Within 20 days of receiving the permit to stay in Italy, Americans must go to the local Vital Statistics Bureau, Anagrafe of the Comune, to apply for residency. It generally takes one to two months to receive the certificate of residence (Certificato di Residenza).

How can I get residency in Italy?

Non-EU citizens must first apply for a temporary residence permit which is issued for a period of 5 years, followed by the application for the Italian permanent residence permit. In other words, a non-EU citizen must live in Italy for 5 years prior to applying for permanent residence.

How can I live in Italy for a year?

How to Live in Italy for 6 Months to 1 Year

  1. Student Visa. In order to apply for a Student Visa for Italy, you must first choose and be accepted to an Italian university in a program with at least 20 hours of course work per week.
  2. Work Visa (Subordinate Work)
  3. Self-Employed Visa (Autonomous Work)
  4. Elective Resident Visa.

How long can I live in Italy without a visa?

90 days
You are allowed to travel to Italy and to all other members of the Schengen Area for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa, as long as your U.S. passport is valid for at least 3 months after your planned return to the United States!

What country will pay me to move there?

1. Antikythera, Greece. The Greek island of Antikythera has less than 50 inhabitants, and the Greek Orthodox Church will pay you to move there. You’ll receive a house and land, as well as €500 (around $590) a month for your first three years.

How much does it cost to live in Italy for a month?

Total cost to live in Italy Our total fixed cost to live in Italy is about 1.400 Euros, but you can round it up to 1.500 per month, which is basically what we spent monthly, really. There is always something to pay over here, others over there, a burnt lamp, a train ticket, or whatever.

How long can a non resident stay in Italy?

Obtaining the Residence Permit. Any non-EU national who wants to stay in Italy for longer than 90 days must apply for an Italian long-stay visa before going to Italy as well as Italian Residence Permit (Permesso di Soggiorno) after arriving in Italy.