Retiring Abroad
No-Nonsense Guide to Retiring in Italy: What the Book Covers and Who It Is For
See what Leo Sotropa’s No-Nonsense Guide to Retiring in Italy covers, from realistic budgets and the Elective Residency Visa to healthcare, taxes, and choosing an affordable Italian town.
Moving to Italy as an American Retiree: A Practical Sequence
A step-by-step sequence for American retirees moving to Italy, from budget and visa screening to scouting, healthcare, housing, taxes, and a reversible first year.
Living in Italy on a Fixed Income: How to Make the Plan Durable
Learn how to build a durable fixed-income retirement in Italy by controlling housing, currency risk, transport, healthcare, and the costs most plans overlook.
Italy’s 7 Percent Flat Tax for Retirees: What to Verify
A plain-English guide to Italy’s 7 percent tax regime for qualifying foreign pensioners, including location rules, income questions, U.S. filings, and common misunderstandings.
Italy’s Elective Residency Visa: The Retiree’s Complete Guide (2026)
Italy's Elective Residency Visa explained for retirees: the 2026 income bar, the savings workaround, the full document list, the registered-lease trap, the 8-day arrival clock, and costs.
Cost of Living in Italy for Retirement: The Budget Is Local
Understand the real cost of living in Italy for retirement, including rent, healthcare, transport, utilities, exchange-rate risk, and why location dominates the budget.