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Retire in Calabria in Italy
Italy’s southern region of Calabria is the toe of the Italian boot, a peninsula surrounded by the incredible Tyrrhenian Sea on the west coast, the Ionian Sea on the east, and separated from Sicily by the small Strait of Messina, itself steeped in both history and myth.Who Qualifies to Retire in Calabria, ItalyWhile Italy does
Freelance Visas in Italy
Obtaining a Self-Employment Visa in ItalyGetting your hands on a freelance visa (Visa for Self-Employment), as a non-EU citizen, is difficult. Not only does the Consulate ask that you have some form of “employment” lined up before arriving in Italy (often a perplexing situation), but you have to go through some additional processes that, say
Retire in Abruzzo in Italy
Abruzzo is in the center of Italy, a mere 31 miles from Rome, though historically it has been considered a part of southern Italy both politically and culturally. Its eastern coast is bordered by the Adriatic Sea, with Le Marche to the north, Lazio to the west, and Molise to the south. Living in Abruzzo
Requirements for residency in Italy: all you need to know
Requirements for EU Citizens and Non-EU CitizensAll citizens of the European Union have the right to move and reside freely in Italy or within the territory of another Member State other than that of which he/she is a national. Different formalities are required depending on the length of stay (exceeding three months or shorter stay).
How to Apply for a Residence Permit in Italy
Whether you are a student, a worker or a tourist, anyone staying in Italy for more than 90 days is required to apply for a residence permit.Applying for a Residence PermitThose coming from outside of the EU will need to go through a slightly more difficult process, but one that is made easier by going
EU permanent residency
After a 5 years of residency in Italy you can convert your temporary permit into an indefinite stay one. The permanent residency is valid across all the EU nations, and it is an important milestone in your immigration path to Italy, because it allows to:Enter Italy with no VISA;Be employed or self-employed with no restriction;Move
