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Italy – Eye Care

Italy’s publicly funded national health service, the Servizio Sanitario Nazionale (SSN), extends universal eye care entitlements to all registered residents, including foreign nationals with legal residency status. Standard eye examinations, consultations with ophthalmology specialists, and selected surgical interventions fall within

Italy – End of Life Issues

Italy operates a well-established but geographically uneven end-of-life care system underpinned by national legislation. Palliative care and hospice services fall within the scope of the public health system for those registered as residents. Following a death in Italy, registration must

Italy – Air Travel

Italy boasts a mature and extensive aviation infrastructure, with approximately 37 airports distributed throughout the country and robust international connections anchored by major hubs in Rome and Milan. For those relocating to Italy, domestic air routes matter most when travelling

Italy – Visas

Italy forms part of the Schengen Area, which means nationals of many countries may enter without a visa for stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period — but establishing long-term residence requires a national (Type D) visa

Italy – Selling Property

Disposing of real estate in Italy is a legally regulated procedure that mandates the involvement of a notary (notaio) at the point of finalisation — an obligation that applies to every seller, whether or not they engage an agent. The

Italy – Buying Property

Foreign nationals are broadly permitted to purchase real estate in Italy, though non-EU buyers must satisfy the principle of reciprocity. EU and EEA citizens encounter no restrictions whatsoever. The majority of other nationalities — including citizens of countries with open