Thinking of moving to Puglia from another country can be daunting, and when you arrive you will probably continue to face challenging moments. We made many mistakes in our first years here in Puglia, relied heavily on the help of other ex-pats and local Italians, and 15 years on we still sometimes face new problems.
Here you will find information that might help you if you are thinking of relocating to Puglia, in the process of moving here or are an ex-pat living in Puglia. If you can’t find what you are looking for please don’t hesitate to contact us. If we don’t have answers to your questions or the information you need, we are sure to know someone who does.
We welcome contributions from ex-pats resident in Puglia and from service providers who understand the issues faced by resident, or soon to be, resident ex-pats. We’d love contributions from local Italians too, in Italian or English. Ci piacerebbe avere informazioni e consigli anche da italiani locali
Animal Lovers living in Puglia will know that often cats and dogs have a hard time. Many who live here have already rescued abandoned animals or those born wild. If you are thinking of moving to Puglia and you are an animal lover, beware, they will tug at your heartstrings, With us it is cats,…
The vaccination calendar for residents in Puglia was released at 14:00 yesterday, and inundated with people trying to confirm their vaccination dates; there are long queues waiting to register for the program. At the moment only people born between 1942 and 1943 can use the site to register for the vaccination program. If you are…
If you are resident in Italy do you need to submit a tax return? Many ex-pats resident in Italy often thinks that they do not need to register with the tax authorities or to submit annual tax returns. In many cases, they are mistaken and run the risk of having to pay heavy fines and…
Europe wide travel regulations are being introduced with new dark red regions, which will include Italy. What will mean for us – in a nutshell, changes to the regulations governing travel to and from abroad, announced by the Eu Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders during a press conference. Due to the increase in Covid-19 cases,…
When we first moved to Puglia, over 15 years ago, we struggled with a lot of things. Not least of which because neither of us spoke much Italian, but also because the culture and the bureaucracy are different from the UK. At the time, and probably on occasions now, we could have done with the…
A new year and we are in the second year of the Covid-19 pandemic. Are you confused about the constantly changing rules and regulations? Do you know which zone Puglia, or the region in which you live, is in at any time. What are the regulations today? If you are constantly trying to keep up,…
This article has been contributed by Dott. Raffaele Marino and provides a short overview about doing business in Italy, concerning information about the Italian taxation system. If you are interested in moving to Italy please feel free to consult Dott. Marino’s Italian taxation F.A.Q. Also, you can join the Facebook group ABOUT LIVING IN ITALY.…
Do I need a TV licence in Italy? It’s a question we often get asked, especially by ex-pats living in Puglia, or anywhere in Italy. Many mistakenly believe that, because they don’t watch, Italian television they don’t need a licence. The simple answer is that just about anyone who owns a TV set needs a…
If you are planning on relocating to Puglia, or in fact anywhere in Italy, you will need a codice fiscale, the Italian tax code, preferably before you make the move. You may be wondering what it is? Basically, it is a tax identification number and each one is unique. It is used by all the…
10% cashback on purchases in shops, bars, supermarkets and restaurants, if you pay by card. It’s all part of Italy’s efforts to stamp out tax evasion. Cashback 10% starts on 1st January 2021 and resident adults can earn up to a maximum of €300. Between 8th December 2020 and 31st January 2021 Extra Christmas Cashback…
Too good to be true? It sounds it, but it’s not. From January you can gain free entry into a prize draw with your shopping receipts. The odds on winning may not be so good, but it costs nothing to enter so what have you got to lose? All you have to do is get…
Are you a UK citizen living in Italy or thinking of moving here, what have been your experiences with your UK bank? We are hearing that many people are having a problem with their existing UK bank. Although the UK Government web site advises “Most people living in Europe should not see any change to…
After the UK Government re-introduced quarantine for people arriving from Spain, are you worried about how Covid-19 might affect your holiday in Puglia?
During lockdown, with time on my hands, I have been working on improving my Italian language skills. This week one of my assignments was a written comprehension exercise on an extract from “La testa degli italiani” by Beppe Severgnini. Some of you may have read his “La Bella Figura”, published in English. The extracts from “La…
Brindisi airport reopens its runway on Wednesday 3 June – a crucial element for tourists heading to Salento Tomorrow, 3rd June, Brindisi, the Salento airport will reopen after weeks of being closed down due to Covid-19. The sun is shining, the sea is blue, time to relax and recuperate. We are ready and looking forward…