Moving Guide
– Italy
Your Move, Delivered Perfectly
Removals to Italy
Moving to or from Italy is made effortless with Britannia Alan Cook. Our commitment goes beyond mere relocation – we take pride in offering a suite of removal services tailored to your unique needs. Whether you’re in need of storage solutions or expert packing assistance, our goal is to ensure your move to or from Italy is as smooth and stress-free as possible.
At Britannia Alan Cook, we’re your trusted solution for relocation to Italy, irrespective of the size or destination. Whether you’re navigating local landscapes or exploring picturesque regions, our seamless service is supported by the extensive network of Britannia Movers International. Your journey to Italy begins with us.
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Country Facts: Italy
Time Zone:
Italy follows the ‘Central European Time Zone’ (UTC + 1). On the last Sunday of March the time zone will move forward one hour until near the last Sunday in October.
Currency:
Euro (EUR)
Calling Code: +39
Languages spoken
Italian is the official language and the most widely spoken language in Italy
Importing Personal Effects
To import personal effects from the UK to Italy tax free, a few documents would be required, please see list below. Dependent on individual circumstances, more papers may be required and we will advise if any more documents are needed. Moving dates cannot be 100% confirmed until given greenlight from Italian agents that all the correct documentation has been received and approved:
- Passport
- Detailed and valued inventory list
- Certificate of residence in Italy
- Employment contract in Italy
- Italian Fiscal code number
- UK P60 or a document proving that customer has lived in UK for at least 12 months in UK prior to move.
Importing Vehicles
Alongside the same documents required to move household effects, the below are among just some of the documents that would be required to import a vehicle into Italy:
Customs form Mod. F-A
Original V5/Vehicle title – It is highly recommended to have this translated into Italian and stamped by the Italian Consulate at the country of origin.
A vehicle will need to meet Italian requirements before it can be registered in Italy. It is vital to check that a vehicle that does not meet Italian requirements in its current form can be converted to meet those requirements before importing.
Copy of the purchase invoice.
The above is not an exhaustive list, and more information on the further requirements can be provided upon request.
Moving Pets
There a number of documents required to import a pet into Italy. To name just two, a rabies vaccination & certificate and an EU Health certificate will be required. It is recommended to check with a pet moving specialist for more information and a full list of requirements to bring a pet into Italy.
Prohibitions and Restrictions:
Wine, drinks, any alcohol and food are some of the main things that are not prohibited/severely restricted from being imported to Italy from the UK. More information on prohibited and restricted items can be provided on request.
Importing plants do you need a Phytosanitary certificate.
A Phytosanitary certificate would be required to import plants from the UK to Italy. However, due to the potential additional charges, complications and additional time involved for the customs clearance process, it is not recommended to import any plants to Italy with household & personal effects.
General information about the country and what it is known for
The oldest university in the world is in Italy. Founded in 1088, the University of Bologna currently has around 50,000 students enrolled. The university is at least 8 years older, maybe more, than Oxford university, which is the second oldest university in the world.
The history of human life in the area of Italy can be traced at least 850,000 years. However, it was the year 1861 when the ‘Kingdom of Italy’ was founded. Since Roman times, what is now Italy was made up by a collection of sovereign states, kingdoms and duchies. A political and social movement led to these different states and kingdoms being unified to become ‘Italy’. The unification of Italy is also known as the ‘Risorgimento’.
Mainland Europe’s only active volcanoes are in Italy. Mount Vesuvius, Mount Etna and Stromboli are the three of Italy’s volcanoes that have erupted within the past 100 years. Mount Vesuvius is perhaps most well-known for its eruption in AD 79 which devastated two Roman cities (Pompeii and Herculaneum). Mount Etna is the tallest volcano in Europe, its recorded height in 2021 was 3,357 metres, although this will vary slightly depending on it summit eruptions.
Whether you need a permit to work or live there
In the vast majority of instances, a UK resident will need a visa and an Italian residence permit to work and/or live in Italy.
International money transfers
If transferring currency from or to Italy, IFX can use their expertise to save you money with competitive rates that are better than the high street bank. Please contact them to see how much you can save.
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