Rachel Gilbert, Lake Como, Italy
Who are you? I’m Rachel, originally from the UK and now living on Lake Como in Italy. I’m a certified mindset &…
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International Schools in Italy: Services and Admissions Procedures for Expats
Italy, with its rich history, iconic architecture, and delectable cuisine, is a favorite destination for many expats. Whether you’ve relocated for work,…
Read more →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…
Read more →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…
Read more →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…
Read more →Italy – Landlines and Mobile Phones
Italy’s country code is +39, and it has an unusual quirk: the leading zero of area codes must be retained even when…
Read more →Italy – Visas
Italy forms part of the Schengen Area, which means nationals of many countries may enter without a visa for stays of up…
Read more →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…
Read more →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…
Read more →Italy – Work Permits and Working Legally
To work legally in Italy as a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national, you need both a work authorisation known as the nulla osta al lavoro…
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