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So my DW and I are thinking about moving to Italy for 2 years or so. My DW has family over there and we have visited them on several occasions. We absolutely loved it.
We are both dual citizens (Canadian/Italian)
We are trying to come up with all the things to be aware of for such a long move.
Things to think about:
1) House sitter for our house in Canada.
2) Banking. I assume we will get an Italian bank account and transfer money monthly or so from our Canadian Bank to our Italian bank. Not sure how yet, will need to talk to our bank here. Have no desire to have larger amounts of money in Italy.
3) Medical Insurance - Not sure what to do here. I believe we can get basic medical through Italy as we are Italian Citizens, but will need to confirm the steps there. Is there any extended medical insurance available in Italy?
4) Drivers license. I believe I'll need to take an Italian drivers test after being in Italy for 1 year.
5) Purchasing a car in Italy. I assume this isn't a big deal other that I am uncertain about getting insurance over there with a Canadian Drivers license. Has anyone done this?
6) Paying taxes. Will need to talk to my accountant.
7) Things like renting a furnished apartment, etc. I don't think are that complicated, we have family and friends over there to vouch for us and I can't see that as too different from here.
Is there any other things to be aware of? Has anyone done anything similar that can offer advice?
We are just starting down this idea path, so although we may sound disorganized we have a year or so to plan.
Thanks
We are both dual citizens (Canadian/Italian)
We are trying to come up with all the things to be aware of for such a long move.
Things to think about:
1) House sitter for our house in Canada.
2) Banking. I assume we will get an Italian bank account and transfer money monthly or so from our Canadian Bank to our Italian bank. Not sure how yet, will need to talk to our bank here. Have no desire to have larger amounts of money in Italy.
3) Medical Insurance - Not sure what to do here. I believe we can get basic medical through Italy as we are Italian Citizens, but will need to confirm the steps there. Is there any extended medical insurance available in Italy?
4) Drivers license. I believe I'll need to take an Italian drivers test after being in Italy for 1 year.
5) Purchasing a car in Italy. I assume this isn't a big deal other that I am uncertain about getting insurance over there with a Canadian Drivers license. Has anyone done this?
6) Paying taxes. Will need to talk to my accountant.
7) Things like renting a furnished apartment, etc. I don't think are that complicated, we have family and friends over there to vouch for us and I can't see that as too different from here.
Is there any other things to be aware of? Has anyone done anything similar that can offer advice?
We are just starting down this idea path, so although we may sound disorganized we have a year or so to plan.
Thanks