Episode 2

S2: EP 2 My Favorite Visa: And Why It May Be Your Key to Italy

Hey there, dreamers and doers! It's your go-to guide for all things Italian,we are back with another episode of "A New Life in Italy."

This week, we dove deep into the golden opportunity that is the Italian Investor Visa. If you've been fantasizing about sipping espresso in a quaint piazza or exploring the rolling hills of Tuscany, but you're not quite ready to retire or don't have that sweet passive income that you need for an ERV, then perk up your ears because this episode is for you!

The Italian version of the Investor Visa, also known as the Golden Visa, is Italy's best-kept secret for those looking to extend their stay or work in Italy without the strings of residency or retirement. I broke down the nitty-gritty details, from the investment options (hello, 250,000 euros in an innovative startup or 500,000 euros in an established company) to the perks of this visa, like bringing your family along, working in Italy, and not being tied down to a specific residency period.

But wait, there's more! We also tackled the process and timeline, so you can plan your move without the guesswork. And for those of you wondering about the risks, I covered what happens if your investment goes south (spoiler: it's not as scary as you think).

To wrap things up, I answered some burning listener questions about the Elective Residency Visa, working remotely (spoiler: it's a no-go), and the ins and outs of driving in Italy with a foreign license.

So, if you're itching to make Italy your new playground and think my favorite Visa is right for you, head over to smartmoveitaly.com/investorvisa for the full scoop.

And remember, whether you're looking to stay for a year or a lifetime, I'm here to help you navigate the journey to your Italian dream.

Ciao for now, and I'll catch you next week for more insider tips on "A New Life in Italy." Don't forget to rate and review if you loved the episode – every little bit helps us spread the love for Italy!

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About your hosts

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Samantha Wilson

For those who know me and those whom I have had the honor to help move to Italy, you know that I am obsessed with taking complex things and boiling them down into small, actionable, easy-to-do steps.

I am a bit of a freak about it and can’t remember when I wasn’t the “problem solver – solution seeker” in the confused crowd.

My dad used to say I was just stubborn or unwilling to accept “you can’t do that” for an answer. Still, I always believed that if you can look at a problem from every angle, break it down, and have the support and knowledge to move through and over the barriers, anything is possible.

Now, in my new life in Italy, I use my obsession with planning and finding solutions to help people from all over the world successfully move to Italy, whether to live part-time or full-time, with less stress and mistakes.

I am considered one of the top relocation experts in Italy and am the founder and Chief Dream Maker at Smart Move Italy (www.smartmoveitaly.com) where my team of experts and I work tirelessly to help smooth the pathway to a new life in Italy- and I hope that we can help you too.
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London Niro

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Ali Frothingham