Relocation
Detailed guidance for expats and retirees relocating to Italy, offering practical advice, essential resources, and tips for a smooth and stress-free transition.

Anna grew up in Bassano del Grappa and knows the Veneto region inside out. As a local, she loves sharing genuine tips with the audience, from relocating advice to hidden spots to explore in Italy. Through MagicTowns, she helps expats and retirees feel at home, making the move easier and more exciting.
Australians may soon find it easier to live and work in Europe. The EU and Australia are in talks for a new mobility agreement, relaxing visa barriers for long-term stays.
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Discover Italy’s top hospitals with the latest Programma Nazionale Esiti (PNE) report. Assessing care quality, it highlights the nation’s healthcare advancements.
Facing driving tickets in Italy from speed cameras or ZTL zones? This guide explains how to pay, contest, or ignore Italian traffic fines as a foreigner—including deadlines, discounts, and whether they can actually collect abroad.
This week, a French retiree couple told us they were about to take out private health insurance in Italy. We saved them from a €3,000 a year mistake – just in time! Read below how European legislation may make a difference in your health insurance costs if you’re moving to Italy as a retiree.