I am a US citizen currently living on my boat in Turkey and I return to the US usually once a year for several weeks. But I have not lived in the US for six years.. I currently have no plans for returning to the US in the near future. I am fully retired, and otherwise I meet all the requirements for.an elective visa.
Question: Do I have to live in the US for three months or more before I can get an elective residence visa for Italy?