How to Find a Dentist in Italy
If you are an American living in Italy, you may find the concept of using the dentist a bit of a culture shock. In the US, dental insurance is typically being covered by the employer,...
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These are my expat guides, a cheat sheet for anyone who is moving to Italy. I wish I had access to some of these step-by-step guides when I moved to Italy!
How to Get Your SPID in Italy
As an expat in Italy you’ll have to complete a long checklist of beuracratic items. Having been in the position myself, I know how daunting it can seem. This is why I have started to...
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How to Get Your Tessera Sanitaria (Health Card) in Italy
Another task in the seemingly never-ending to-do list of Italian bureaucracy is getting your tessera sanitaria, which sets you up into Italy’s National Health Service, the SSN. As an expat in Italy, the task if...
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How to Open a Bank Account in Italy
When I first arrived in Italy, I was using an online banking platform, Revolut. It worked well during my initial year studying at a language school. However, once I switched to a work visa and...
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How to Apply for Residency in Italy
You may also want to learn how to obtain residency in Italy. Every year counts towards getting one step closer to citizenship; if that is your final goal, the sooner you complete this, the better. Once...
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How to Get a Carta d’Identità (ID Card) in Italy
Once you are registered as a resident of Italy, you can obtain your Italian ID card. It isn’t necessarily a requirement to complete this process if you are studying, but if you plan to live...
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How to Receive Your Codice Fiscale (Tax Code) in Italy
In Italy, the Codice Fiscale is used for everything. You’ll need this for your permesso di soggiorno application, you’ll need it to rent an apartment, sometimes you’ll even need it for random appointments! It is...
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How to Apply for Your Permesso di Soggiorno (Residence Permit) in Italy
Ah, the dreaded permesso di soggiorno (residence permit) process. It is a love/hate relationship – while it is a cumbersome task, the benefit means you are legally living in Italy! Keep reading to find out...
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