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Relocation Services — 2026

Move to Italy
With Full Support

From visa selection to residency registration and local onboarding — we guide every step of your Italian relocation so you arrive prepared, not overwhelmed.

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1994
Supporting clients internationally
Why Move to Italy?

A New Chapter Starts with the Right Preparation

More international clients are choosing Italy every year for lifestyle, heritage, retirement, entrepreneurship, or remote work. Italy offers a high quality of life, rich culture, and access to the wider European market.

But moving to a foreign country involves bureaucracy, language barriers, and administrative processes that can derail even the most motivated applicants. We eliminate those obstacles.

Whether you already hold Italian citizenship or are pursuing it alongside your move, our team coordinates every step — from the right visa to your first utility bill.

Living in Italy
What We Handle

End-to-End Relocation Support

We manage the administrative, legal, and practical aspects of your Italian relocation — so you focus on the life ahead.

Visa Guidance

We help you identify the correct visa for your situation — Elective Residency, work, student, or digital nomad — and guide the application process from start to submission.

Residency Registration (Residenza)

We coordinate your official residency registration with the local Comune — including the required address setup, documentation, and police verification process.

Codice Fiscale

The Italian tax identification number is required for virtually everything — renting property, opening bank accounts, healthcare registration. We obtain yours quickly and correctly.

Permesso di Soggiorno

If required for your visa type, we guide the application for your permit of stay — the critical document allowing legal long-term residence in Italy.

Local Onboarding

Banking setup, healthcare enrollment (SSN/tessera sanitaria), utility registration, and local orientation — we get you operationally settled in your new Italian life.

Partner Network

Direct introductions to trusted Italian lawyers, accountants, real estate agents, and local contacts — professional support on the ground from day one.

Visa Options

Which Visa Do
You Need?

The right visa depends on your income source, purpose, and plans. Here's an overview of the main pathways for non-EU citizens.

Visa Type Best For Key Requirement Note
Elective Residency Visa Retirees, passive income holders Proof of sustainable passive income (€31,000+/yr) Most Popular
No Visa Required
Italian citizen		 Italian citizenship holders Italian passport or citizenship recognition Best Option
Work Visa Employees, self-employed Job offer or professional registration Subject to annual quotas
Student Visa University or language school enrollment Italian university acceptance letter Renewable annually
Schengen Short Stay Initial exploration (up to 90 days) Valid passport (USA, Canada, AU) Cannot establish residency
Strategic Advisory

Advanced Relocation Tracks

For investors, entrepreneurs, and families managing assets or business structures alongside the move to Italy.

Investor Visa Solutions

Residency strategy for non-EU investors using compliant capital deployment, long-term mobility planning, and citizenship alignment.

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Real Estate Acquisition

Structured support for property due diligence, value analysis, renovation planning, and residency-driven acquisitions.

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Wealth & Tax Relocation

Flat-tax planning, fiscal residency mapping, and asset-protection coordination for internationally mobile families.

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Corporate Continuity Advisory

Business continuity, governance alignment, and family-office coordination for entrepreneurs relocating to Italy.

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Step by Step

Your Relocation Process

A structured path from planning to settling in — no guesswork at any stage.

1

Define Your Purpose

Lifestyle, retirement, remote work, citizenship, or heritage — your reason determines the fastest and most appropriate pathway.

2

Select Your Visa

We help you identify the right visa type and prepare all required documentation for your consulate application.

3

Secure Accommodation

You must have a fixed address to register residency. We guide you through rental contracts, declarations of hospitality, and other valid options.

4

Register Residency

We coordinate your official residency registration (residenza anagrafica) with the local Comune — including all required documents and verification.

5

Obtain Key Documents

Codice fiscale, permesso di soggiorno, tessera sanitaria — we obtain every critical document in the correct order and format.

6

Settle In

Bank account, healthcare, utilities, local contacts — we complete your onboarding so you're fully operational from day one.

Visa Guides

Choose the right relocation route before you move

The broader relocation service works best when the user can immediately compare the most relevant visa or residency path in detail.

Digital Nomad Visa ItalyFor remote workers comparing income evidence, tax consequences, and relocation timing. Elective Residency VisaA focused guide for passive-income relocations and long-term residence planning. Student Visa ItalyAdmission timing, housing, finances, and the residence steps that follow arrival. Italian Visas FAQA long-tail hub for users comparing visa logic before choosing the right filing path.
Preparation

Before You Leave — What to Prepare

Proper preparation before departure saves weeks of delays once you're in Italy. Here's what needs to be in place.

Documents to Prepare

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • Long-stay visa approved (if required)
  • Certified copies of vital records
  • Proof of income or financial means
  • Health insurance (valid in Italy)
  • Rental contract or accommodation confirmation
  • Apostilled documents (where required)

To Set Up on Arrival

  • Apply for permesso di soggiorno (within 8 days)
  • Register residency at local Comune
  • Obtain codice fiscale at Agenzia delle Entrate
  • Open an Italian bank account
  • Enroll in public healthcare (SSN)
  • Register utilities (electricity, gas, internet)
  • Report address to your home country
Cost of Living

What to Expect:
Monthly Costs in Italy

Costs vary significantly by location. Major cities are more expensive; smaller towns offer excellent quality of life at lower cost.

Housing (rent)

€500–€1,800
Small town vs major city

Food & Groceries

€300–€500
High quality at reasonable prices

Transportation

€50–€150
Extensive public transport network

Healthcare

€0–€200
Public SSN or private supplement

Total Estimate

€1,200–€3,000+
Depending on lifestyle and location

Ready to Plan Your
Move to Italy?

Tell us about your situation. We'll create a clear, step-by-step relocation plan tailored to your case.

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