Client stories

Real moves. Real people. Happily in Italy.

Watch and read what happens after the paperwork: the visas that arrive, the keys that change hands and the first mornings in a new home. These are our clients, in their own words.

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Short films from clients who now live in Italy. Press play and the film opens right here on the page.

New stories are added regularly.

In their own words

Messages we love to receive.

Notes, emails and posts that arrive after the visa, the keys or the first week in Italy.

We're thrilled to share that we received our ERVs today in the mail. We're leaving for Italy on Sunday. We can't wait to return to our lives in the beautiful town of Giovinazzo. It's finally happened!
Michael & Denise CafaroMoving to GiovinazzoElective Residency visa
I can't stop crying! Tonight we finally get to open the bottle of champagne that we bought in Italy 4 years ago when we bought the house with the SMI team. Thank you and the team so very much!
Daniela De Luca WightBought a home in ItalyProperty
It gave me the confidence to make my New Life In Italy a reality. I have successfully purchased a home in the historic hill town of Penne and recently received my ERV visa. Now I am landing back in Italy, visa in hand and a home that I own completely.
Ann MariePenne, AbruzzoElective Residency visa
We just got our ERVs after a little over two months of waiting! The beautiful people at SMI found us a wonderful rental near Oristano when few were available. We also took the ERV course which prepared us very well for the successful visa submission. We can't thank the SMI team enough and can confirm that it was money well spent!
Anthony G.Rental near OristanoElective Residency visa
We did it! Thanks to Smart Move Italy, we were fully prepared this morning for our visa appointments at the Houston Italian Consulate. The officer said all our documents were in order and looked good.
Deborah MainVisa appointment, Houston consulateVisa preparation
One year ago from our consult with you. We now live in Abruzzo as of 2 weeks ago. Grateful for the guidance, hand holding and perspective SMI has given us. Literally living our best lives!
Diana LangNow living in AbruzzoConsultation
If it wasn't for Sam and her crew at Smart Move Italy I don't think we would have ever moved to Italy. They held our hand all the way and even after we bought our place and there was much needed paperwork to file, they did that too. They were worth every penny we spent and for what we received it was a bargain!
Toni Antonetta SpottBought a property in ItalyProperty
We have no idea how people navigate this process without SMI, but our day could not have been easier. You and Sam have a stellar team! Grazie!
Keisha HoerrnerQuestura appointmentResidency
I first attended the boot camp in 2022 and we moved to Italy in 2024. We rented for 14 months and then purchased (and renovated) an apartment in Montepulciano. A long journey but so worth it. It can be done!
Tanya Morgan RasoNow living in MontepulcianoRental and property
Joining A New Life In Italy 5 years ago truly changed my life. First there was the amazing information, then the introductions to truly amazing professionals, and maybe most meaningful, meeting what has become a great group of friends. Lessons learned in A New Life in Italy truly made possible my dreams coming true!
Tara Dolan WrightA New Life in Italy memberMembership
I just received my personalized Path to Italy and all I can say is “sono impressionato!” Very complete, including checklists, step by step instructions, a timeline and many links to resources. It was only after I joined Smart Move that things really began to happen for us.
Debbie CafazzoYour Path to ItalyMove plan
I've been in Italy for almost 2 years now. Thank you for the help you gave me in the beginning.
Rose Marie BelfortiTwo years in ItalyArrival
I have absolutely no regrets, nor do I worry about getting through the process. That is why I chose Smart Move.
Scott HargroveElective Residency visa clientElective Residency visa
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Client stories

Real moves. Real people. Happily in Italy.

Watch and read what happens after the paperwork: the visas that arrive, the keys that change hands and the first mornings in a new home. These are our clients, in their own words.

Watch their stories Read their words
Watch more on YouTube
Watch

Hear it from the people who made the move.

Short films from clients who now live in Italy. Press play and the film opens right here on the page.

New stories are added regularly.

In their own words

Messages we love to receive.

Notes, emails and posts that arrive after the visa, the keys or the first week in Italy.

We're thrilled to share that we received our ERVs today in the mail. We're leaving for Italy on Sunday. We can't wait to return to our lives in the beautiful town of Giovinazzo. It's finally happened!
Michael & Denise CafaroMoving to GiovinazzoElective Residency visa
I can't stop crying! Tonight we finally get to open the bottle of champagne that we bought in Italy 4 years ago when we bought the house with the SMI team. Thank you and the team so very much!
Daniela De Luca WightBought a home in ItalyProperty
It gave me the confidence to make my New Life In Italy a reality. I have successfully purchased a home in the historic hill town of Penne and recently received my ERV visa. Now I am landing back in Italy, visa in hand and a home that I own completely.
Ann MariePenne, AbruzzoElective Residency visa
We just got our ERVs after a little over two months of waiting! The beautiful people at SMI found us a wonderful rental near Oristano when few were available. We also took the ERV course which prepared us very well for the successful visa submission. We can't thank the SMI team enough and can confirm that it was money well spent!
Anthony G.Rental near OristanoElective Residency visa
We did it! Thanks to Smart Move Italy, we were fully prepared this morning for our visa appointments at the Houston Italian Consulate. The officer said all our documents were in order and looked good.
Deborah MainVisa appointment, Houston consulateVisa preparation
One year ago from our consult with you. We now live in Abruzzo as of 2 weeks ago. Grateful for the guidance, hand holding and perspective SMI has given us. Literally living our best lives!
Diana LangNow living in AbruzzoConsultation
If it wasn't for Sam and her crew at Smart Move Italy I don't think we would have ever moved to Italy. They held our hand all the way and even after we bought our place and there was much needed paperwork to file, they did that too. They were worth every penny we spent and for what we received it was a bargain!
Toni Antonetta SpottBought a property in ItalyProperty
We have no idea how people navigate this process without SMI, but our day could not have been easier. You and Sam have a stellar team! Grazie!
Keisha HoerrnerQuestura appointmentResidency
I first attended the boot camp in 2022 and we moved to Italy in 2024. We rented for 14 months and then purchased (and renovated) an apartment in Montepulciano. A long journey but so worth it. It can be done!
Tanya Morgan RasoNow living in MontepulcianoRental and property
Joining A New Life In Italy 5 years ago truly changed my life. First there was the amazing information, then the introductions to truly amazing professionals, and maybe most meaningful, meeting what has become a great group of friends. Lessons learned in A New Life in Italy truly made possible my dreams coming true!
Tara Dolan WrightA New Life in Italy memberMembership
I just received my personalized Path to Italy and all I can say is “sono impressionato!” Very complete, including checklists, step by step instructions, a timeline and many links to resources. It was only after I joined Smart Move that things really began to happen for us.
Debbie CafazzoYour Path to ItalyMove plan
I've been in Italy for almost 2 years now. Thank you for the help you gave me in the beginning.
Rose Marie BelfortiTwo years in ItalyArrival
I have absolutely no regrets, nor do I worry about getting through the process. That is why I chose Smart Move.
Scott HargroveElective Residency visa clientElective Residency visa
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