The guide
Settling in Italy, topic by topic.
The rules that matter, checked on official websites and explained simply. To find out what applies to your situation, ask Moovy, our AI assistant.
- ResidenceRegistering, deadlines, papers to keep.Moovy answers questions on this topic
- Public services and online portalsWho does what, digital identity, the order of steps.
- Which authority does what in Italy, and which procedures can you do online (SPID, CIE, ANPR, IO app)?
- Tax numberGetting it, before or after you arrive.
- How to get your codice fiscale (tax number) in Italy
- TaxesTax residence, rates, schemes for newcomers.Moovy answers questions on this topic
- HealthcareRegistering, the European Health Insurance Card, the S1 form.
- How to access the public health service (SSN) when you settle in Italy
- Health insurance required for visas and permits: what EU rules ask (short and long stays)
- SchoolEnrolling your children, international schools, childcare.
- How to enrol your child in school in Italy: compulsory schooling, enrolment, calendar and French schools
- Working for yourselfLegal forms, contributions, VAT, accounting.Moovy answers questions on this topic
- WorkContract, salary, unemployment, recognition of qualifications.
- Working in Italy: finding a job, contracts, pay, hours, leave, unemployment benefit (NASpI) and recognition of qualifications
- HousingRenting, buying, lease pitfalls.
- Renting a home in Italy: which contracts, what deposit, what registration and what notice?
- BankingOpening an account, what you will be asked for.
- Opening a bank account and borrowing to buy a home in Italy: conto di base, foreign IBAN, mortgage
- Driving licence and carExchanging your licence, registering your car.
- Driving in Italy with your foreign licence: do you need to exchange it, and how do you renew it once resident?
- Importing your car into Italy: when to register it, how, how much it costs, and what taxes and insurance follow?
- RetirementReceiving your pension, settling as a retiree.
- Retiring in Italy: healthcare with the S1 form, foreign pension, taxes and the Italian statutory retirement age
- Customs and daily lifeLanguage, opening hours, manners, what surprises newcomers.
- Daily life in Italy: opening hours, public holidays, tipping, emergencies and customs to know
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