018 to allow me to study in Italy for my master鈥檚 program there which is of 2 years duration. My permesso di soggiorno expires around the same time of my Italian visa. If I wish to ...
Thanks romaniac and aneeshks. Both answers very clear. By the way, regarding the 60 days rule, any idea how long the PDS renewal process typically lasts? Read More
Visa required to renew permesso di soggiorno? by cdsatter
I currently have a visa for 1 one that expires in September 2018 to allow me to study in Italy for my master鈥檚 program there which is of 2 years duration. My permesso di soggiorno expires around the same time of my Italian visa. If I wish to ...
Thanks for asking this because I was wondering about the exact same thing myself. In my case, being a Kenyan graduate student, would it require me to travel back home to go through the visa application process anew everytime a document is about to ... Read More
Black Barbershops in Rome by refusenick
Can anyone point to or recommend a professional barbershop in the Rome area that caters to afro type hair? I鈥檓 thinking one where black men can not only have their hair cut, but, if they wish, styled, dyed, texturised ... the works. ...
Thanks so much for this. Was starting to panic. Doing the search you recommended but I鈥檒l still need to get suggestions from members to get to the best by weeding through the rest. Actual names and reviews would be helpful and appreciated. ... Read More
Black Barbershops in Rome
Can anyone point to or recommend a professional barbershop in the Rome area that caters to afro type hair? I鈥檓 thinking one where black men can not only have their hair cut, but, if they wish, styled, dyed, texturised ... the works. ... Read More
New members of the Italy forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Italy forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Ciao Tutti, This is Nick, Kenyan, currently learning Italian and seriously considering a move to either Rome or Florence (final decision to come in a couple of months). Hoping I'll get a chance to know some of you as well as exchange ideas and ... Read More