Local Help in Florence

Expats Italy Concierge

Your Expats Italy Concierge is an expat who has lived in Florence for a long time and speaks fluent Italian. They know all the local customs and can help you with almost everything you need to get through the difficult initial period of “learning how things work”. They can also help with appointments, restaurants, planning things before your trip, sharing tips & tricks, and connecting you with all the right people & places in Florence that you need to make your visit or move easier and more enjoyable.

Visiting Florence for the First Time?

All of us deal with similar issues when we visit a new city in a new country for the first time. Where should we stay? What and where should we eat? How do we avoid the crowds and what attractions should we see? How do we get around?

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Moving to Florence for a Longer Stay?

It can get complicated if you are considering a longer stay or a permanent move, where you need to find a comfortable and affordable long-term rental, as well as finding out how and where to get local residency issues resolved.

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Help for a First Time Visitor

First time visitors to Florence are often overwhelmed by the number of things available to do. Finding the right places, contacts, restaurants, and activities in any Italian city can often be overwhelming. There are just too many websites, services, guides, and places to visit. As a result it can sometimes be very hard to determine where to start. Your Expats Italy Concierge can be your personal connection to all things Italian and help you make sure you see exactly what you want for a truly memorable Italian experience.

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Assistance By The Hour

Need help finding the right places? Want to hear local secrets, but a package is not what you want? Just hire our Expats Italy Concierge on an hourly basis as your travel advisor & assistant and they’ll work with you to design your trip.

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Assistance by the Hour

Initial call to discuss your wishes
Clear estimate of hours needed
Unlimited calls before
Unlimited calls there
Welcome meeting & cocktail

€50 ** per hour
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Itinerary Package

It’s hard to figure out exactly where to go and what to do in a new city. Your Expats Italy Concierge will design tailor-made itineraries fully adapted to your wishes, showing the beauty of your chosen area, and off the beaten track.

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Itinerary Package

Call to discuss your wishes
Unlimited calls for itinerary
Detailed Itinerary
Service excludes booking tickets

€125 ** per itinerary
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Travel Advice Package

Full assistance and advice on planning and booking your trip. Connecting you to the best guides, finding the nicest restaurants and discovering hidden gems. Your Expats Italy Concierge will worry about it all, so you can just enjoy!

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Travel Advice Package

4 Hours of Advice and Planning
Unlimited calls or texts for advice
Welcome Meeting & Cocktail

€295 **
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** Prices can differ by locality. All prices, services, and payment terms will be confirmed in your first call with your Concierge.

Help For Longer Stays and New Residents

If you are a non-European community citizen you will require a visa to stay in Italy more than 3 months out of every six months. There are also specific requirements when you arrive that require your immediate action (within 9 days) to be in compliance with your Visa.

New residents often run into a variety of issues as they try to deal with initial residency requirements. Things that seem simple – like finding doctors and the right local officials for visa and paperwork requirements – can often be quite frustrating and difficult if you don’t speak Italian.

An Expats Italy Concierge who speaks fluent Italian can save you hours and days of time and frustration. They’ll help you quickly find the right people and places plus help you communicate with local officials.

Visa Details for Long Term Stays

Requirements for Long-Term Stays

No visa is required for a maximum 3 month stay in Italy – but you must exit the European community for at least 3 months between each cumulative 3 month stay.
Many Expats rent for 3 months then leave for 3 months to avoid needing a visa.
Any longer term stay requires a visa from the Italian Embassy for your home residence outside Italy. You cannot apply for a visa while in Italy.
You must have a signed lease for a residence in Italy to apply for a visa.
When you arrive in Italy with a visa for a long-term stay you have only 8 days to apply to local officials for a residence permit.

Types of Visas

If you’re a non-EU national who wants to be in Italy for more than three months, you’re going to need a long-stay Visa. The most common types of Italian long-stay visas are:

Work Visa – available to foreign nationals who want to move to Italy to engage in salaried work. You already need to have a job in Italy before you can apply.
Study Visa – which students over 18 who are already enrolled in an Italian educational institution can apply for.
Self-Employed Visa – which is available to entrepreneurs who wish to open a business or self-employed individuals wanting to work in Italy.
Italian Retirement Visa – which is available to those persons who can financially support themselves without working in Italy.

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Finding a Rental Home
1-3 Months (No Visa Req)

Stays of up to 3 months don't require a Visa, but you want to make sure your home is exactly what you want. We can help you find the perfect rental in the right neighborhood with access to everything you need.

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Finding a Rental Home
1-3 Months (No Visa Req)

Initial call to discuss your wishes
Local search for matching properties
Unlimited calls during search
Accompanying you to view properties
Does Not Include Lease Legal Review

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Finding a Rental Home
Up to 4 Years (Visa Req)

A longer term stay that requires a Visa usually means more headaches, including having a signed lease before you can apply for your Visa. We'll help you with "our feet in Italy" to find exactly the right rental for your extended stay.

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Finding a Rental Home
Up to 4 Years (Visa Req)

Initial call to discuss your wishes
Local search for matching properties
Unlimited calls during search
Accompanying you to view properties
Does Not Include Lease Legal Review

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New Resident Package
Making Your Move Easier

For longer term stays your first month in Italy has critical needs. Registering with local authorities, finding doctors, and dealing with local issues can be dramatically easier with someone who speaks fluent Italian and knows the ropes.

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New Resident Package
Making Your Move Easier

Up to 8 hours of support in first 30 days
Unlimited calls or texts
Help applying for a Permesso di Soggiorno (Permission to Stay)
General language support

€595 **
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