Moving to Italy
Practical advice on property, paperwork and settling in for anyone planning a move to Italy.
Earthquakes and tax breaks: How readers choose the right part of Italy to live in
From seismic risk to transport links, here’s what Italy’s foreign residents say to consider when deciding where in the country to put down roots.
Moving to Italy: What to read before retiring to Italy and how the ‘golden’ visa works
In the latest edition of our Moving to Italy newsletter, we look at the articles to read if you’re planning a move in retirement and what you should know about Italy’s golden visa.
Is Italy's flat tax rate for pensioners still available in 2026?
In 2019, Italy introduced a little-known seven-percent flat tax regime to encourage pensioners living abroad to relocate. Can you still take advantage of the scheme in 2026?
Umbria, Puglia, Sicily: Where foreigners are choosing to move in Italy
A new report reveals the top ten most-searched municipalities in Italy by those looking to move from abroad, with the south coming out in front.
Nine things to expect if you move to rural Italy
For many people the dream is to escape the rat race and buy a remote Italian farmhouse, pick some olives and live happily ever after. But what's life in rural Italy really like?
Moving to Italy: Where foreigners want to live and how does Italy’s digital nomad income requirement compare?
In this week's Moving to Italy newsletter, we look at the most popular Italian towns among foreign buyers and ask how generous Italy’s digital nomad visa income threshold is compared to other countries.
Four articles to read if you’re planning to retire to Italy
If you want to move to Italy in retirement, there are a number of factors that come into play. Here’s what to consider in 2026.
EXPLAINED: Who owns all the second homes in Italy?
It’s no secret that Italy is among the most popular destinations globally for second-home owners – but where do most of them come from, and whereabouts are they buying?
Five things to know about Italy’s golden visa
While European countries like Spain and the Netherlands have scrapped their visa programs for wealthy foreign investors, Italy’s is still available in 2026.
Moving to Italy: Choosing the Italian region for you and the flat tax for pensioners
In this week's Moving to Italy newsletter, we've got readers' advice for choosing your new Italian region and how pensioners can take advantage of a little-known flat tax scheme.
Italy's planned changes to immigration and citizenship rules in 2026
From a court ruling that could overturn last year's citizenship restrictions to new EU asylum rules and digital border controls, here's what to expect from Italy's immigration system in 2026.
‘Not cursed by mass tourism’: Why so many people choose to move to central Italy
Italy’s foreign residents tell us why they’re shunning the beaches of Sicily or the romance of Venice in favour of the country’s often-overlooked central regions.
TELL US: Why did you choose your part of Italy?
How did you choose your Italian town or city, and would you make the same choice again knowing what you know now? We'd like to hear from you.
Moving to Italy: How descendants of Italians can relocate and what are residents' responsibilities?
In this week's Moving to Italy newsletter, we explore a rule change that opens up a new path for some foreigners of Italian descent to move to Italy, and discuss the responsibilities faced by Italian residents.
What are your responsibilities as a foreign resident in Italy?
Being an official resident in Italy has plenty of perks, but it also comes with responsibilities. Here's a closer look at exactly what you're getting yourself into.
Moving to Italy: How to find a short-term rental and residency registration tips
In this week's Moving to Italy newsletter, we round up the websites locals and foreigners use to find rentals for short- and medium-term stays and share everything you need to know about registering your residency in Italy.
How many people use Italy’s flat tax for wealthy new residents?
As Italy plans to hike a contested flat tax on foreign income, we look at how many people already use it – and how things could change.
'CR7 rule': What is Italy’s flat tax for wealthy foreign residents?
As the Italian government moves to hike a contested flat tax on foreign income for wealthy new residents, here’s how the scheme works – and who can take advantage of it.
EXPLAINED: How to register as a resident in Italy
Registering as a resident is one of the very first things you'll have to do after moving to Italy as a foreign national. Here’s what to expect when dealing with the country's registry office, or 'anagrafe'.
Moving to Italy: Tax hike for wealthy foreign residents and how to plan your retirement
In this week's Moving to Italy newsletter we talk about Italy's latest tax hike for rich foreigners (spoiler: it's still a good deal) and sharing practical tips for anyone planning to retire here.
Checklist: How to move to Italy as an American
Thinking of packing up and moving from the US to Italy to look for a better quality of life, to reconnect with your Italian heritage, or for any other reason? Here are the key things you'll need to consider.
Italy plans to raise flat tax for wealthy foreign residents by 50 percent
A contested flat tax on foreign income for high earners relocating to Italy could increase by 50 percent next year as part of measures to fund the country’s budget plan.
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.