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Irene, I don’t know if this is a duplicate. I have a travel agent who lives here in italy, Who is American – speaks English and knows Italy like he lives here ’cause he does! His name is Chris Russo, chris@alternativetravelservices.com. I think he can tell you how to put the Orvieto – great town incidentally, plan at least 3 ydas there… minium – then back to your other towns. I think yuo might drive. but you can certainly bus or train as well. Chip

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IRENE.DINUBLIA said:
Hi Chip,
In August I am planning to do a reconaissance trip to Italy to contemplate places to move in the Abruzzo region. I am specifically interested in exploring Citta Sant Angelo and Vasto. The combination of mountainous and sea or close proximity to, sounds wonderful. Ideally, I would like to stop in Orvieto to visit friends. I just don’t know logistically if that makes sense. If there are any contacts in the region tour or otherwise, I would love to know. I don’t know much about getting around Italy and I am a single mature (older) woman so any “how to” information that simplifies the process would be welcome. Also, any suggestions or other mid-size towns to explore are welcome, as well.
Thank you very much!
Irene DiNublia

Apologies if this is a duplicate message…….unsure how to use the platform

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I hope I am not too late to help you! Speak with M. Grazia Colombo….mgrazia.colombo@leexe.it. she specializes in Visas and RE transactions. Please use me name and tell her that I sesnt you. Chip

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KIM said:
Hello Chip. My husband and I want to move to Italy we have been spending at least 3 months a year innItaly for the past few years. Wondering about best option and how to navigate the system. Both my husband and i are of European descent. My husband is first generation Dutch. i am second generation Maltese and Irish. we are currently in Italy- or will be next week.
I have been following the headlines onIL about all the easybways to get a visa- bit have not found the direct
links – any help you can provide woukd be sooooo appreciated!
thank you

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I forgot to mention an attorney to help you with a purchase, If you find a community in which you want to live. I would have you work with M. Grazia Colombo, who is a RE Attorney who speaks English and can help you with your house. Her address is m.grazia Colombo and her address is mgrazia.colombo@leexe.it. Please use my name and tell her that I sent you! Chip

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I am so glad you enjoyed yourself! How wonderful to find your family owns vineyards! That would keep me here even if there was nothing else. Congratlations.

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Hi P.A. and Tami.
let me tell you my experience from those who have done it. I know a guy, one of my best friends here, who applied here, when they moved but he had all his paperwork ready to go, when he got here. My advise is to consult a lawyer, here in Italy, have a place you want to live then move, as long as you have all your paperwork ready to go. You can do citizenship on either side of the pond provided you have all the necessary paperwork completed before you come. Even so, when my friend go here it took him two years to get his citizenship. I hope this helps. Chip Stites, IL Italian Correspondent.

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Hi Trisha, that is a great question. First i would say yu need to go there and see the possible apartments. Second, go to: http://www.immobiliare.it, or to http://www.gate-away.com, or to http://www.idealista.com. Switch to English and look in that area. Each platform will have a place for you to put in Rent or Buy and to use English. You will still need to go there as to rent you will need a Codice Fiscale unless you are doing a short stay rental. If you want something longer than three months you will need a visa. If I can help further, please email me at info@thelaughingretirement.com. Remember RE agents here don’t represent you or the seller the represent themselves and thier agency. Let me know how you progress and I will giveyou what help I can. But again, I would say the best thing to do is to travel there and see for yourself. Chip Stites, IL Italy Correnspondent.

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KIM, It sound like you may want some help with your VISA, Where do you live now and what is the consulate assigened to your state or your county.

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Thank you so much for a really relevant question. I have watched carefully as some people are able to move successfully to Italy and other fail. I think the biggest single reaso for failure is that we tend to think that the rest of the world operates the same way we do in America. You said we plan to be in Italy in mid June to purchase a home but that you haven’t decided on a specific area. One of the biggest mistakes we make is to think we will be happy anywhere just as we might be in the US.

I would suggest that you first choose a climate and a topography that you would like to live in: i.e. seashore, mountians, cold (up north) or hot down south. Second I would suggesat you consider the tax differences between a 7% offer fir new immigrants, (in southern Italy) and the normal taxes you would pay up north. I have a CPA/Commercialista who can help. please write me at info@thelaughingretirement.com, his name is Christian Gulizzi, he is both a CPA in the US and a Commercialista in Italy. a

Until all this is done I would not buy a house at least for the partial reason that re-sale or even sale for that matter is not rapid at all. You could wind up being stuck in a house you love but an area you don’t. Chose your community first, then look for the house.

If you need more information I will he happy to help. Please email me at info@thelaughingretirement.com My best, Chip

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Yes I can. His name is Christian Gulizzi. He is both a CPA and a Commercialista so he can give you comparisons of US and Italian Taxes. Here is his email address: please tell him I gave you his name an address.

christian.gulizzi@gulizzi-consulting.com

Good luck and we are excited to welcome you to your new home! Chip Stites, Italy Correspondent, IL Magazine.

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Hi Lorraine, I would suggest you speak with Grazia. I dont want to poison the water with bad info. I know you will need a certified copy of your Birth Certificate but Grazia is your best choice. There is so much more than your BC. If you don’t here from her let me know. Chip

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As far as an easy way to get a VISA I don’t know of an easy way, but there is a way. i would have you take your question to mgrazia.colombo@leexe.it and ask her. I know she has access to people who can help you get this done, and she can help you herself. I did this myself with no legal help. You need to locate your Consulate first as you will work through them for the VISA. Let me know if I can be of further service. Chip Stites, IL Italy Correspondent.

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KIM said:
Hello Chip. My husband and I want to move to Italy we have been spending at least 3 months a year innItaly for the past few years. Wondering about best option and how to navigate the system. Both my husband and i are of European descent. My husband is first generation Dutch. i am second generation Maltese and Irish. we are currently in Italy- or will be next week.
I have been following the headlines onIL about all the easybways to get a visa- bit have not found the direct
links – any help you can provide woukd be sooooo appreciated!
thank you

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Dear Raine, I have sent your request to the proper people and hope this gets straigtened out quickly. Where are you interestning in moving to? Chip Stites, IL Italy Correspondent.

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