International schools are well established across Italy's major cities, making expat family life genuinely workable for families relocating from abroad. Milan leads in breadth of provision, with a strong variety of schools offering education across multiple languages and curricula, reflecting the city's deeply international character. Rome similarly serves families from across the globe, with institutions...
Purchasing property in Italy as a non-EU citizen does not automatically grant the right to live there full-time. Property ownership and residency are entirely separate legal matters. To reside in Italy long-term, you must obtain the appropriate visa and residency permit, such as the Elective Residency Visa for those with passive income, or qualify under another visa category. At Trevi Elite we offer full...
Campione d'Italia is a small Italian enclave physically surrounded by Switzerland, sitting on the western shore of Lake Lugano, and buyers choose it for a rare combination of Italian jurisdiction with Swiss geographical and financial proximity. Historically it operated as a tax-advantaged zone, which attracted international buyers seeking lifestyle properties with structural fiscal benefits. The enclave...
The elective residency visa (Visto per Residenza Elettiva) is Italy's long-stay visa for non-EU citizens who wish to relocate permanently to Italy without working, relying entirely on passive income from abroad. It is a National Type D visa requiring a minimum passive yearly income. The visa does not permit employment of any kind, making it popular among retirees and those living on investment returns,...
Buying property in Italy does not automatically grant you residency. Ownership gives you the legal right to purchase and hold real estate, and as a non-resident you can enjoy extended stays and engage with Italian life, but formal residency requires a separate application process through Italian immigration channels. To establish residency, buyers typically pursue routes such as the Elective Residency...