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Moving to Italy with your dog
Italy is incredibly dog-friendly. Dogs go everywhere with their owners, from the supermarket and post office to the metro and even restaurants. If you’re thinking about moving to a new country and bringing your dog along, you made the right choice by opting for Italy.
Though Italy doesn’t make the process of moving with your dog difficult, the country does require some paperwork and bureaucratic steps. You’ll need to plan ahead to make sure you have time to collect the documents and get your pet vaccinated and prepped for the move.
Once you and your four-legged friend arrive in Italy, you’ll need to register them with a local vet, and then can explore your options for dog care while you’re at work or away on holiday.
For a complete guide to preparing for you and your dog’s move to settling into a new routine, check out our article on the subject.
Six things you learn after moving to Italy from the US
So you’ve arrived in Italy, but what happens next? There are a few things about the immigration process that might surprise new American residents in particular.
If you’re thinking about relocating from the US to Italy, knowing what to expect in advance will set you up for an easier transition.
Three of my biggest surprises were the tribulations of submitting my permesso di soggiorno (residency permit) application, navigating the public health system, and figuring out my tax obligations.
If you’re an American already living in Italy, you might find that some of these resonate. Hopefully, you can look back on your struggles and laugh now.
Read the full article based on my experience of moving to Italy to find out what else I learned the hard way.
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