Damien O'Farrell
@damienofarrell.bsky.social
🛵 Italy Relocation Expert | 35+ Years
🧳 Private & Corporate Clients | Strategic Advisory
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📥 'Ultimate Italy' Newsletter ⬇️
🌐 https://linktr.ee/damienofarrell
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Planning a move to Italy? I help private and corporate clients navigate immigration, relocation, and citizenship - with clarity and discretion. Reach out: [email protected]
Last week I spoke with an EU citizen who was furious that the Comune rejected their residency application. It turned out they only submitted a passport copy and tax code. Always check what your town hall requires, and remember they can ask for extra documents to show you won’t be a burden on Italy.
November 13, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Last week I spoke with an EU citizen who was furious that the Comune rejected their residency application. It turned out they only submitted a passport copy and tax code. Always check what your town hall requires, and remember they can ask for extra documents to show you won’t be a burden on Italy.
Non-EU nationals in Italy on Elective Residency Visas (not employed or self-employed locally) currently pay about €2,000–€2,850 per year to access the SSN healthcare system. Many consider this too low, so an increase may be coming. #italy #healthcare #immigration
November 12, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Non-EU nationals in Italy on Elective Residency Visas (not employed or self-employed locally) currently pay about €2,000–€2,850 per year to access the SSN healthcare system. Many consider this too low, so an increase may be coming. #italy #healthcare #immigration
Italian pasta exporters are preparing to pull their products from supermarkets in the United States before a massive 107 per cent tariff takes effect in the new year, according to The Wall Street Journal. #italy #usa #pasta
Italian pasta giants could withdraw their products from US ahead of new tariffs
Italian pasta exports to US face new tariffs of 107 per cent from January. Italian pasta exporters are preparing to pull their products from supermarkets in the United States before a massive 107 per ...
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November 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Yesterday I spoke with a woman from the US who’d seen a video about Italian towns offering money to foreigners who move there. These programs do exist, but they don’t come with any immigration benefits. Non-EU citizens still need to qualify for a visa on their own.
November 11, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Yesterday I spoke with a woman from the US who’d seen a video about Italian towns offering money to foreigners who move there. These programs do exist, but they don’t come with any immigration benefits. Non-EU citizens still need to qualify for a visa on their own.
Renting in Italy can be a surprise. Tenants handle most things in the property, while landlords cover only major issues. I always explain this before check-in to prevent problems later. Understanding the local rental culture early makes everything smoother.
November 10, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Renting in Italy can be a surprise. Tenants handle most things in the property, while landlords cover only major issues. I always explain this before check-in to prevent problems later. Understanding the local rental culture early makes everything smoother.
They say 95% of where you go in life depends on who you know. If that’s true, start showing up. Expat events are fun, but my best business connections in Italy came from 100% Italian gatherings. Go where the locals go, bring great cards, and always follow up.
November 9, 2025 at 6:36 AM
They say 95% of where you go in life depends on who you know. If that’s true, start showing up. Expat events are fun, but my best business connections in Italy came from 100% Italian gatherings. Go where the locals go, bring great cards, and always follow up.
When you rent a home in Italy, a key issue at the end of the lease is the property’s condition — specifically, what counts as “normal wear and tear” versus damage. #italy #realestate #news
Wear and Tear in Italian Rental Agreements: Tenant Rights and Responsibilities
When you rent a home in Italy, a key issue at the end of the lease is the property’s condition — specifically, what counts as “normal wear…
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November 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
When you rent a home in Italy, a key issue at the end of the lease is the property’s condition — specifically, what counts as “normal wear and tear” versus damage. #italy #realestate #news
A 68-year-old near Rovigo shot an intruder during a break-in and won’t face charges. Under new rules backed by Giorgia Meloni, such acts are deemed “legitimate defence.” Meloni said today: “Self-defence is always legitimate.” A clear shift in Italy’s stance on home protection. #Italy #Meloni #law
November 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I get so many inquiries from people dreaming of small-town life in Italy, but without stable passive income or a location-independent business, it’s just not realistic. Jobs in those towns are rare. Plan, plan, and plan.
November 6, 2025 at 6:21 AM
I get so many inquiries from people dreaming of small-town life in Italy, but without stable passive income or a location-independent business, it’s just not realistic. Jobs in those towns are rare. Plan, plan, and plan.
I was happy to share my thoughts in the latest Travel + Leisure feature on what to consider before retiring to Italy from lifestyle and healthcare to community and culture. The right planning makes all the difference.
#italy #retirement #relocation
#italy #retirement #relocation
8 Best Places to Retire in Italy, According to Expats and Experts
These Italian towns and cities combine affordability, healthcare access, and lifestyle perks that retirees value most.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:14 AM
I was happy to share my thoughts in the latest Travel + Leisure feature on what to consider before retiring to Italy from lifestyle and healthcare to community and culture. The right planning makes all the difference.
#italy #retirement #relocation
#italy #retirement #relocation
The Italian Court of Cassation has postponed the Jan 13, 2026, hearing to Spring, giving judges more time. Key issues: retroactivity of Decree Law 36/2025 on citizenship by descent, and loss of citizenship by minors when an ancestor naturalized abroad. A landmark ruling is expected.
November 4, 2025 at 10:24 AM
The Italian Court of Cassation has postponed the Jan 13, 2026, hearing to Spring, giving judges more time. Key issues: retroactivity of Decree Law 36/2025 on citizenship by descent, and loss of citizenship by minors when an ancestor naturalized abroad. A landmark ruling is expected.
Italy will start enforcing age verification for adult content sites later this month, the country's communications regulator AGCOM said on Friday.
November 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Italy will start enforcing age verification for adult content sites later this month, the country's communications regulator AGCOM said on Friday.
Planning a move to Italy? I help private and corporate clients navigate immigration, relocation, and citizenship - with clarity and discretion. Reach out: [email protected]
November 4, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Planning a move to Italy? I help private and corporate clients navigate immigration, relocation, and citizenship - with clarity and discretion. Reach out: [email protected]
Yesterday, my client secured a beautiful rental with a livable terrace near Piazza Fiume in Rome. It took three months -terraces with a view are a premium and rarely easy to find. Wrong area, transitory contract, over budget … there’s always something. But persistence pays off.
November 4, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Yesterday, my client secured a beautiful rental with a livable terrace near Piazza Fiume in Rome. It took three months -terraces with a view are a premium and rarely easy to find. Wrong area, transitory contract, over budget … there’s always something. But persistence pays off.
Thanksgiving in Italy in 2025: a quick guide for Americans craving a taste of home.
Where to celebrate Thanksgiving in Italy
Thanksgiving in Italy in 2025: a quick guide for Americans craving a taste of home. Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Italy however a growing number of restaurants and bars in major Italian cities mar...
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November 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Thanksgiving in Italy in 2025: a quick guide for Americans craving a taste of home.
Working on a permit renewal for an English teacher in Milan, and honestly surprised - TEFL pay in Italy seems lower now than in the 1990s. A few exceptions aside, it’s a sector that hasn’t moved in decades.
November 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Working on a permit renewal for an English teacher in Milan, and honestly surprised - TEFL pay in Italy seems lower now than in the 1990s. A few exceptions aside, it’s a sector that hasn’t moved in decades.
Be thankful for the challenges that come with moving to Italy. They’ll make you more adaptable, patient, and resilient. Don’t let them overwhelm you. Let them shape you.
November 3, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Be thankful for the challenges that come with moving to Italy. They’ll make you more adaptable, patient, and resilient. Don’t let them overwhelm you. Let them shape you.
Just got an email from someone who moved to Italy and tried to sort out their taxes using random advice from the internet and expat forums. I don’t even know what to say anymore. If you’re moving to Italy, work with an Italian expert - the tax system’s tricky, and DIY fixes can cost you a lot later.
November 3, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Just got an email from someone who moved to Italy and tried to sort out their taxes using random advice from the internet and expat forums. I don’t even know what to say anymore. If you’re moving to Italy, work with an Italian expert - the tax system’s tricky, and DIY fixes can cost you a lot later.
L’affitto con riscatto, Italy’s rent-to-buy option, is still niche, but it can work with the right guidance. Many owners won’t go for it, especially with in-demand properties, but in the right case it’s a smart path. Due diligence is everything.
November 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
L’affitto con riscatto, Italy’s rent-to-buy option, is still niche, but it can work with the right guidance. Many owners won’t go for it, especially with in-demand properties, but in the right case it’s a smart path. Due diligence is everything.
Last week was jam-packed with appointments, so today life in Rome is all about a supermarket run to keep the household going - followed by lunch at my favorite neighborhood restaurant. Then it’s back at it tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. to figure out why a client’s residency is stuck at the Comune! 😀
November 2, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Last week was jam-packed with appointments, so today life in Rome is all about a supermarket run to keep the household going - followed by lunch at my favorite neighborhood restaurant. Then it’s back at it tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. to figure out why a client’s residency is stuck at the Comune! 😀
I think a great business idea in Italy would be an on-demand maid service. Say you’ve had a party and need three cleaners the next day for eight hours - the agency could send staff just for that one-off job. Personally, I think there’d be a real market for something like this.
November 1, 2025 at 6:44 AM
I think a great business idea in Italy would be an on-demand maid service. Say you’ve had a party and need three cleaners the next day for eight hours - the agency could send staff just for that one-off job. Personally, I think there’d be a real market for something like this.
Recent jure sanguinis citizenship changes have left many unsure if they still qualify. If you’d like a no-obligation review of your case, email [email protected]
to request our Italian Citizenship Questionnaire. #italy #juresanguinis #italiancitizenship
to request our Italian Citizenship Questionnaire. #italy #juresanguinis #italiancitizenship
October 31, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Recent jure sanguinis citizenship changes have left many unsure if they still qualify. If you’d like a no-obligation review of your case, email [email protected]
to request our Italian Citizenship Questionnaire. #italy #juresanguinis #italiancitizenship
to request our Italian Citizenship Questionnaire. #italy #juresanguinis #italiancitizenship
When I moved to Italy in 1988, people said I wouldn’t last a year. They didn’t count on the gladiator spirit of a determined soul. Just goes to show - never let other people’s limits become your own.
October 31, 2025 at 11:52 AM
When I moved to Italy in 1988, people said I wouldn’t last a year. They didn’t count on the gladiator spirit of a determined soul. Just goes to show - never let other people’s limits become your own.
Generic info about moving to Italy won’t take you far. What you really need is case-specific insight, especially when it comes to immigration, taxation, and real estate.
October 30, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Generic info about moving to Italy won’t take you far. What you really need is case-specific insight, especially when it comes to immigration, taxation, and real estate.
Italy can change completely from one city to the next in lifestyle, costs, even healthcare. If you’re thinking of moving here, do a few scouting trips first. It’s the best way to find your perfect fit.
October 30, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Italy can change completely from one city to the next in lifestyle, costs, even healthcare. If you’re thinking of moving here, do a few scouting trips first. It’s the best way to find your perfect fit.