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How the Italian educational system is structured

By David on July 14, 2023 / Living in Italy, Traveling to Italy / Leave a comment

How the Italian educational system is structured The Italian school system is divided into five levels: nursery school/kindergarten/pre-school, primary school, lower secondary school, upper secondary school, and university. If you are looking for English-speaking schools in Italy we invite you to read this post English speaking schools in Italy https://www.vademecumitalia.com/english-speaking-schools-in-italy/ Compulsory education is required for at least 10 years and applies to the age group between 6 and 16 years old. The purpose of compulsory education is to obtain an

Vademecum Italia Announces Partnership with La Cornice Antica

By David on July 6, 2023 / Living in Italy, Traveling to Italy, Uncategorized / Leave a comment

Vademecum Italia Announces Partnership with La Cornice Antica We are excited to announce a new partnership with La Cornice Antica, a prestigious store located in Rome that sells unique antiques, 15th – 18th Century frames, and paintings. La Cornice Antica is a family-owned business that has been in operation for over 50 years. They specialize in finding and restoring antique pieces from all over Italy. Their inventory includes a wide variety of items, from frames and paintings to unique Italian

What is the Currency in Italy?

By David on July 3, 2023 / Living in Italy, Traveling to Italy / Leave a comment

What is the Currency in Italy? Italy is a member of the European Union and the eurozone. The euro (€) is the official currency of the country. The euro is divided into 100 cents, and there are banknotes in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 euros. There are also coins in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 cents, and 1 and 2 euros. The euro was introduced in Italy on January 1, 2002,

A common mistake with Italian citizenship applications.

By David on June 27, 2023 / Living in Italy, Other information, Traveling to Italy / Leave a comment

A common mistake with Italian citizenship applications. First things first: start by requesting your Italian ancestor’s birth certificate How to Get Your Italian Ancestor’s Birth Certificate If you are interested in applying for Italian citizenship by descent, you will need to collect a number of documents from Italy, including your ancestor’s birth certificate. This is the most important document, as you cannot apply for citizenship without it. Therefore, the first document you need to request is your Italian-born ancestor’s birth

What is bare ownership (nuda proprietà) and why can it be a good investment for a foreigner or an Italian living abroad?

By David on June 21, 2023 / Living in Italy, Other information, Uncategorized / Leave a comment

Bare ownership can be an interesting option for foreigners looking to invest in the Italian real estate market, as it represents an opportunity to acquire a property at a lower price than the purchase of full ownership. In fact, the sale price of a property with usufruct is considerably lower than that of full ownership precisely because the usufructuary has the right to continue living in the apartment until his/her death.

Are you interested in investing in real estate in Italy?

By David on June 20, 2023 / Living in Italy, Traveling to Italy / Leave a comment

Italy is a popular destination for foreign investors, thanks to its strong economy, beautiful scenery, and rich culture.

But buying real estate in Italy can be a daunting task, especially if you’re not familiar with the local market. That’s where Vademecum Italia comes in.

When do Italians drink a cappucino?

By David on February 2, 2023 / Living in Italy, Magazine / Leave a comment

When do Italians drink a cappucino? Let’ make one thing clear. We know it’s good, we all love it, but we don’t drink it after lunch. We only drink it for breakfast. So, when we see someone drinking a cappuccino right after lunch or at 5 pm, we know he or she is not Italian. The cappuccino is a classic Italian coffee drink that has become popular all over the world. The cost of a cappuccino at a bar is

Should you tip in Italian restaurants?

By David on January 26, 2023 / Living in Italy, Magazine / Leave a comment

Should you tip in Italian restaurants? Are you wondering about the etiquette of tipping in Italian restaurants? In Italy, leaving a tip (in Italian “mancia” so you can say “lasciare la mancia“) is not customary like it is in the US. However, it’s considered a nice gesture that shows your appreciation for the service. When it comes to asking for the bill, it’s called “il conto” in Italian. So, you can simply say “il conto per favore” or “ci può

Do US citizens need a visa to travel to Italy?

By David on January 23, 2023 / Living in Italy, Other information, Traveling to Italy / Leave a comment

Do US citizens need a visa to travel to Italy? If you are a US citizen planning to travel to Italy, it’s important to know whether or not you’ll need a visa. According to the Italian government, U.S. citizens need a visa to travel to Italy for stays of more than 90 days. Anyone intending to stay in Italy for longer than 90 days must obtain a permit of stay (permesso di soggiorno). However, a visa is not required for US citizens

What does a foreign document need to be used in Italy?

By David on January 18, 2023 / Living in Italy, Other information, Traveling to Italy / Leave a comment

What does a foreign document need to be used in Italy? If you need to register your marriage, divorce, or child’s birth with your Italian Comune, or if you are applying for Italian citizenship and need an official translation of your foreign documents in Italian, please send an email to info@vademecumitalia.com and we will send you a quote. Let’s say that you got married in the US (or UK, or Australia, etc) and that you would like to register your

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