Welcome to Italy.

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Hello to all interested in moving to this amazing country. Not only will you experience a lifestyle that is heathier, food that is better, water that is cleaner, but you will be a part of a culture that understands what is important, I.E., the people in it. I welcome your questions,, your ideas and your concerns. Chip Stites, International Living Italy Correnspondent.

[Antoinette Echols]

My husband and I would like to retire in the Puglia region of Italy. We will not be eligible for retirement for about 5-7 years. Is it too early to start researching? As funny as it sounds, we’ve never even visited Italy. However, we’ve been dreaming about it for a long time. We want a slow, budget conscious, low-stress life, in a southern location as close to the coast as possible.

How do I find out the rules and steps to take to move to Italy and become a resident/expat?

Thank you for directing me to as many specific articles as possible.

Sincerely,

Antoinette “Toni” Echols

[Chip Stites]

HI Antoinette, “Toni”. I hope I can help you make some sound decisions No, it is not too early to start researching. As a matter of fact I belieive the best research to be boots on the ground, traveling in the towns an areas you think yoou want to live in. Puglia is an excellent choice. Go there everytime you get a chance. Go for vacations! Go in the heat of summer, full of tourists and in the calm cool days of winter. First find a village (less than 20,000 people for the 7% tax offering) or an area that suits your needs. Now start exploring the services, what about doctors, or transportation, etc. When you have found the town you want to live in look for a home that will suit your needs. When you are about two years out, start looking for the VISA requirements that suit you best. I would also suggest a RE attorney as RE here in Italy is very different than in the US. Here is the address of a RE attorney who can help. REMEMBER: RE is not the same here. Agents represent themselves and their companies not you and not the seller or the renter. (mgrazia.colombo@leexe.itI is the email of a RE attorney who speaks good english and can help) I would also suggest you watch some of our Italy videos in YOUTUBE: thelaughing retirement.com. I will be happy to help you! email: info@thelaughingretirement.com. Chip Stites, Italy Correspondent, International Living Magazine.

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