Nicovanderm
South African expat in Italy
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17
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4
About me
South African, Married
Speaks English Afrikaans A little Italian
Registration: 12 March 2017
Activity
Travelling while waiting for permesso鈥�. Long time coming by Sarahcourt
We have a valid type D visa for multiple entries to Italy also a passport that is accepted for 90 day visa free travel in Schengen but are also holding 鈥榬eceipt鈥� . Can we travel freely in Schengen area whilst waiting for the permesso. ...
We go in amd out with the receipt for our permisso di soggiorno": sometimes a bit of a hassle if we come via paris to rome, young inexperienced immigration staff first have to go and check if it is valid. Read More
Relocating to Italy - context & questions by mah1988
Hi everyone. I'm a 34-year-old UK-Austrian citizen looking to build a life in Italy, accompanied by my 13-year-old dog. I have a BA in English and I'm CELTA-qualified, so I suppose that limits me to teaching jobs. However, I do speak intermediate ...
Semi....work remotely at the company I founded 40 years ago. Live 6 months a year in Italy, six months in South Africa. Read More
Relocating to Italy - context & questions by mah1988
Hi everyone. I'm a 34-year-old UK-Austrian citizen looking to build a life in Italy, accompanied by my 13-year-old dog. I have a BA in English and I'm CELTA-qualified, so I suppose that limits me to teaching jobs. However, I do speak intermediate ...
Hi Mah, we are living right in the center of Italy, near Assisi. We are about 25 km. from Perugia, which is a medium size city with all the amenities you may need.We are also about 1.5 hours by car from the Adriatic coast, which is a bonus during ... Read More
Advice or share experiences with a family wanting to move to Italy by davidsoup
Hi, We are a family of 4. Me my wife and two young boys. We are currently living in the US but would like to move to Italy. Main reason for the move would be to live a simpler life in the beautiful countryside. Eventually (or not, homeschooling ...
HI David, I would definitely consider Umbria: Next to Tuscany, 1 hour by road to the Adriatic sea if you are near Foligno, 1,5 hour by train to Rome. Beautiful countryside, much cheaper to buy land or a house than in Tuscany and also cost of ... 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 ...
Ciao Jennifer, We are South Africans, also semi-retired living near Assisi for 6 months every year, we'll be back beginning of April if you want to come and visit the Umbrian countryside? ... 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 Greencats, The amount of red tape here is unbelievable! We live near Perugia (Assisi/ Cannara) and has been here for about 12 years. I think you would find it almost impossible to do something like that without the necessary registrations. I ... Read More
Expat community events or social networks around Todi by Dennis @ Todi
Hello I鈥檓 Dennis, My wife and I are moving to Todi as of Jan 2018. We have both lived and worked in Italy before. As before we enjoyed both the Italian and expat side of things and wondered if there was any thriving expat community events or ...
Hi Dennis, my wife and I live near Assisi, (Outside Collemancio/ Cannara in the country side.) We are South Africans semi-retired, spending half the year in Umbria. Contact us if you would like to meet for a coffee or a glass of prosecco ... Read More
Retire in Italy? by Mikenan
Hi my name is Mike and I am interested in your insights into Italy. I am especially interested in towns along the seaside that have either Canadian or American expats living there now. If I can get some feedback. Would really help me and my wife ...
Hi Mike, we are South African and basically retired in Italy, near Assisi/ Perugia in Umbria. There is no problem buying a property to retire, and then you have to apply for a Permisso di Soggiorno: Rezidenzia Eletivia. This means you have an ... Read More
Carta di Identita by singaporeinitaly
Hi! Im married to an Italian National, i process my Permesso di Soggiorno 8 months ago and still waiting for the Questura to release it, i already registred in the Kumon for the residency in my town and received my Carta di Identita. My question is ...
Hi, We just traveled to Dubrovnik in Croatia by car and had to cross through both Slovenia and Bosnia and had no trouble at the border posts just showing our Carta d' Identita. I find even at the airport coming into Italy that the immigration ... 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, Did you try to use an immigration lawyer? They normally know their way around these situations and often have contacts at the embassy that they work with. Nico Read More
Expatriates in Umbria near or in Spoleto by Elly0857
Looking to meet Expatriates in Umbria near or in Spoleto.
Hi Elly, My wife and I are South Africans living near Cannara (Collemancio is about 750m from our house), so we are not far from Spoleto. If you are still in Spoleto we can hook up for coffee some time? We'll be back in Italy from the end of ... Read More
New to the Forum by Karen1962
Hi, I am looking into moving to the South of Italy and would love any advice or comments. I am from Johannesburg, South Africa. My wife and I are in our fifties and are seeking a new adventure and some change in our lives. Thanks, Karen
HI Karen, Ons is van Randburg, het 'n huis in die middel van Italie, naby Assisi, bly daar 6 maande van die jaar, 6 maande in SA. My e-pos is ***, as jy wil gesels. Groete Nico Read More
Looking for English speaking real estate agent near Todi in Umbria by Tigerrosetwo
Hi everyone, My husband and I are looking for a holiday home to purchase in Umbria, preferably in or near Todi. Can anyone recommend an English speaking real estate agent? We live in the U.S. I have spent countless hours searching properties ...
ail: stefano.calafa@greatestate.it 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 ...
Hi all, my wife and I are from South Africa, living about 10km from Assisi near a paese called Collemancio, fraz. Cannara. We spend 2 months in Italy, then 2 months in South Africa, as we still have several business there. We are restoring an old ... 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 ...
Hi Francois & Nina, We are South Africans living 6 months a year near Assisi (near a paese called Collemancio. We are also "senior citizens" . Where do you live in Italy? Best regards Nico & Santa Read More