Traveling to Italy Archives - Vademecum Italia

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

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.

Do you pay VAT when you shop in Italy?

By David on February 7, 2023 / Magazine, Traveling to Italy / Leave a comment

Do you pay VAT when you shop in Italy? Are you planning a trip to Italy and wondering about the VAT (Value Added Tax) rules? As a foreigner, it’s important to understand the VAT regulations in Italy to avoid any confusion or unexpected charges while shopping. In Italy, VAT is applied to most goods and services at a standard rate of 22%. However, some items such as basic food products, books, and pharmaceuticals have a reduced VAT rate of 10%.

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

How to register your second or third marriage in Italy

By David on January 16, 2023 / Living in Italy, Other information, Traveling to Italy / Leave a comment

How to register your second or third marriage in Italy If you need to register your first, second or third marriage certificate, divorce, or children’s birth certificates with your Italian Comune, we can do it for you. You do not need to go through your local Italian consulate and this will save you months or even years compared to trying to get an appointment with your local consulate and having them send your request and papers to your local muncipality

Limits to the use of cash in Italy in 2023

By David on January 13, 2023 / Living in Italy, Other information, Traveling to Italy / Leave a comment

Limits to the use of cash in Italy in 2023 In Italy, cash transactions are subject to various limits, which are intended to combat money laundering and tax evasion. As of January 1, 2023, thanks to the 2023 Budget Maneuver, the threshold for all payments in cash has been set at € 5,000 (five thousand euros). This means that it is possible to pay in cash sums up to € 4,999.99 and that beyond this threshold, if you pay in

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