How to Move to Italy in 2026: Visas, Housing, and the First Steps

Moving to Italy in 2026 can look simple from the outside, but the real planning starts when you begin lining up the legal path, your timeline, and the practical realities that shape day to day life once you arrive. Choices around how long you will stay, where you want to base yourself, and how you want to structure housing can influence everything from what you can arrange in advance to how smoothly you can settle in once you are on the ground. Questions about renting versus buying, what property ownership does and does not change, and how different visa categories fit different profiles tend to come up early, especially for people trying to balance flexibility with a clear long term plan. In this episode of the Move to Italy Podcast hosted by Italian attorney Marco Permunian and dual citizen expat podcaster Rafael Di Furia, we’ll learn more about the first practical steps to take when you are planning a move to Italy. For help with Italian citizenship, immigration and more information about Italian Citizenship Assistance visit: https://ItalianCitizenshipAssistance.com For help with buying a home in Italy, and more information about Italian Real Estate Lawyers visit: https://ItalianRealEstateLawyers.com To contact Italian Attorney Marco Permunian and his team at Italian Citizenship Assistance & Italian Real Estate Lawyers: https://italiancitizenshipassistance.... https://italianrealestatelawyers.com/... To see more from ‪@RafaelDiFuria‬ living abroad and life as a dual-citizen expat check out his YouTube channel and website:    / rafaeldifuria   Http://RafaelDiFuria.com Topics & Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro & Opening Thoughts 1:04 – What is the best way to set up for success those who wish to move to Italy? 4:18 – Short-term vs. long-term residency in Italy 10:01 – Purchasing property in Italy and residency in the country 12:19 – Visa options available 14:21 – Closing Thoughts & Outro