Life in Italy As an Italian Dual Citizen - What to do

Italian Citizenship Podcast EP 52:
Life in Italy As an Italian Dual Citizen - What to do

Many individuals who get their Italian dual citizenship by descent (Jure Sanguinis / Jus Sanguinis) consider the possibility of relocating to Italy or elsewhere in Europe. If you are moving to Italy, it can help to be aware of how things work in Italy and the differences between life in Italy and life in the USA or whatever country someone may come from. In this episode of the Italian Real Estate Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian attorney, along with video podcaster and dual-citizen expat living in Italy, @Rafael Di Furia - Not Your Average Globetrotter, talk about some of what you can expect if you move to Italy and some of what you need such as obtaining healthcare in Italy, the Italian Codice Fiscale (fiscal code/tax code) and other pieces of the Italian puzzle.

For help with the Italian citizenship process and more information about Italian Citizenship Assistance visit ICA's website:

To contact Italian Attorney Marco Permunian and his team of dual-citizenship experts and attorneys you can use the contact form on the Italian Citizenship Assistance website:

To see more from @Rafael Di Furia - Not Your Average Globetrotter about life in Italy and life as a dual citizen expat check out his YouTube channel and website:

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[onthebeach]

As someone that's going through the citizenship process right now, and will be retiring in Italy, I'd like to have you do an episode, perhaps more than one, on the regions and pros and cons of them, or at least North vs South. The South is obviously less expensive, but looking deeper, it appears that the local healthcare services that are financed by the region vs the services which are provided via the national system are financed by local revenue, as such services can suffer in the less affluent southern provinces. However, (pro's) can be properties significantly less expensive, fewer tourists, perhaps more of an older Italian flavor etc? Would like to learn more as we make this transition. Thank you

[peterdellos]

Appreciate this helpful podcast! Thank you for all you provide. We're in CA and are hoping to retire in Sorrento in a few years and want to learn all we can.

[LeftToWrite]

Around 16:15 Marco makes the comment about being able to get the healthcare card "regardless of any other circumstances" but I thought you need to have registered in a commune that you live in to get the card. Is this, in fact, the case and I am just misunderstanding it or is it possible to get the card if I am not living in Italy yet?

[Quincyq]

I am wondering where expats live in Italy? Abruzzo, Tuscany, Marche? I want to start looking when I’m recognized.

[Johannapg]

Thanks for the info! Can the spouse of italian citizen work with the residency permit? Thanks.

[Quincyq]

Also, where do I search for these rentals in the United States? I have heard of idealista. Thanks.

[michaelgeorge]

2:57 "Do you have money in Italy?" I am a dual citizen and lived in Italy for a year. I waited for hours in bank lines but couldn't get a simple bank account. What is with that? I want to put my money in and they won't let me! I had to spend so much money on bank fees because all my money used in Italy came from credit card cash advances. Italian banks were only the tip of the frustration iceberg. I was able to rent because the school where I studied vouched for me, but otherwise Italians just don't want to rent to "foreigners" whether or not they have Italian citizenship. Please help me figure out how to get a bank account in Italy so I can transfer money via Transferwise or my US bank. TIA

[timlinator]

I'm in the process right now. My grandmother was born in Italy and my grandparents spoke Italian but I don't. My biggest issue is using an Italian passport but not being able to speak Italian. I would like to learn it.

[TheMetiniano]

Where were you guys? I’m from Rovigo and I never saw this place and would like to know where it is

[carolc]

I’m waiting since October 1.2019 for recognition.
I’m trying to learn more about 7% flat tax ...abruzzo, molise, Puglia and more. ..
Is it worth it? Medical quality.
I was looking at Salerno. Was going to look Rome ...
Question about my mother. Can mom do the same as a spouse in regards to living there and health insurance?

[taniadelmonte]

Always so informative..Thank you Marco and Rafael!

[mr.dsproductreviewchannel]

Would My Non-Citizen Spouse Need to have a Language Requirement to obtain a Residency Permit?

[mr.dsproductreviewchannel]

If My Non-Citizen Spouse Obtains the Residency Permit and I have to leave Italy for any reason for an extended period of time, will My Spouse be able to stay in Italy even while I'm temporarily not in Italy? Example: If I have to go for Work for 6 months or 1 year before coming back to Italy.

[mr.dsproductreviewchannel]

Would My Non-Citizen Spouse Need to have Health Insurance / Medicare when Moving to Italy and obtaining the Residency Permit in order for them to apply for the Italian Healthcare?

[Nicole-fpgh]

Interesting - if you plan to buy a property the tax savings of being a citizen on the property will more than likely cover the cost to become a citizen.

[fprime]

Thank you . I am in the process of applying for my Citizenship and find your information very useful and interesting....

[doramuzi]

I needed my gallblader removed while visting in Rome. I had no problems getting amitted in Gemmeli hospital. All I showed them was my passport. I stayed in the hospital a week had the surgery and I paid nothing.

[DANIELJRAINEY]

This one answered a lot of my questions

[timlinator]

How difficult is it to open a bank account in Italy as a citizen residing abroad?