Moving to Italy
Moving to Italy from the UK
Since Brexit, UK citizens are non-EU nationals and need a national (type D) visa before moving to Italy, then a permesso di soggiorno within 8 working days of arriving. Approdo builds your exact checklist and pre-fills the forms.
- ✓Which visa fits your move (digital nomad, elective residency, study, work)
- ✓The 8-working-day permesso deadline, counted for you
- ✓Codice fiscale, residenza and tessera sanitaria, in order
Frequently asked questions
Can UK citizens still move to Italy after Brexit?+
Yes, but the process changed. UK citizens are now treated as non-EU nationals, so you can visit for up to 90 days in any 180 without a visa, but to live in Italy you need a national (type D) visa obtained at an Italian consulate before you travel.
Which visa do UK citizens need for Italy?+
It depends on your reason for moving: the digital nomad visa for remote workers, elective residency for those with passive income, a study visa for students, or a work visa. Approdo matches the route to your situation and lists the documents.
How long after arriving do I apply for the permesso di soggiorno?+
Within 8 working days of entering Italy. You start the application at a Poste Italiane Sportello Amico with the yellow kit. Approdo counts the deadline from your arrival date so you don't miss it.
Does my UK pension count for the elective residency visa?+
The elective residency visa is designed for people with stable passive income, such as pensions, who won't work in Italy. Income thresholds and proof requirements apply and are checked by the consulate.
Approdo provides information, not legal or tax advice. Where a step legally requires a professional, we say so and point you to one.