Expat Logistics

You’ve found the spot with all the nuts and bolts to make life abroad a reality. This isn’t the most glamorous part of the website, but there is a lot of information for those that have an interest in knowing all the details that went into creating this experience. 

Here’s a broad overview to get started:

How to Start Planning Your Own Expat Avventura: A 6 Step Plan

And here’s where we dive deep into the details:

Answers to 15 Important Questions About Making the Move and Getting Settled

  1. What is the visa application process? 
  2. What are the requirements after arriving in Italy and can we work there?
  3. How will we learn the Italian language?
  4. Do we rent our house or sell it?
  5. Do we store our belongings/furniture or move them with us?
  6. Where will we live?
  7. What school will the kids attend?
  8. What activities will the kids do? 
  9. Should we bring our car or buy or lease when we get there? And do I need a special driving license?
  10. What’s the best way to transport the dogs?
  11. European medical care is supposedly free, do we need insurance?
  12. Do we need Italian credit cards and bank accounts?
  13. Which providers should we use for our cell phones, internet, tv, utilities, and a VPN?
  14. How do we pay taxes?
  15. Do we need to maintain contact information (address, cell phone) for the US?

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