https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Italy in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed You might need a legal translation for various documents in Italy, so how exactly do you go about getting one - and what should it cost? https://www.thelocal.it/20240916/how-much-should-you-pay-for-a-sworn-translation-in-italy Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:57:01 +0200 how-much-should-you-pay-for-a-sworn-translation-in-italy Italy may not be ready to swear off paperwork just yet, but some key bureaucratic processes have moved online in recent years, making admin easier and less time-consuming. https://www.thelocal.it/20250902/taxes-healthcare-and-tv-fees-10-bits-of-italian-bureaucracy-you-can-do-online Tue, 02 Sep 2025 17:07:10 +0200 taxes-healthcare-and-tv-fees-10-bits-of-italian-bureaucracy-you-can-do-online Losing a passport can quickly turn the most exciting of Italian holidays into a painful experience. Here’s what you should do if you happen to be in the situation. https://www.thelocal.it/20230427/what-to-do-if-you-lose-your-passport-while-travelling-in-italy Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:33:09 +0200 what-to-do-if-you-lose-your-passport-while-travelling-in-italy If you’re looking for a way to get more of your Italian admin done online, setting up your SPID electronic identity will be the first step. https://www.thelocal.it/20201125/italian-bureaucracy-what-is-a-spid-and-how-do-you-get-one Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:55:08 +0100 italian-bureaucracy-what-is-a-spid-and-how-do-you-get-one Once you're an Italian resident, you should notify local authorities every time you move. Here's how to update your 'indirizzo'. https://www.thelocal.it/20210218/how-to-change-your-registered-address-in-italy Thu, 18 Feb 2021 14:34:15 +0100 how-to-change-your-registered-address-in-italy Italian bureaucracy is notoriously complex – but as an increasing number of processes move online, there are some digital resources that can make admin tasks easier and less time-consuming. https://www.thelocal.it/20250113/5-key-digital-resources-to-help-you-take-on-italian-bureaucracy Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:59:56 +0100 5-key-digital-resources-to-help-you-take-on-italian-bureaucracy If you're looking to save time, paper and postage costs, swap registered mail for registered email. Here's how you can use PEC to send your most important messages in Italy. https://www.thelocal.it/20210610/explained-what-is-italys-pec-email-and-how-do-you-get-one Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:38:52 +0200 explained-what-is-italys-pec-email-and-how-do-you-get-one There are plenty of Italian acronyms Italian residents need to be familiar with, and this is one of the most important. Here’s what an ISEE number is and why you’ll need it. https://www.thelocal.it/20221112/explained-whats-an-isee-and-when-will-you-need-one-in-italy Sat, 12 Nov 2022 15:27:30 +0100 explained-whats-an-isee-and-when-will-you-need-one-in-italy If you want to bring your own wheels when you move to Italy, you'll need to register your vehicle and swap your licence plates. We break down the latest rules and what you need to do to keep your car or motorbike on the road. https://www.thelocal.it/20210317/what-you-need-to-know-to-register-your-car-in-italy-2 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 19:29:06 +0100 what-you-need-to-know-to-register-your-car-in-italy-2 If you need a visa to work in Italy, could an EU Blue Card be the right option for you? Here’s what to know about taking this lesser-used route. https://www.thelocal.it/20230118/eu-blue-card-who-can-get-one-and-how-do-you-apply Wed, 18 Jan 2023 17:12:49 +0100 eu-blue-card-who-can-get-one-and-how-do-you-apply Applying for residency in Italy doesn't have to be too painful - but you will need to prepare yourself. https://www.thelocal.it/20200929/how-to-get-residency-in-italy Tue, 29 Sep 2020 14:20:59 +0200 how-to-get-residency-in-italy Many foreign residents find themselves needing to take a driving test in Italy, but the process can be daunting for non-native Italian speakers. Here’s what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.it/20210413/explained-how-do-you-take-your-driving-test-in-italy Tue, 13 Apr 2021 15:17:50 +0200 explained-how-do-you-take-your-driving-test-in-italy If you're a US national living in Italy and your American passport is expiring soon, here's what you need to know about the renewal process. https://www.thelocal.it/20230411/how-to-renew-your-american-passport-in-italy Tue, 11 Apr 2023 17:57:48 +0200 how-to-renew-your-american-passport-in-italy Who is entitled to free registration with Italy's national service health service, and what are the options for people who aren't? Here's a guide to the basics. https://www.thelocal.it/20201217/who-can-register-for-national-healthcare-in-italy Thu, 17 Dec 2020 10:24:33 +0100 who-can-register-for-national-healthcare-in-italy Applying for a visa to relocate your family to Italy can be a complex and sometimes lengthy process. Here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.it/20230221/how-to-apply-for-an-italian-family-visa Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:22:56 +0100 how-to-apply-for-an-italian-family-visa When applying for your permanent 'permesso' in Italy, the process varies from place to place and person to person. American writer Mark Hinshaw explains why you should expect the unexpected. https://www.thelocal.it/20221229/arduous-process-what-to-expect-when-applying-for-italian-permanent-residency Thu, 29 Dec 2022 17:13:14 +0100 arduous-process-what-to-expect-when-applying-for-italian-permanent-residency People trying to sit their driving tests in many parts of Italy are reporting long delays when booking their theory or practical exam. The Local looks at why this is happening. https://www.thelocal.it/20221203/why-is-it-taking-so-long-to-book-a-driving-test-in-italy Sat, 03 Dec 2022 12:33:35 +0100 why-is-it-taking-so-long-to-book-a-driving-test-in-italy Will your expectations of a new life in Italy match the reality? Here, one relocation expert shares some of the main issues movers need to take into account to ensure a smooth relocation. https://www.thelocal.it/20211103/eight-of-the-biggest-problems-people-have-when-moving-to-italy Wed, 03 Nov 2021 13:30:15 +0100 eight-of-the-biggest-problems-people-have-when-moving-to-italy Italy's digital nomad visa was approved this March. Why haven't we heard any more about it since then, and when can we expect the permit to be finalised? Here's how things look. https://www.thelocal.it/20221011/reader-question-what-happened-to-italys-planned-digital-nomad-visa Tue, 11 Oct 2022 18:04:49 +0200 reader-question-what-happened-to-italys-planned-digital-nomad-visa If you're planning to move to Italy for employment, you'll need a work visa. Here's what you need to know about the main options available and the application process. https://www.thelocal.it/20211005/explained-how-to-get-an-italian-work-visa Tue, 05 Oct 2021 18:59:42 +0200 explained-how-to-get-an-italian-work-visa