Relocation support for moving to Italy — visas, citizenship and settling into life once you’re here.
Relocation support for moving to Italy — visas, citizenship and settling into life once you’re here.
Based in Lecce, Puglia, we provide on-the-ground support in southern Italy, and coordinate local partners across the country — with the ability to be on-site where needed.
Ciao, I’m Stef, your Aussie contact in southern Italy.
After moving to Italy myself, I created To Italy & Back to help other English speakers navigate the legal, practical and everyday realities of building a life in Italy.
Thinking about Italy but
not sure where to start?
Most people start with a Clarity Call — the fastest way to understand your options and avoid costly early mistakes.A focused 30-minute session to:
• Confirm your likely legal pathway
• Understand your timeline for moving to Italy
• Identify the right next steps for your relocation
• Avoid common early mistakes
If you’re planning a move within the next 6–18 months, we’ll usually recommend a more in-depth Relocation Planning Session after this call.
Our approach
Alongside our resident Italian citizenship lawyer, Valentina, we guide you through both sides of the move - the legal process and the reality of settling into life here.
With Valentina managing the legal side and me supporting clients on the ground, we help people navigate both the paperwork and the practical realities of building a life here.
While we’re based in Salento and wider Puglia, we also support clients relocating across Italy through a trusted network of local partners, and can be available on-site where needed.
We support English speakers with:
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identifying your most likely visa or citizenship pathway
structuring your timeline correctly
coordinating legal input where needed
avoiding common relocation mistakes early
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guidance on where to live in Italy
explaining how the rental market actually works
connecting you with trusted local agents
coordinating viewings where needed
support reviewing and understanding rental contracts
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codice fiscale (tax code)
residency and comune registration
healthcare registration (tessera sanitaria)
setting up utilities
waste tax registration
support opening a bank account
SIM card setup
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support navigating day-to-day life once you arrive
introductions to trusted local services where needed
ongoing WhatsApp guidance so nothing feels fragmented
Relocating to Northern Italy?
We also support clients relocating beyond the south — across cities like Verona, Bologna, Milan and Florence.
Each region operates differently, particularly when it comes to housing, bureaucracy, pace and cost of living, and understanding those differences early can make the process significantly smoother.
Through our wider network, we support relocations across Italy with practical local guidance and trusted referrals where needed.
Planning a trip to Italy before you move?
We can coordinate this for you across Italy, working with our travel partner to ensure you spend your time well, with the right people, in the right places.
This can include introductions to trusted professionals such as property consultants and commercialisti, so you’re not arriving without context.
Thinking of Puglia specifically?
Preview Puglia is a custom-designed, multi-day experience in collaboration with Kayla from Storia Travel Club. A special service for those considering a move.
We structure your time in Puglia properly, from where to go and how to approach each area, through to accommodation, logistics, and on-the-ground guidance.
So you leave with clarity — not just a good trip.
What people are saying
“I have spent many hours researching dual citizenship in Italy for myself. In one call with Stefanie she was able to explain in detail options and paths that I was not aware of. My first 30min call clarified so much. So glad I did it! Can’t wait to work with her again.”
— RoseAnn Massa-Brown, USA“Stefanie and Valentina are a lovely team. Their expert guidance, genuine warmth, and down-to-earth demeanor supported me to share my concerns candidly. I feel that I am good hands while navigating immigration uncertainties. My initial call with Stefanie was really helpful-- I was able to gain comforting clarity regarding my case while feeling less alone in the process. Valentina's expert legal consultation was also very clarifying and supportive. I highly recommend working with them!”
— Lia Bentley, Greece/Australia“Stef has been of great assistance in helping me understand the process of the possibility of relocating to Italy through the Clarity Call service that she provides. She is friendly and takes the time to explain what options might be suitable for you so you can begin taking the first steps. I highly recommend chatting to Stef if you're thinking of making the move abroad!”
— Tina Verni, AustraliaPlanning to move to Italy
within the next 6–18 months?
This is often the stage where expensive mistakes happen.
Before signing leases, booking flights or committing to major decisions, we help clients understand:
timing
legal sequencing
rental realities
regional differences
budgeting
administrative order
The Relocation Planning Session is designed to help you approach the move strategically with a clearer understanding of what comes first, what matters most and what to avoid.
Why people work with us
Because moving to Italy is rarely just a paperwork exercise.
It’s often a major life decision involving timing, finances, relationships, work, housing and uncertainty, all while trying to navigate systems you may not fully understand yet.
Many of our clients come to us early, before making major commitments, because they want realistic guidance rather than fragmented advice or romanticised expectations.
We combine legal support, relocation strategy and local knowledge to help people approach the move more clearly, calmly and practically.
And because we’ve lived this ourselves, we understand both the logistics and the emotional weight that often sits behind a move like this.
If your heart keeps pulling
you towards Italy, we can help you get here
Letters from Salento: Your guide to living in Italy
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Relocation Support with Someone Who’s Already Done It!
