Kerry
@kthaye2
American looking for information about Italy
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Lives in Michigan
Registration: 26 August 2013
Which department? by kthaye2
Please let some of us know which area you like and why. For instance, I like Provence because of the proximity of the Med and the fields of lavender. Markets are fun and plentiful. A Sunday drive through the country is peaceful and relaxing.Kth
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Which department? by kthaye2
Please let some of us know which area you like and why. For instance, I like Provence because of the proximity of the Med and the fields of lavender. Markets are fun and plentiful. A Sunday drive through the country is peaceful and relaxing.Kth
well, we have spent more than a few days in France but not in the particular region of Beziers. We love Provence (believe I've stated that before) and the Cote d'Azur, Strasbourg, Colmar, Metz, Paris, and many other places. We're not sold on ... Read More
Which department? by kthaye2
Please let some of us know which area you like and why. For instance, I like Provence because of the proximity of the Med and the fields of lavender. Markets are fun and plentiful. A Sunday drive through the country is peaceful and relaxing.Kth
@Tanuki714 Well, I can't really say that you answered my question and was not aware you were looking for acknowledgement. Thank you for taking the time to send the link with the information. I was more looking for opinions and what a person thinks ... Read More
Which department? by kthaye2
Please let some of us know which area you like and why. For instance, I like Provence because of the proximity of the Med and the fields of lavender. Markets are fun and plentiful. A Sunday drive through the country is peaceful and relaxing.Kth
@Robster OConnor I agree with your overall assessment. Sometimes moderators will remove posts but without knowing what the actual post said they could be making it up. One has no way of knowing. Many people from various parts of the planet use ... Read More
Which department? by kthaye2
Please let some of us know which area you like and why. For instance, I like Provence because of the proximity of the Med and the fields of lavender. Markets are fun and plentiful. A Sunday drive through the country is peaceful and relaxing.Kth
I get the impression that when a person posts on this (or any chat site for expats) that there's a bot running to sweep the input and respond. Most of the answers on this site are days if not weeks old. If there are any "people" out there wishing ... Read More
Expats in Beziers by virginia7260
Are there any expats in Beziers?
We are Americans looking to make the move to France next spring. We are looking into the Beziers district or the general vicinity. How are the rents? Are there places to rent at all? We would be coming from Mexico and prices here are not that ... Read More
Which department? by kthaye2
Please let some of us know which area you like and why. For instance, I like Provence because of the proximity of the Med and the fields of lavender. Markets are fun and plentiful. A Sunday drive through the country is peaceful and relaxing.Kth
We are looking around Beziers. If anyone lives in the vicinity could you let me know about housing prices? Read More
Lease for Visa purposes by kthaye2
I've read about "dummy" accommodation bookings for Schengen visa but the Italian government wants proof of a year's lease when applying for a visa. Is anyone aware of a way to sign a "dummy" lease?
Italy just seems too complicated. Embassies are given autonomy to declare a minimum income with no recourse to the home embassy. Read More
Which department? by kthaye2
Please let some of us know which area you like and why. For instance, I like Provence because of the proximity of the Med and the fields of lavender. Markets are fun and plentiful. A Sunday drive through the country is peaceful and relaxing.Kth
Thanks for responding. This is the sort of input I was wanting. We are Americans who are planning a big move next year. We used to live in Germany with our jobs and have been to France quite a few times. We like many parts but are now on fixed ... Read More
Which department?
Please let some of us know which area you like and why. For instance, I like Provence because of the proximity of the Med and the fields of lavender. Markets are fun and plentiful. A Sunday drive through the country is peaceful and relaxing.Kth Read More
Lease for Visa purposes
I've read about "dummy" accommodation bookings for Schengen visa but the Italian government wants proof of a year's lease when applying for a visa. Is anyone aware of a way to sign a "dummy" lease? Read More
Applying for a visa by kthaye2
Can you answer a question for me?What did you have to show for "residence"? A lease contract? Valid for how long? Are hotel reservations adequate for this requirement?Thanks,Kerry
Apparently not. The government wants to see a signed, 12-month lease. To top it off they would like to see a longer lease, i.e. 4 years. Read More
Any expat Americans living in or around Livorno??? by UnDolceVita
Ciao, ciao. I'm from California,I've lived in Livorno for nearly two years, love Tuscany, but am in need of congenial friendships, conversation and good food and wine around an Italian table! I have no car but manage well by bus and train. I'm ...
To any who live near Livorno. We are trying to get to italy in the next year. Livorno would be one of the places we are considering. This thread seems to have carried on since 2012. We are americans living in Mexico currently. we're wanting to ... Read More
D7 visa accommodation requirements by RussellK
Hi all,I'm a UK national and I'm planning to apply for a D7 visa to Portugal. This site has been a real goldmine of information so far, but there's a few things regarding the accommodation requirement that I'm unsure about.Is an AirBnB (or ...
We were in Portugal for 15 months, from Oct 2019 to Jan 2021 (during COVID!). We obtained no lease in advance. We explained in our letter that what we were going to do was get into the country and look for a place in the Algarve. This was ... Read More
Applying for a visa
Can you answer a question for me?What did you have to show for "residence"? A lease contract? Valid for how long? Are hotel reservations adequate for this requirement?Thanks,Kerry Read More
Obtaining entry visa
Y'all,we are trying to obtain an entry/long-term visa for italy. The confusion arises when the rules say we must have a "contract" for residence. This means to us, a 6-month signed contract for a property we have never seen. We wonder ... Read More
New members of the Italy forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Italy forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...
@funkyfreshg Can you answer a question for me?What did you have to show for "residence"? A lease contract? Valid for how long? Are hotel reservations adequate for this requirement?Thanks,Kerry Read More
New members of the Italy forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Italy forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...
@SimCityAT Gracie! Read More
New members of the Italy forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Italy forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...
Ciao all!We are looking to move to Italy in about a year. We are trying to figure out the best way to obtain a visa and residence permit. We are currently in Mexico. Look forward to discussions about the visa, buying property, and other aspects ... Read More
New members of the Italy forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Italy forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...
@Claudio90Hi, Claudio,Nice to see someone on here who's not seeking a job.My wife and I are looking into obtaining a entry/long-term visa without paying a lawyer. We contacted one and they want E6500 for their services.We obtained residency ... Read More
Rent a flat or a house in Naples by Christine
Finding a place to live is a priority when settling in Naples. Your experience will be of a great help for the members who want to settle in Naples. Therefore, we have prepared some questions for you: Is it hard to find a flat or a house for ...
those are the questions i wanted to ask. I notice no replies yet. Read More
American considers retiring in Italy by MLabinov
We, my wife and myself would lie to seriously consider retiring in Italy. Will apreciate advise on the ay to retire; formalities, property, medical, etc.
italian tax laws sound a lot like US ones. punish the ones who do pay. Read More
Is it possible as a non-citizen to sell real estate in Italy?
I would have thought that Livorno would be a place to meet many American expats. There is a resort for the US government down there. many americans i knew went to the beach and camping at Camp Darby. my wife and i lived in Germany for about 5 ... Read More