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I have two questions, on practical and the other is more a curiosity. 1) What is the monthly or yearly cost of the travel pass from Orvieto to Rome? What is it called? Is there a range from the Termini? 2) Did the Beehive move locations? In 2002 we stayed in facility at Via Daniele Manin, 58, 00185 Roma RM, Italy. I am confident it had Bee in the name.

Oh my goodness, so happy to see you Linda, even though we've never met I feel like I know you from our correspondence especially during Covid times! Gotta get back to the Beehive soon! xoxoxo

Great episode. Could you do one for couples (married or long term cohabiting), where one is Italian and the other is not? It's really tricky to navigate this and even know who to speak to for the right advice.

Oh Linda. So good to see you still thriving decades after we traveled to Rome for your scouting trip & Greece for your honeymoon. Love you so much & proud of all you accomplished.

Very interesting perspective! My partner and I decided to move to Italy last year. We have a young daughter and are a same sex couple. Our perspective is slightly different because of Italy’s current political climate, but we don’t regret our move at all! 🎉

I am curious- if you only stay here half of the year, can you still consider the Italian property as a prima casa and avoid the extra taxes? I’m in Italy full time, but it’s a curiosity of mine! :)

Very interesting!! I’d love to live like this guy 👍🏻

Loved the interview. I also love the fact that impromptu photos are posted on Facebook.

Bad attitude you b**** Too Much about Everything

I like this Guy he is very Nice

Ciao Michelle, another interesting interview. Good job!

WTF, So the world doesn't revolve around you. Yes get a work visa first. So many stupid things about this I can't put into words.

don't move to italy. it is basically a failed country, where the burocracy is so messy which even the native italians are not able to handle. The job market is poor and stuck. Italy is wonderful for vancancy, food trip and so on, not for living.

So Victoria left her high paying job in her early thirties. Moved to Italy for over 20 years. I have so many questions. Like did she even learn the language? Not working for all those years so no pension when she retires. She seems trapped by her lifestyle choice.

As a tourist you’ll only pay tax on the Italian rental income

I was illegal for some months.... how would I know. It's all been on consular pages or in the past on information leaflets of the Embassy's consular services. You ask - today you surf. I mean, people are just ignorant. Excellent video though. This is the kind of guy you need to hire! He knows what he's talking about. True everyday knowledge. In 2024 there is a digital nomad visa as far as I know.

Ummmm… not sure how you didnt know 6 months ago that Italy has had in its legislation a digital nomad visa since 2022 and finally it has been approved and since April has been alive and kicking. All information which is legitimate on the Internet for free.

He moved a long time ago…. And worked his way in… the reality is not easy. And, nowadays -he could not qualify as a resident. It was great to hear a real take on life there. Bravo.. he found his life in Italy.

Brilliant advice, as someone who is Italian decent and lives in Australia, I love going back to see my family in Italy, to me it’s a living open air beautiful museum, an amazing place to visit, but it dose get old when you’re used to living in modernity and my flight home comes in to land over beautiful Sydney habour is a feeling of I’m home . And then I start planning my next trip. The point being the advice here is a case of “I’m telling you what you NEED to hear, not what you WANT to here” well done and keep educating the people who want to be educated.

Where did you go looks nice 😊

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Does the US also tax on Italian income?

Italy boasts an immense and internationally recognized artistic heritage, with 59 UNESCO cultural sites, the largest number in the world for a State. It is quite obvious that an artist chooses Italy to live....

Good interview, nice lady!

Man you have deep knowledge and you see all aspects of administration. Hats off. It is very unusual for Americans to go so deep into and understand it

Could you name some specifics? Like things that people typically leave out that they shouldnt. Trying to make sure i know what not to do

Delusional

Nel solo Texas (trenta milioni di abitanti) il numero di femminicidi è uguale a quello dell'intera Italia (sessanta milioni di abitanti).

You are either a tourist or an immigrant. Expat means nothing.

Interesting and authentic interview. She was very honest about all aspects of her life in Italy which was very refreshing. I am a native New Yorker who after retiring from Manhattan moved to Cape Cod, MA ...a coastal beach area. NYC transportation is similar to Rome while the rents are very different. A one bedroom would easily be a few thousand a month. Of course, there are strict laws for rental so one would not have problem getting their deposit back. There is little bureaucracy involved. Restaurants are all very expensive. I lived in Manhattan since the 1970's. Life was different back then. My friend moved from his $60 a month rent controlled apt. I was able to move in and the nice Italian landlord never raised my rent and I never signed a contract. I was fthere for about 5 yrs., then moved to another part of the city and then one more time. I love living in the country w a house and garden on a pond. Life is much easier and healthier being surrounded by nature. I do miss the cultural of the city and the ethnic diversity...but life is a trade off.

I thought we, Americans, or foreigners in general couldn't be double taxed, taxed in our own home country for assets (home, stocks, savings) and then again in Italy. I didnt hear anything about that in this video? I understand that if you buy a home in Italy you need to be taxed on the home's property tax, or if you actually make an income in Italy then of course Italy will tax you. But, if you are going to Italy in retirement not making any income, why should Italy tax assets that are in another country and have nothing to do with Italy?

I've been watching podcasts on RUclips for over a month, doing my research on moving to Italy from Phoenix Arizona, U.S, and possible properties available. I had myself convinced, for a minute, that at 60, in a year, I would sell my house and retire there...until I watched THIS. This podcast is by far the most informative, what I hope - honest, podcast on what we as foreigners can truly expect. My Mom (77) & step dad (71) also want to move there. So we've been motivating each other to get excited about it. But, I just sent this to my step dad with the caption "I'm already talking myself out of this pipe dream." 😂 One thing I'll add - when I hear you talk about your difficulties and struggles when first moving to Italy (around 44 min, towards end) you could have been talking about anyone's every day struggles, living in any city, in any country. We could all describe many, many situations far more difficult than what you described. So, yes, I think that most people considering moving to another country are pretty aware that there will be hills to climb in the process of getting established. It's difficult moving to just another city or State. Adding the need for a visa and learning a new language just makes it harder. But, to talk about every day struggles we all face each day doesn't really apply. As for the "positive side" being focused on how wonderful the food is...I grew up in a Italian-American family, with a Grandmother and Aunt that cooked the BEST Italian you'd ever taste (my great grandparents are from the Naples and Sicily). I love Italian. But, do I want to eat Italian food every single day, for the rest of my life?? Hell no. This has been at the top of my "cons" list. Here in Arizona, the U.S, we have a variety of restaurants on every corner offering Mexican (my favorite), Chinese, American; Thai, etc. I don't understand why Italy doesn't offer more choices in their cuisine. 🤔 Thank you again for a very informative message.

This House is Beautiful !

not sure if you have heard of this but the italian consulate in Australia is saying we can stay in italy for 180 days without a visa due to a bilateral agreement between italy and Australia signed in the 1950's. They also suggest that we can spend 90 days in a Schengen country and then a further 90 days in italy, again without a visa. not sure how we could confirm are arrival date in italy if we enter europe in another schengen country? thanks

I moved to Italy prior to the idiocy of Brexit, so my life has been much simpler. I just exchanged my driving licence, registered at the commune as a resident, signed to the SSN (healthcare system) and paid the voluntary contributions. The it finally became possible, my (Italian ) partner and I registered a civil union here. I'm now retired, so my healthcare is covered by the S1 certificate system. Inform yourself how the systems work, what your responsibilities are and where you can get advice (the CISL and the CAF locally where I live are helpful). For taxes I pay an accountant a small fee, about €100 annually, to file mine for me every year.

Very informative, great advice, thank you. 🥰

Excellent interview. This expert is well informed, professional and provided logical/clear insights and advice👏. Thank you. ❤

There was never a good reason for GMOs, except Big Agriculture can monopolize and charge farmers for it which means death by thousands of cuts for small and midsize farmers. Permaculture is the way to go.

I'm so glad you did this because I agree that there is a lot of misinformation out there. Thank you for sharing! 😊

Thank you for sharing this story ! Sounds like Victoria has been through quiet a lot over the years, but still has persevered.

As an American who is Recognized as an Italian Citizen and is Married to another American Citizen who both have worked all of their lives and retire in the US and the Retirement income for the Dual Citizen would be a Pension, Social Security, 457 IRA, ROTH 457 IRA and for the Spouse is just Social Security and they want to live in Italy then what would be the Financial Situation for the Dual Citizen with much more income and also for the Spouse with less income? The Dual Citizen would be able to rent an apartment for the both of them to live in which would either come from the combined income or could posibly come from their home in the US that they could rent which would most likely cover the cost of the rental in italy without the couple touching any other income source that would be needed for just the rental. The Spouse would apply for a Permission Of Stay so they could stay with their Dual Citizen Spouse. So, with all of this information provided would the Dual Citizen have to meet an income Requirement for theirsellf, for the US Citizen Sopuse, or for a higher amount which would be for the both of them? No matter what it would be, even if the highest amounts posible, it would be affordable and not make too much of a difference in theoverall annual income that's combined.

As someone who has lived in Italy for many years myself, I can vouch for the information presented in this video. It was 100% correct. And yes, what is fair, doesn't always play a part in the process, either to immigrate or to get your Italian driver's license, etc. It's important to understand that if and when you pass the tests involved for obtaining your Italian driver's license, you will be considered a brand new driver, and you will essentially be on driver's "probation" for a period of three years. You are also limited to the type of car you can drive for the first year after receiving your license. So, you might want to factor all of this in, when deciding where in Italy that you would like to live.

Bellissimo video, molto informativo, soprattutto utile ad aprire gli occhi a tutti quegli stranieri che pensano davvero di trovare quell' italia, un pò (anzi molto) naive e tanto "fiction", rappresentata in quei filmetti tipo under the tuscany sun o mangia prega ama ecc. ...dove si descrive un paese ancora negli anni 50/60 che, sinceramente, non esiste più e che porta impulsivamente a credere che qui ci sia davvero la "dolce vita" o il "dolce far niente " o il pranzo che dura fino alle 4 del pomeriggio tutti i giorni e con pisolino annesso!!! 😂 Purtroppo internet troppo spesso fa credere queste cose che personalmente mi fanno veramente ridere o mi lasciano un pò irritato, perché non molto reali. Gli stranieri che intendono trasferirsi in Italia dovrebbero prendere contatto con lei per essere un pochino...svegliati sulla realtà, o altrimenti venire solo in vacanza e godersi le nostre bellezze per un paio di settimane, non c'è niente di male, ma vivere in un paese straniero, anche se molto bello come l'italia, non è mai semplice non è un paradiso ogni giorno come spesso fanno credere. Ogni paese al mondo ha, ovunque si vada, lati positivi ma anche molti negativi e imparare la lingua del posto è una priorità. Ottimo video...uno dei migliori in assoluto! Saluti da un italiano 😉👍

I have no problem with the advice on this video - good on you for putting it out there. However.....Italy is a potentially very difficult place to ive in because it is easy to fall prey to the laziness and ignorance of any bureaucrat you come across. It is completely random and arbitrary. In 2022, my wife - an EU citizen - spent 6 months being bounced from one office to another by government officials in Padova...so not a small country village. We had previously been living in Germany for 5 years (without any hassle or arbitrariness in government administration at all). But after 8 months in Italy - with my wife finally registered by the local idiots who don't understand or like EU participation, btw - we decided to leave. Myself and my daughters were still not registered - cos the local iditots didn't know how to do it. I had planned to base my manufacturing company there and invest in housing (the impatrirati laws looked promising) - but hell no!! Not in a million years. The arbitrariness of Italian administration is a disaster - there is no way I want to expose my business to that nonsense. Be warned, people.

What is the name of this lovely park? Is it easily accessible via public transportation?

Love your channel I think you give the most real, advice and examples of folks living their lives in Italy! Really appreciate your channel. Italy is missing out to Portugal, it would help their country to write some good laws to get expats.

As an American who has done extensive research on the topic of moving to Italy, I really think this is the best channel for expats wanting to live in Italy by far. Damien is also a marvelous guest. He's obviously dealt with the crazy Italian law and bureaucracy directly and fully understands and values keeping things above board and clean. When I'm ready to make my move he would be one of the first I call. Thank you for your channel! Anche è bellissima vedere il Giardino degli Aranci di nuovo! Che mi manca Roma!

I get the divers license issue. There are alot alot people that use public transportation. I lived in suburbs of Chicago, drove everywhere. When I moved to Chicago, I didnt drive for 20yrs . Im sure areas of Italy doesn't have public transportation 24hrs a day . Get yourself organized and you dont need to drive

frantic rambling... not enjoyable to watch.

Very interesting, and I have found many of the points to be true. I have lived on and off in Italia since 2012, and tried to find a "work around" for la Patente. I have driver's licenses from the USA in 2 states, and, of course, an International one. I even have a license from New Zealand( which took about 20 minutes to obtain). Finally I decided to "bite the bullet" and take the test. ( after 10 years of living here!!!) I passed the written test on the first attempt. My point being that as your guest had mentioned it might be better to forget trying to beat the system and accept that if you want to live here, you will have to truly be a part of the society, which translates to following the rules of the society, and is really why we want to live here in the first place. I have Italian blood. Both my parents were born here( which BTW scores no points with your application for both an residenza elettiva or a citizenship. In fact in my case it worked against me.) I eventually hired an attorney for my citizenship( and Married an Italian citizen!!! 😂) and I am waiting( it takes 2 years no matter what the case) but the law is clear, and besides, I have been a legal resident here for 12 years. In short, there are no legal "work arounds". Just accept the laws and the red tape and it seems whatever you want here in Italia you pretty much can get, but in Italia's time, not yours. Everything your guest said I have found to be spot on. Great advise. Thank you for the video