Ep.2 -Tourist Visa and travelling to Italy without a Visa

Episode 2 - Travelling to Italy without a Visa-
How to extend your stay over the 90 days limit rule.
The new EU ETIAS registration and the risk of overstaying
If you come from a country that allows you to travel to Italy for tourism without a visa, you can stay in Italy and in European Union Schengen Space for up to 90 days every 180 days period.
During this time, it is possible to attend short study course and even buying a
property (if the reciprocity is respected). Author highlights the importance of having a
taxpayer identification number, known as a "codice fiscale".
Before planning your next trip to Italy ask yourself "Do I need a visa for my next trip to Italy?"
This is a critical question because, if enter as a tourist and therefore without a visa, you cannot change your status and request for a long-term visa, while you are already in Italy.
If your goal is to stay in Italy without a time limitation, then you need to plan it in advance and apply for a visa at the Italian consulate in your home country before coming in Italy.
Michele discusses the new European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) and which starting from November 2023 probably will be essential for entering Europe as tourists.
He also highlights the misconception that buying a property in Italy can lead to a longer stay in the country, clarifying that buying a house does not automatically allow you to request and obtain your residency card.
There is not such a visa based on “buying or owning a property”.

The podcast concludes by highlighting the consequences of overstaying in Italy and the limitations of converting a tourist visa to a work visa or setting up a company.
The podcast aims to provide accurate and practical information for those planning to move to or invest in Italy.

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