Surviving the Questura in Florence
A Foreigner’s Guide to Permits, Appointments, and Keeping Your Sanity If you’re a non-EU foreigner living in Florence, you’ll likely eventually find yourself at the Questura di Firenze, the immigration office. If you’ve heard the reviews of the Questura Florence, you may be feeling slightly terrified.
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How to Get a Driver’s License in Florence as a Foreigner
If you’re living in Italy and your home country does NOT have a license conversion agreement (for example: the U.S., Canada, Australia, India), you cannot simply exchange your license. You’ll need to go through the full Italian licensing process from scratch—just like an Italian first-time driver.
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Renting a Car in Florence: What You Need to Know
Renting a car in Florence can be a fantastic way to explore Tuscany—whether you’re planning a countryside wine tour, a day trip to Siena, or simply want flexibility during your stay. But there’s one issue that trips up many visitors: your driver’s license documentation. Here’s what
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How to Apply for Italy’s Digital Nomad Visa
If you’re a remote worker dreaming of living in Italy, the Digital Nomad Visa could be your gateway to setting up legally in Italy. Introduced to attract highly skilled remote professionals, this visa allows non-EU citizens to legally live and work in Italy while working for
Continue ReadingPodcast guest at AskFosca
I had a great time chatting with Fosca D’Acierno about translation, my path to Florence, and building international communities. Fosca provides services for people looking to move to Italy: https://www.askfosca.com/. Her podcast runs the gamut of topics related to Italy and relocating here from around the
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