mlbucine
American looking for information about Italy
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Our dream of living in Italy...shattered by mlbucine
It is a very long sad story but here is the summary....We took early retirement, took out our pensions and set out to live in Italy. We followed all the rules. Went through all the bureaucratic hoops in Italy. Put a deposit on a home. Bought a ...
Thank you Jeff!!! I will try anything! Read More
Our dream of living in Italy...shattered by mlbucine
It is a very long sad story but here is the summary....We took early retirement, took out our pensions and set out to live in Italy. We followed all the rules. Went through all the bureaucratic hoops in Italy. Put a deposit on a home. Bought a ...
What makes you suggest Detroit??? Read More
New members of the Italy forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Italy forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 ...
Hi there...I am not new to the site per say....I joined about a year ago. I have already posted my story about how my husband and I retired early to move to Italy...our dream. Unfortunately our dream did not come true because of the consulate in ... Read More
Visa application process- problems with fingerprints by Vsmith52
Hi everyone, We have an appointment March 1st at the Italian Embassy in Chicago to apply for our elective residency visa. I am an RN and have actively worked as an RN for 44 years. Over the years I have had increasing difficulty with anyone being ...
Hi Vickie....this isn't so much about the fingerprints as it is about getting a elective residency visa!! My hubby and I were all set....deposit on a house...international health insurance....shipped our goods....were going to ship our ... Read More
Our dream of living in Italy...shattered by mlbucine
It is a very long sad story but here is the summary....We took early retirement, took out our pensions and set out to live in Italy. We followed all the rules. Went through all the bureaucratic hoops in Italy. Put a deposit on a home. Bought a ...
Are you wife and stepson US citizens?? Because we can not get a Schengen visa because that is basically what our passports are for...90 days. We tried that route but Americans do not qualify for Schengen visas. I'm sure since you are a EU ... Read More
Once a citizen of Italy how do I bring US funds over to live on? by goliver973
I will have been married to an Italian citizen for three years this summer allowing myself to apply and am considering making Italy my residence. My income is from the US and of course taxed here, my question is do I simply use an ATM card as I ...
We were going to move to Italy but that is another story for another day.....we researched and re-researched the best possible ways for our pension monies to go from USA to Italy. It is a total pain in the butt but we did work it out. We set it up ... Read More
Our dream of living in Italy...shattered by mlbucine
It is a very long sad story but here is the summary....We took early retirement, took out our pensions and set out to live in Italy. We followed all the rules. Went through all the bureaucratic hoops in Italy. Put a deposit on a home. Bought a ...
Thank You! Believe me we have thought of every angle. The only one left is that each of us find an old brother/sister team in Italy and marry them!! I do qualify for Italian citizenship but I can't locate all the documents that I need. That ... Read More
Our dream of living in Italy...shattered by mlbucine
It is a very long sad story but here is the summary....We took early retirement, took out our pensions and set out to live in Italy. We followed all the rules. Went through all the bureaucratic hoops in Italy. Put a deposit on a home. Bought a ...
Yes...we tried that too!! You have to go to court in ROME. It costs about 5000 Euro per person....and there is NO GUARANTEE that your visa will be granted. Read More
Our dream of living in Italy...shattered by mlbucine
It is a very long sad story but here is the summary....We took early retirement, took out our pensions and set out to live in Italy. We followed all the rules. Went through all the bureaucratic hoops in Italy. Put a deposit on a home. Bought a ...
The "RULES" state that you must apply for the visa in the state where you live. Believe me we thought about trying in another state...you can't!! We even thought about changing addresses to a family member in another state....you also ... Read More
Our dream of living in Italy...shattered
It is a very long sad story but here is the summary....We took early retirement, took out our pensions and set out to live in Italy. We followed all the rules. Went through all the bureaucratic hoops in Italy. Put a deposit on a home. Bought a ... 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 ...
I find that hard to believe since they get tons of income and job security from tourism mostly Americans 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 ...
They didn't give up any exact number....we are going back in person tomorrow...our flight is Monday!!! 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 ...
They never told us any exact amount...we are going in person tomorrow...we leave Monday!! 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 ...
This is so wild I have continued to read the replies to your post....I want you to know we also used Philadelphia and we sent our paperwork and Passportsto them in November 1st....they were not even looked at until November 30....after I emailed ... 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 ...
We just got the same news today!! We are leaving Dec 12th...already bought a house in Italy...paid for a car...it's waiting for ya to get the required papers....shipped our belongings and are also going to ship our dogs!!!! What did you do??? Read More