YOUR ITALY RELOCATION EXPERTS

Moving to Italy? Let our expert team handle it.

Visas, residency, housing and settling in: one team of legal, property and relocation specialists manages every step of your move, anywhere in Italy.

Free Italian visa guide, plus Per Te, our weekly letter on visas, property and life in Italy. Unsubscribe anytime.

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ITALY RELOCATION EXPERTS

Moving to Italy? Let our expert team handle it.

One expert team for your visa, residency and housing, anywhere in Italy.

Plus our free weekly letter, Per Te.

Book a consultation
NationwideSupport across Italy
1000+Clients helped relocate

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How we help

Everything you need to move to Italy. One expert team.

From your first questions to your first days in Italy, we offer the services and support to make your move easier. Explore how we can help.

  1. 01

    Full-Service Relocation

    Tailored quote     Want one team to handle all of it? We manage your visa, housing, paperwork and arrival from start to finish, with a dedicated team on the ground across Italy.Explore full relocation
  2. 02

    Rental Assistance

    Search from €500     Finding the right home in Italy can be challenging, especially from abroad. Our local specialists help you navigate the rental market, assess properties, coordinate with landlords and secure a suitable home.Start your rental search
  3. 03

    Italian Tax ID (Codice Fiscale)

    From €150     Your codice fiscale is essential for many everyday transactions in Italy, from renting a home to opening a bank account. We handle the application process for you, without unnecessary appointments or confusion.Get your codice fiscale
  4. 04

    Residency & Arrival Support

    From €800     Arriving in Italy is just the beginning. Our team guides you through residency registration, essential paperwork and local administrative procedures, helping you get established without unnecessary delays.Explore residency services
  5. 05

    Essentials

    Currency, insurance & utilities     The everyday setup that makes life in Italy work: currency exchange, insurance and utilities, arranged through trusted partners so you are ready from day one.See the essentials
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ITALIAN IMMIGRATION & VISAS

The right visa. The right advice. From the start.

Italy offers several pathways to residency, each with its own requirements. Our immigration specialists help you understand your eligibility, prepare your application and navigate the process with confidence.

Elective Residency Visa

For individuals and couples with qualifying passive income who want to make Italy their home.

Explore eligibility →

Digital Nomad Visa

For eligible remote professionals and highly skilled workers looking to live and work from Italy.

Explore eligibility →

Investor Visa

A specialist immigration pathway for investors making a qualifying investment in Italy.

Explore the Investor Visa →

Student Visa

For international students planning to pursue an eligible course of study in Italy.

Explore student visas →

Family Visa

For eligible family members seeking to join or accompany loved ones living in Italy.

Explore family visas →

DIY ERV Lab

A step-by-step online course for preparing your own Elective Residency Visa application with confidence.

Explore the ERV Lab →
How we help

Everything you need to move to Italy. One expert team.

From your first questions to your first days in Italy, we offer the services and support to make your move easier. Explore how we can help.

  1. 01

    Full-Service Relocation

    Tailored quote     Want one team to handle all of it? We manage your visa, housing, paperwork and arrival from start to finish, with a dedicated team on the ground across Italy.Explore full relocation
  2. 02

    Rental Assistance

    Search from €500     Finding the right home in Italy can be challenging, especially from abroad. Our local specialists help you navigate the rental market, assess properties, coordinate with landlords and secure a suitable home.Start your rental search
  3. 03

    Italian Tax ID (Codice Fiscale)

    From €150     Your codice fiscale is essential for many everyday transactions in Italy, from renting a home to opening a bank account. We handle the application process for you, without unnecessary appointments or confusion.Get your codice fiscale
  4. 04

    Residency & Arrival Support

    From €800     Arriving in Italy is just the beginning. Our team guides you through residency registration, essential paperwork and local administrative procedures, helping you get established without unnecessary delays.Explore residency services
  5. 05

    Essentials

    Currency, insurance & utilities     The everyday setup that makes life in Italy work: currency exchange, insurance and utilities, arranged through trusted partners so you are ready from day one.See the essentials
Also from our team Buy property Citizenship Currency exchange Insurance Utilities Vendita newsletter Membership
ITALIAN IMMIGRATION & VISAS

The right visa. The right advice. From the start.

Italy offers several pathways to residency, each with its own requirements. Our immigration specialists help you understand your eligibility, prepare your application and navigate the process with confidence.

Elective Residency Visa

For individuals and couples with qualifying passive income who want to make Italy their home.

Explore eligibility →

Digital Nomad Visa

For eligible remote professionals and highly skilled workers looking to live and work from Italy.

Explore eligibility →

Investor Visa

A specialist immigration pathway for investors making a qualifying investment in Italy.

Explore the Investor Visa →

Student Visa

For international students planning to pursue an eligible course of study in Italy.

Explore student visas →

Family Visa

For eligible family members seeking to join or accompany loved ones living in Italy.

Explore family visas →

DIY ERV Lab

A step-by-step online course for preparing your own Elective Residency Visa application with confidence.

Explore the ERV Lab →
How we work

A team on the ground, so you don't have to be.

Planning a move from another country comes with plenty of challenges. Our in-house team of 30 works across Italy to take care of the details, coordinate the people and keep everything moving, even when you're thousands of miles away.

Book a consultation Meet our team
Real moves, real people

Stories from people who made the move.

Syvan and family, investor visa clients
01

Investor visa

“You have been largely responsible for helping us make this dream happen and we can’t thank you enough.”

Syvan and family from Toronto to Florence

See the investor visa
Lisa and Ulrich, Elective Residency visa clients
02

Elective Residency visa

“We would never have moved here without your help. You are my guru.”

Lisa and Ulrich, from Los Angeles to Rome

See if you qualify
Michael and Carol Trufant, arrival and residency clients
03

Arrival & residency

“This is by far, the best money (and the least we spent) in our move to Italy. We tell everyone about Smart Move Italy!”

Michael and Carol, from the USA to Montalcino

See arrival packages
Find your starting point

Where are you in your move?

01

Moving within 12 months

Let's make it happen

You have a date or a target. Get your visa route, timeline and costs confirmed with an expert.

Book a consultation
02

Moving in 1 to 3 years

Start planning now

The best moves start with a good plan. Get the guidance, resources and support to prepare for your new life in Italy.

Explore the Move Plan
03

Just exploring

Get to know Italy

Our free weekly newsletter brings you practical advice, property inspiration and a little Italian life.

Subscribe for free
How we work

A team on the ground, so you don't have to be.

Planning a move from another country comes with plenty of challenges. We're here in Italy to take care of the details, coordinate the people and keep everything moving, even when you're thousands of miles away.

Book a consultation Meet our team
Real moves, real people

Stories from people who made the move.

Syvan and family, investor visa clients
01

Investor visa

“You have been largely responsible for helping us make this dream happen and we can’t thank you enough.”

Syvan and family from Toronto to Florence

See the investor visa
Lisa and Ulrich, Elective Residency visa clients
02

Elective Residency visa

“We would never have moved here without your help. You are my guru.”

Lisa and Ulrich, from Los Angeles to Rome

See if you qualify
Michael and Carol Trufant, arrival and residency clients
03

Arrival & residency

“This is by far, the best money (and the least we spent) in our move to Italy. We tell everyone about Smart Move Italy!”

Michael and Carol, from the USA to Montalcino

See arrival packages
Find your starting point

Where are you in your move?

01

Moving within 12 months

Let's make it happen

You have a date or a target. Get your visa route, timeline and costs confirmed with an expert.

Book a consultation
02

Moving in 1 to 3 years

Start planning now

The best moves start with a good plan. Get the guidance, resources and support to prepare for your new life in Italy.

Explore the Move Plan
03

Just exploring

Get to know Italy

Our free weekly newsletter brings you practical advice, property inspiration and a little Italian life.

Subscribe for free
For DIY Visa applicants

AI can draft your visa application. It can't stand behind it.

AI can help you prepare, but it can't take responsibility for mistakes. Our immigration specialists review your documents, identify potential problems and help you submit an application that's properly prepared.

Get my application checked
01

We review it

Every document and form is checked for accuracy, completeness and consistency.

02

We identify the gaps

We flag missing information, inconsistencies and issues that could delay your application.

03

You submit with confidence

Go into your consulate appointment knowing your application has been professionally reviewed.

Free for future movers

The Italian visa guide, free.

Plus Italy Per Te, our weekly letter on visas, property and life in Italy. Plain English, no spam.

Free. Unsubscribe anytime.

Quick answers

Questions we hear most.

Do you only work in Florence?

No. Our in-house team works nationwide, so we can support your move wherever you are settling in Italy.

Which visa is right for me?

It depends on your income, work, family situation and plans. Our free visa guide explains the main options, and a consultation gives you advice for your own case.

Can you help if I am still outside Italy?

Yes. Most of our clients start from abroad. We handle the details on the ground in Italy and keep you updated at every step.

How much do your services cost?

Consultations start from €59. Each service page shows its starting price, and full-service relocation is quoted to fit your move.

Do you help with housing as well as visas?

Yes. We help with rentals, property purchases, your codice fiscale and your arrival, so one team can cover the whole move.

Smart Move Italy

Ready to make your move?

Tell us where you are and we will tell you exactly what to do next.

Book a consultation

Or write to us at ciao@smartmoveitaly.com

For DIY Visa applicants

AI can draft your visa application. It can't stand behind it.

AI can help you prepare, but it can't take responsibility for mistakes. Our immigration specialists review your documents, identify potential problems and help you submit an application that's properly prepared.

Get my application checked
01

We review it

Every document and form is checked for accuracy, completeness and consistency.

02

We identify the gaps

We flag missing information, inconsistencies and issues that could delay your application.

03

You submit with confidence

Go into your consulate appointment knowing your application has been professionally reviewed.

Free for future movers

The Italian visa guide, free.

Plus Italy Per Te, our weekly letter on visas, property and life in Italy. Plain English, no spam.

Free. Unsubscribe anytime.

Smart Move Italy

Ready to make your move?

Tell us where you are and we will tell you exactly what to do next.

Book a consultation

Or write to us at ciao@smartmoveitaly.com

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