Living La Dolce Vita: Moving To Italy and Experiencing the Local Lifestyle

Samantha Wilson on Moving To Italy, citizenship, hidden gems, and Experiencing the Local Lifestyle

“Italy gives you permission to be human.”
— Samantha Wilson

 

An expat-turned Italian citizen shares her journey moving to Italy from Canada. If you've ever wanted to live "la dolce vita" in Italy but have questions about visas, residency, and the lifestyle there, this episode is for you! We're also giving you the real story about what it's like to live in Italy, including the pros and cons - what's behind the glamorized version of living in Italy. 

 Guest, Samantha Wilson, is the founder of Smart Move Italy and has helped thousands of people move to Italy. 

You can join the Smart Move Italy Bootcamp for FREE here. It happens once per year (this year: September 12-14, 2023) and you can watch the recordings if you can't make it live. It's for you if you're curious about moving full-time or part-time to Italy. Over 7,000 people have signed up so far. Don't miss out!

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Topics Discussed:

  • Assimilating to the Italian culture and lifestyle

  • Moving abroad with your family

  • Residency options and real estate in Italy

  • What to look out for when applying for residency in Italy

  • How to get Italian citizenship by descent

  • How to qualify for the Elective Residence Visa (ERV)

  • Italy's Digital Nomad Visa

  • Starting an online business after retirement

  • Why foreigners leave Italy after moving there

  • The 5 stages of moving to Italy

  • Learning a foreign language

  • Biggest cultural differences between Italy and North America

  • Hidden gems and underrated vacation spots in Italy

  • Italy travel tips and recommendations for a one week trip

Questions Answered:

  • Why did you decide to leave Canada and move to Italy?

  • How do you qualify for citizenship by descent in Italy?

  • Does Italy have a Digital Nomad Visa?

  • Where in Italy have you lived?

  • Why did you start a business after retiring?

  • Why do foreigners change their minds and leave Italy?

  • How has Florence coped with the increase in tourism and short-term rentals?

  • What are your favorite Italian foods?

  • and more!

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