hovigA
American expat in Italy
Forum posts
13
About me
American
Registration: 14 May 2022
Activity
Looking for work (English speaker with basic Italian)
Hello AllI recently concluded a one year contract working remotely from Bassano, for a company in Torino.(I work as a digital artist in Games/Animation/films etc...)So I am looking for new opportunities (in the same sector or outside of) where one ... Read More
Permesso di Soggiorno (per Motivi Familiari) process times (Vicenza)
Hello AllHas anyone had any experience applying for permesso di soggiorno through an Italian family member? (Permesso di Soggiorno per Motivi Familiari / ‘coesione familiare’ )and also for bonus - specifically at the Vicenza office?We ... Read More
Will Italy go back to providing driving tests in English? by hovigA
So Imagine my surprise when finding out that the driving test is no longer given in English.Not only that, but learning of the long drawn out process it takes to acquire an Italian DL for ANYONE, immigrant or citizen, when in the US I can do it ...
@Cyreena thank you for the encouragement ;-) will let you know how things work out... Read More
Will Italy go back to providing driving tests in English? by hovigA
So Imagine my surprise when finding out that the driving test is no longer given in English.Not only that, but learning of the long drawn out process it takes to acquire an Italian DL for ANYONE, immigrant or citizen, when in the US I can do it ...
Hello Romaniac, thank you for your message.I was very much expecting this response. I almost invited it I suppose.And yes you are right - it might be arrogant in one sense, and as I admitted, it might be US/UK centric, but I'll make my ... Read More
Will Italy go back to providing driving tests in English?
So Imagine my surprise when finding out that the driving test is no longer given in English.Not only that, but learning of the long drawn out process it takes to acquire an Italian DL for ANYONE, immigrant or citizen, when in the US I can do it ... Read More
Self-employment in Italy - easy or hard? General advice needed by nilonilonilo
Hello,I'm considering moving to Italy from Malta with my family. I work as freelancer and can work remote, so no issues with a job.However, all my Italian friends here tell me: "Don't set up your business in Italy, it's too much hassle, keep ...
Perfect timing for me - as I am potentially looking to freelance. Thank you for all the information.As far "Red tape/bureaucracy is an art form here and the wheels turn slowly so be prepared to have patience.":Someone once told me in so many ... Read More
Italian Drivers License by andreaeisentower
Hello all, Any persons having difficulties in obtaining an Italian Drivers License, issues with the Drivers License or any related complications, Reach out to me for directives on how to go about the solution under respective administrative ...
Hello againIs it possible to take the DL written test in English?I am currently driving with my US license which will expire by May and would like to renew - but it will be impossible for me to take a test in Italian at this point in timeThank you-H Read More
How long can I be outside Italy with Permesso di Soggiorno by funkyfreshg
Hello, I need to go back to USA my home country for 90-100 days. Are there any rules how long I can be outside Italy on a 5yr Permesso di Soggiorno? I can’t find any info on official website.
@M Hunt surely its different for different countries? Is that number really universal applied? Read More
New members of the Italy forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Italy forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
@Yoginee Thank you for the welcome Yoginee, at the moment the plan is to learn Italian so I can integrate and be able to get around confidently.Otherwise I hope to be working in games and animation with companies in Italy and remotely with ones ... Read More
New members of the Italy forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Italy forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
HelloMy name is HovigI moved here from the US with my wife - who is Italian - and our newborn son.We're currently living in Bassano, as my wife works nearby, while I do my papers to start hopefully working soon myself. (designing foe ... Read More
Italian Drivers License by andreaeisentower
Hello all, Any persons having difficulties in obtaining an Italian Drivers License, issues with the Drivers License or any related complications, Reach out to me for directives on how to go about the solution under respective administrative ...
Hello AndreaI will be in Italy from June of 2022I have a US DL which will expire in a yearWould I be able to drive in Italy with this for the next year? And if so, how long?(Also - are licenses specific to manual vs automatic? No idea!)Thank ... Read More
New members of the Italy forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Italy forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello everyoneMy name is Hovig.My family and I are moving to the Veneto Region from June 2022My wife is Italian from Piedmont but I am a US citizen. We're coming from the Hudson Valley north of NYC.I will seek out the specific categories but I ... Read More