More Like a Mountain My primary motive in writing this blog was to offer a cautionary narrative for others planning to apply for Italy’s Elective Residency visa, alerting them to the pitfalls that are likely to impede a successful outcome. Now, after the many months spent describing all the perambulations that followed the failure toContinue reading “Not Merely a Bump”
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Here We Go Again
Caution: Bumpy Road Ahead On September 15, we received word from the Italian Consulate in Philadelphia that they were once again able to accept applications for the Elective Residency Visa, the essential first step on the road to residency in Italy. Now though, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, all required data would have to beContinue reading “Here We Go Again”
Settling In
As we continued to unpack and put away dishes, books and clothing, we were also mindful that in less than a month, we were scheduled to go to Florence. We had rented, and paid for, an apartment there a year ago when we had yet to envision the fast track our plans would take. AtContinue reading “Settling In”
Going to Miami
As the date of our appointment at the Italian consulate in Miami approached, I finished organizing all of the documents gathered in the last few months. Everything was categorized and put into a tabbed notebook. I purchased two stamped, Express mail envelopes, filled out the application forms, attached the photos, and hired a dog sitterContinue reading “Going to Miami”
Lurching towards Italy 