Moving to Italy involves hundreds of small decisions and admin tasks spread across months. These tools help you track what needs doing, when it needs doing, and what to check along the way. Print them, adapt them to your situation, and tick things off as you go.
How to Use These Tools
1. Plan Your Visit
The Visit Planner helps you maximize scouting trips to gather the information you need.
2. Prepare Your Move
The Pre-Move Checklist covers everything you need to do before leaving, organized by timeline.
3. Execute Systematically
Checklists and timelines keep you on track during the complex process of relocating.
Essential Tools
All Planning Resources
Pre-Move Checklist
Tax notifications. Mail forwarding. Pension arrangements. Pet passports. Everything you need to handle before you leave.
Read guideViewing Checklist
What to inspect, what to ask, and what to photograph during viewings.
Read guideFirst 30 Days
What to prioritise, what can wait, and how to avoid the chaos of doing everything at once.
Read guideAdmin Calendar
Taxes, property declarations, car inspections. This calendar maps the recurring admin so nothing catches you off guard.
Read guideQuick Reference: Key Timelines
Before Committing
- 12+ moFirst exploratory visit
- 9-12 moOff-season visit, serious research
- 6-9 moStart visa process (if non-EU)
- 6 moProperty search begins seriously
After Purchase
- Week 1Codice fiscale, bank account
- Month 1Utilities transfer, residency application
- Month 2-3Healthcare registration (if eligible)
- Year 1Tax situation, driving license (if staying)
Printable Resources
Each tool page includes a print-friendly version. Use them with your partner, advisor, or just to track your own progress. Physical checklists that you can tick off are more satisfying than browser tabs you forget about.
Tip: Print the Pre-Move Checklist and tape it somewhere visible. Check items off as you complete them. The physical act of marking progress helps maintain momentum.
Related Resources
These tools work best combined with detailed knowledge from other sections.